New Zealand declares climate emergency

crucial

US /ˈkruʃəl/

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UK /'kru:ʃl/

adjective
Extremely important or necessary
Extremely important or necessary; decisive or critical.
Difficult and very important
Of great importance to the success of something.
Extremely important or necessary; decisive.
Involving an extremely important decision or result.

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vital

US /'vaɪtl/

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UK /'vaɪtl/

adjective
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
Extremely important or necessary
Needed to support life; essential
Relating to or characteristic of life
Necessary or essential for life
Relating to or recording important events in a person's life
Relating to events in a person's life
Full of life; energetic

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applause

US /əˈplɔz/

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UK /ə'plɔ:z/

noun
The sound made by clapping a performance or speech

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expect

US /ɪkˈspɛkt/

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UK /ɪk'spekt/

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

other
To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
To believe that something will happen or is likely to happen.
To require something from someone as a duty or obligation.

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position

US /pəˈzɪʃən/

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UK /pəˈzɪʃn/

noun
A condition with regard to circumstances.
The way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Person's opinion or attitude about something
A job; a post.
Specific location where someone or something is
A particular stance or attitude towards something.
Where you play or your role on a sports team
Person's job or status level
Set of conditions affecting what you can (not) do
A player's place in a team.

other
To put or arrange (someone or something) in a particular place or way.
To put (someone or something) in a particular place or arrangement.
To put (someone or something) in a particular position in relation to other people or things.

verb
To put in a particular location or direction

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climate

US /ˈklaɪmɪt/

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UK /ˈklaɪmət/

noun
Typical weather conditions in a particular place

other
The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.

other
A region with particular weather conditions.

other
The typical weather conditions in an area over a long period.

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parliament

US /ˈpɑrləmənt/

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UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/

noun
A national representative body having supreme legislative powers.
Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
Period when the Uk government is in session

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measure

US /ˈmɛʒɚ/

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UK /ˈmeʒə(r)/

noun
Plan to achieve a desired result
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
A certain amount or degree of something.
A division of time in music, usually consisting of a fixed number of beats.
Tool used to calculate the size of something
A standard unit or system used for measuring.

other
To assess or estimate the extent, quantity, or effect of something.
To determine the size, amount, or degree of an object or substance by comparison with a standard unit.

verb
To determine the value or importance of something
To calculate size, weight or temperature of

other
To take actions to achieve a particular purpose.

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research

US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

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UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

noun
Study done to discover new ideas and facts
A particular area or topic of study.
A department or group within an organization dedicated to conducting research.
A detailed report of the results of a study.

verb
To study in order to discover new ideas and facts

other
A particular area or topic of academic study or investigation.
The work devoted to a particular study.
Systematic investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.
The systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of data about issues relating to marketing products and services.

other
Systematic investigation to establish facts or collect information on a subject.

other
To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
To study (a subject) in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding.

other
To carry out academic or scientific research.

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neutral

US /ˈnu:trəl/

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UK /ˈnju:trəl/

adjective
Something with pH value of 7
Having no positive or negative electrical charge
Not supporting either side in a war, etc.
Not taking either side in a debate; not involved

noun
Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
Person/country not supporting a side in a war, etc.

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threshold

US /ˈθrɛʃˌold, -ˌhold/

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UK /'θreʃhəʊld/

noun
The point of entry or beginning.
The minimum value of a signal that produces a detectable output.
A strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.
Degree or level at which something begins
The magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.
The level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse.

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burden

US /ˈbɚdn/

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UK /'bɜ:dn/

noun
Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
A duty or responsibility that is hard to bear.
A load, especially a heavy one.
The main theme or point of something.
A load, especially a heavy one.

verb
To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon

other
To load heavily; to encumber.
To load heavily; to trouble or weigh down.

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prime

US /praɪm/

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UK /praɪm/

adjective
Of first importance; main.
Of the best quality; excellent.
Concerning the highest in quality or value
Concerning the highest level of achievement
Most important, chief importance in value
Most suitable or likely to succeed.
(of a number) divisible only by itself and one.

other
Apply a primary coat of paint or other substance to (something).
To prepare for detonation or action.
Prepare (something) for use or action.

noun
The period of greatest strength, vigor, or success in someone's life.
The most favorable interest rate charged by a bank to its best customers.
A substance used as a first coat.
A prime number.
The state or time of greatest vigor or success in a person's life.

verb
To get a person ready for; prepare someone
To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat

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avoid

US /əˈvɔɪd/

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UK /ə'vɔɪd/

verb
To prevent from happening
To stay away from

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reach

US /ritʃ/

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UK /ri:tʃ/

verb
To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
To be long enough to get to a certain place
To extend a hand or arm to touch or take something

noun
Power or control someone has over something

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private

US /ˈpraɪvɪt/

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UK /'praɪvət/

adjective
Owned or controlled by individual people or companies, rather than by the government.
Not intended to be known or told to others.
Intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group.
Being away from others and quiet
Providing seclusion or an opportunity for intimacy.
(Information) personal; not to be seen by everyone
Not controlled by the government; not state-owned

other
One's personal life and relationships.

noun
(Soldier of) lowest rank of a soldier in the army

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require

US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

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UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

other
To order or demand something
To demand something
To need something; to make something necessary.
To need something
To order or demand something.

verb
To demand that someone does something
To need to do something, to make it necessary

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declare

US /dɪˈklɛr/

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UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

other
To announce officially or formally.
To make a formal statement of taxable goods.
To state something clearly and publicly.

verb
To make a statement in a strong and confident way
To show the cost of things purchased overseas
To say something in an official or sure way

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generation

US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

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UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

noun
A group of people born and living during the same time.
Act or process of producing or causing something
People born and living at about the same time
A group of related people born around the same time in a family.
All the people born and living at about the same time.
All the people born and living at about the same time.
The production of something, such as electricity or heat.
A stage in the development of technology or a product.
A stage in the development of technology or a product.

other
The production of something.

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emergency

US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

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UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

noun
Sudden event needing an immediate action
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given special powers in order to deal with a crisis.
A route out of a building or area in case of an emergency.
A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
A meeting called to deal with an emergency.
A phone number to call in case of an emergency.
A state in which normal procedures are suspended and extra measures are taken in order to deal with a dangerous situation.
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

adjective
Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
Designed for use in an emergency.

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exhausting

US /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/

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UK /ɪgˈzɔ:stɪŋ/

verb
To deplete someone's energy or resources as a result of something.
To emit gas from the back of a car
To make a person feel very tired or without energy
To entirely use up a resource, possibilities etc.

other
Drawing out or removing completely.
Causing one to feel extremely tired.
Using up completely; depleting.

adjective
Very very tiring

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carbon

US /ˈkɑrbən/

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UK /'kɑ:bən/

noun
Chemical element with an atomic number of 6

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resource

US /ˈriˌsɔrs, -ˌsors, -ˌzɔrs, -ˌzors, rɪˈsɔrs, -ˈsors,/

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UK /riˈsɔ:s/

noun
Something that can be used profitably; asset
A useful or valuable possession or quality of a person or organization.
Any physical or virtual component of limited availability in a computer system.
A supply of something that a country, an organization, or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth.
A source of help or information.
A person or thing that can be turned to for help or information.
An essential supply of something
A supply of something that can be used when needed.

other
To provide (a person or organization) with materials, money, staff, or other assets necessary for effective operation.

verb
To obtain (e.g. oil, gas) from its source

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sector

US /ˈsɛktɚ, -ˌtɔr/

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UK /ˈsektə(r)/

noun
Part that a place is divided into
Area; type of industry or business

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temperature

US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

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UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

noun
A measure of body heat, often indicating illness if elevated
The general degree of warmth or coldness of a place
A parameter in machine learning models that controls the randomness of the output
The degree of heat required for cooking something
When you your body heat is above normal
How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
The degree of hotness or coldness of the air or environment

other
A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard value

other
A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard value

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order

US /ˈɔrdɚ/

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UK /'ɔ:də(r)/

noun
An authoritative command or instruction.
Religious or social group, as of nuns
Instructions to others to do what you want
State in which things are neat and organized
What you ask to buy, e.g. food in restaurant
A society or organization, especially a religious one.
A request to make, supply, or deliver something.
An arrangement of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
Social or political control of an area
The condition of being neatly or methodically arranged.

other
Give an authoritative instruction or command to do something.
Request (something) to be made, supplied, or served.

verb
To put things in a sequence, e.g. a, b, c
To give instructions to others to do what you want
To ask for something you want to buy, e.g. a meal

other
The state of peace and security maintained by the enforcement of laws.

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promise

US /ˈprɑmɪs/

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UK /'prɒmɪs/

verb
To say you will certainly do something
Assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare something.
To assure someone that one will definitely do something.

other
To assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare.
To indicate that something specified will develop.
To pledge or vow to do something.

noun
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
Potential for future success or excellence.
A declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

other
To show signs of (something good).

other
Grounds for feeling hopeful or confident about the future.

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motion

US /ˈmoʃən/

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UK /'məʊʃn/

noun
Suggestion at a meeting
A movement; the process of moving

verb
To communicate by moving your head or hand

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government

US /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

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UK /ˈgʌvənmənt/

noun
Group of people and system that rule a nation
A building where a government operates.
A department or bureau of the government.
The body or group of people that controls and directs a country or state.
The administration in power.
The body or group of people that controls and directs a country or area.
The system by which a state or community is governed.

other
The act or process of governing; governance.
The act or manner of governing; control; direction.
Divine direction; providence.
The study of how countries are governed.
The system by which a state or community is governed.
The study of the systems of governing.

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argue

US /ˈɑ:rgju:/

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UK /ˈɑ:gju:/

verb
To fight or disagree over something
To state your reasons for or against an idea

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program

US /ˈproˌɡræm, -ɡrəm/

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UK /'prəʊɡræm/

noun
A broadcast on television or radio.
A planned series of events or activities.
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
Small book of events in a play, concert or movie
A plan or schedule of events
A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal.
A structured set of activities designed to help someone recover from an illness or addiction.
Series of classes at a college or university
A computer application
TV show

other
To write a set of instructions for a computer to follow.
To arrange according to a plan or schedule.

verb
To make someone act or think in a certain way
To write computer code for a piece of software

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stand

US /stænd/

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UK /stænd/

verb
To be a candidate in an election
To be able to accept someone, something; bear
To last for a long time
To be upright; not be sitting or lying down
To place something in a particular position; place
To be (as stated)
To still be valid
To have an opinion about something

noun
Effort to fight against something
Piece of furniture; device to hold or support
Place in a stadium where spectators watch
Table where things are sold at a fair or market

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rise

US /raɪz/

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UK /raɪz/

other
To move upwards; ascend.
To achieve a higher rank or position.
To get out of bed.
To increase in number, amount, or value.
To originate or have its source.
To rebel or revolt.

verb
To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
(Of bread) to get larger due to air being created
To achieve greater success and power or rank
To increase in quantity, degree, strength, value
To move from a lower position to a higher one
(Sun, etc.) to appear over the horizon, in the sky

noun
Act or process of achieving a higher rank, status
Ground higher than the areas next to or around it
Movement from lower to greater heights
An increase in number, amount, or value.

other
An increase in salary or wages.

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protect

US /prəˈtɛkt/

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UK /prə'tekt/

verb
To defend someone or something from harm or danger

other
To defend someone or something from attack.
To maintain (domestic industries) by taxing imports.
To guard against financial loss or risk.
To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
To defend or guard (one's interests or rights).
To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
To preserve or maintain something in its original state.

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offset

US /ˈɔ:fset/

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UK /ˈɒfset/

noun
Compensation or counterbalance
The distance from a central point or line.
A payment intended to compensate for carbon emissions.
A printing technique in which the image is transferred to a rubber surface and then to paper.

verb
To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
To counteract or compensate for something.

adjective
(Of printing) using inked plates

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include

US /ɪnˈklud/

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UK /ɪnˈklu:d/

verb
To make someone, something part of a group
To contain something as part of a whole.
To contain as part of a whole; to add as part of a group or set.

other
To consider as part of a group or category.
To contain something as part of a whole.

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future

US /ˈfjutʃɚ/

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UK /ˈfju:tʃə(r)/

noun
Time that is to come after the present
A prospect of success or advancement.
Events that will happen in the time after the present.
A contract to buy or sell something at a determined price at a specified time in the future.
The generations of people that will live after the present one.
A contract to buy or sell something at a determined price at a specified time in the future.
A prospect of success or happiness.
A verb tense expressing an action that has not yet happened.
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; what will happen.

adjective
Existing or occurring at a later time.
Relating to a time that is to come.
That will exist or happen in the time after the present.

other
To plan or design for the future.
To envision or project into the future.

other
The time that will come after the present.

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carry

US /ˈkæri/

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UK /ˈkæri/

other
To be pregnant with.
To extend or reach a distance.
To have (something) with one's person.
To keep (something) in stock for sale.
To support the weight of.
To transmit or conduct (something, such as electricity or sound).
To support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.
To win or be successful in (an election, vote, etc.).

verb
To have a child, be pregnant
To have a disease you might give to others
To have (something) with you at all times.
(Of stores) to sell a particular product
To hold something and move it to another place
To travel a long distance (sound)
To be able to support the weight of.
To support the weight or burden of something
To transmit (sound or a signal) over a distance.
To support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.

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leadership

US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

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UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

noun
Quality of being able to guide or influence others

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acknowledgement

US /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

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UK /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

noun
A statement confirming that something has been received.
The act of recognizing or accepting something.
Act showing you accept something exists or is true

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displacement

US /dɪsˈplesmənt/

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UK /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

noun
Number of liters a petrol engine has
Act of replacing someone or something

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Level

Exam Level

Level

crucial

vital

applause

expect

position

climate

parliament

measure

research

neutral

threshold

burden

prime

avoid

reach

private

require

declare

generation

emergency

exhausting

carbon

resource

sector

temperature

order

promise

motion

government

argue

program

stand

rise

protect

offset

include

future

carry

leadership

acknowledgement

displacement