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S4 T2 W3 L3 - Academic words

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  • used to describe two or more lines that are the same distance apart at every point
    parallel
  • Horizontal wells run ________________________ to the shale rock formations for hundreds of meters
    parallel
  • to get rid of something that you no longer need or want
    dispose
  • to keep something within strict limits
    restrict
  • Despite advances in renewable technology, the world still relies ________________ on fossil fuels.
    predominantly or predominately
  • Use of private vehicles must be ______________ in order to limit individual carbon footprints.
    restricted
  • a one word synonym for achieving something
    to accomplish
  • A verb explaining how to deal with a problem
    address a problem
  • a synonym for returning something to a previous position
    reinstate
  • A chemical process that turns food into energy
    the metabolism
  • Arguably, the biggest challenge of nuclear power is how to safely __________________ of the waste.
    dispose
  • to mention something as an example, explanation, or proof of something
    cite
  • Current levels of energy consumption are no longer ______________ it's time to embrace renewables.
    sustainable
  • what is a substance in food that gives the body energy and heat?
    Carbohydrates
  • What adverb means to do something without a person controlling it?
    to do something automatically.
  • A commonly _____________ argument in favor of biomass is that it is a carbon-neutral process.
    cited
  • using methods that do not harm the environment, and can therefore continue for a long time
    sustainable
  • Extreme weather over the past few weeks has caused large-scale ___________________ along the coast.
    erosion
  • The special effects made the film absolutely...!
    unforgettable
  • mainly, or mostly
    predominantly or predominately
  • What adverb describes doing something in a suitable or correct way?
    appropriately
  • to become or cause something to become smaller or weaker
    diminish
  • the process by which the surface of land or rock is gradually destroyed by the action of water, wind, rain, etc.
    erosion
  • A viable alternative to our ______________ supply of fossil fuels has yet to be identified.
    diminishing
  • What is the name for a long thin piece of metal used to connect things or carry electricity?
    A wire
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