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Topic: Environment

embay

IPA: /ɛmˈbeɪ/

KK: /ɛmˈbeɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To place or confine something in a bay, often for protection or shelter.

Example: The fishermen decided to embay their boats to protect them from the storm.

embayment

IPA: /ɪmˈbeɪmənt/

KK: /ɪmˈbeɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A part of the coast where the land curves inward, forming a small bay or a similar shape.

Example: The embayment provided a safe harbor for the boats during the storm.

ember

IPA: /ˈɛmbər/

KK: /ˈɛmbər/

noun

Definition: A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood from a fire, often seen when the fire is dying down.

Example: The campers sat around the glowing embers, enjoying the warmth of the fire.

emission

IPA: /ɪˈmɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A substance that is released into the air, often from engines or industrial processes.

Example: The factory's emission of smoke was a concern for the local community.

enclosure

IPA: /ɪnˈkloʊʒər/

KK: /ɪnˈkloʊʒər/

noun

Definition: A space or area that is surrounded or closed off, often to keep things inside or separate from the outside.

Example: The garden was surrounded by a wooden enclosure to keep the animals out.

encroacher

IPA: /ɪnˈkroʊtʃər/

KK: /ɪnˈkroʊtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that gradually takes over or intrudes on someone else's space, rights, or property.

Example: The encroacher built a fence that extended into my yard.

encroaching

IPA: /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that gradually intrudes or advances beyond usual limits.

Example: The encroaching weeds began to take over the garden.

verb

Definition: To gradually and often stealthily take over or intrude upon someone else's space, rights, or territory.

Example: The weeds are encroaching on the garden, making it hard for the flowers to grow.

endamage

IPA: /ɪnˈdæmɪdʒ/

KK: /ɪnˈdæmɪdʒ/

verb

Definition: To cause harm or injury to something, resulting in a loss or reduction in quality.

Example: The storm will endamage the crops if it continues to rage.

endanger

IPA: /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

KK: /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone or something at risk of harm or danger.

Example: Pollution can endanger the health of marine life.

endangered

IPA: /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/

KK: /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a species or group that is at risk of becoming extinct or facing serious threats to its survival.

Example: The panda is an endangered species that needs protection to survive.

verb

Definition: To put someone or something at risk of harm or danger.

Example: Many species are endangered due to habitat loss and pollution.

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