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Topic: Environment

gravel

IPA: /ˈɡrævəl/

KK: /ˈgrævəl/

noun

Definition: A loose collection of small stones or pebbles, often used for paths, driveways, or construction.

Example: The driveway was covered with gravel to improve drainage.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover a surface with small stones or pebbles, often used in construction or landscaping.

Example: They decided to gravel the driveway to improve its appearance and drainage.

gravelled

IPA: /ˈɡræv.əld/

KK: /ˈgrævəld/

adjective

Definition: Covered or made with small stones, often used for paths or driveways.

Example: The driveway was gravelled, making it easy to park the car.

verb

Definition: To cover a surface with small stones or pebbles, often used for paths or driveways.

Example: The workers gravelled the driveway to make it easier to drive on.

green

IPA: /ɡriːn/

KK: /grin/

adjective

Definition: Having the color of grass or leaves; also refers to being environmentally friendly or new.

Example: The green leaves on the trees signal the arrival of spring.

noun

Definition: A grassy area in a town or city that is used for public activities, or the color associated with nature and plants.

Example: The children played on the green in the middle of the park.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something green or to change its color to green.

Example: She decided to green the garden by planting more trees and grass.

greenbelt

IPA: /ˈɡriːnˌbɛlt/

KK: /ˈɡrinˌbɛlt/

noun

Definition: An area of parks, farmland, or natural land that surrounds a city or town, often used for recreation and to protect the environment.

Example: The city plans to expand the greenbelt to provide more recreational space for residents.

greener

IPA: /ˈɡriːnər/

KK: /ˈɡrinər/

adjective

Definition: Having more green color or being more environmentally friendly than something else.

Example: The new park is greener than the old one, with more trees and plants.

greenest

IPA: /ˈɡriːnɪst/

KK: /grinɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most green in color or the most environmentally friendly.

Example: This park is the greenest place in the city, filled with trees and plants.

greenfield

IPA: /ˈɡriːnˌfɪld/

KK: /ˈɡrinˌfɪld/

noun

Definition: A piece of land that has not been built on or developed, often used for agriculture or as a site for new construction.

Example: The city plans to build a new park on the greenfield site.

greenhouse

IPA: //ˈɡriːnhaʊs//

KK: /ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to trapped heat from the sun, often associated with climate change.

Example: The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are contributing to global warming.

noun

Definition: A building made mostly of glass where plants are grown and cared for in a controlled environment.

Example: The gardener decided to build a greenhouse to grow vegetables all year round.

greening

IPA: /ˈɡriːnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡrinɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming green again, often referring to the restoration of life or freshness in plants or environments.

Example: The greening of the park after the rain was a beautiful sight.

greenly

IPA: /ˈɡriːnli/

KK: /ˈɡrinli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is fresh, new, or related to the color green.

Example: The garden was greenly alive with new plants in spring.

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