Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• range hood: A canopy or hood installed above a stove or cooktop to remove cooking fumes, smoke, and odors from the air.
• air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• consider: To think carefully about something
• respiratory: (Medical) concerning breathing
• atmosphere: Air around us
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
• prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
• detrimental: Harmful
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• potent: (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• leave: To go away from; depart
• scary: Causing fear; frightening
• asthma: Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
• fossil: Plant or animal that became rock after many years
• collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
• dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• emit: To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• methane: Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• insignificant: Being very small or unimportant
• usage: Amount something is used
• akin: Similar to; like; almost the same as
• hazardous: Involving danger, risk, and potential damages
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
• exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
• usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
• nitrogen: A colorless chemical element without a smell
• leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
• pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
• minimize: To make something seem small or less important
• cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
• appliance: Device designed to perform common household tasks
• renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
• environmental: Of the natural world of plants and animals
• hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
• combustion: An act or instance of burning
• electric: Creating a feeling of excitement
• oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
• educate: To teach someone in a school or college
• induction: Entry into a position, organization or office
• vascular: Of tubes through which fluids flow in body/plant