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Academic words

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to mention something as an example, explanation, or proof of something

cite

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to become or cause something to become smaller or weaker

diminish

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to get rid of something that you no longer need or want

dispose

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the process by which the surface of land or rock is gradually destroyed by the action of water, wind, rain, etc.

erosion

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used to describe two or more lines that are the same distance apart at every point

parallel

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mainly, or mostly

predominantly

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to keep something within strict limits

restrict

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using methods that do not harm the environment, and can therefore continue for a long time

sustainable

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Current levels of energy consumption are no longer ______________ it's time to embrace renewables.

sustainable

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Use of private vehicles must be ______________ in order to limit individual carbon footprints.

restricted

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A commonly _____________ argument in favor of biomass is that it is a carbon-neutral process.

cited

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Despite advances in renewable technology, the world still relies ________________ on fossil fuels.

predominantly

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Horizontal wells run ________________________ to the shale rock formations for hundreds of meters

parallel

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A viable alternative to our ______________ supply of fossil fuels has yet to be identified.

diminishing

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Arguably, the biggest challenge of nuclear power is how to safely __________________ of the waste.

dispose

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Extreme weather over the past few weeks has caused large-scale ___________________ along the coast.

erosion

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