Shared Flashcard Set

Details

6A_ Coral reef
Reading Explorer 2
12
English
Intermediate
09/19/2021

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
trillion /ˈtrɪl.jən/
Definition
the number 1,000,000,000,000
Term
limestone /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/ (n)
Definition
a white or light grey rock that is used as a building material and in the making of cement
Term
deposit /dɪˈpɑː.zɪt/ (n)
Definition
a substance or layer that is left, usually after a liquid is removed
Term
cement /səˈment/
Definition
a grey powder that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete:
Term
thrive /θraɪv/ (v)
Definition
to grow, develop, or be successful
Term
equator /ɪˈkweɪ.t̬ɚ/ (n)
Definition
an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole
Term
brilliant /ˈbrɪl.jənt/ (A)
Definition
full of light, shining, or bright in colour
Term
significant /sɪɡˈnɪf·ɪ·kənt/ (a)
Definition
important, large, or great, esp. in leading to a different result or to an important change
Term
set off
Definition
to cause a device to explode or a signal to start
Term
cyanide /ˈsaɪə.naɪd/
Definition
an extremely powerful poison that can kill people
Term
conservation
Definition
the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
Term
creature /ˈkriː.tʃɚ/
Definition
any large or small living thing that can move independently
Supporting users have an ad free experience!