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to waste
/ˈweɪst/
verb
to use something without care or more than needed
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to generate
/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/
verb
to cause something to exist, arise or come about
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average
/ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ/
adjective
calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set
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to produce
/ˈpɹoʊdus/, /pɹəˈdus/
verb
to make something using raw materials or different components
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plastic
/ˈpɫæstɪk/
noun
a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated
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bottle
/ˈbɑtəɫ/
noun
a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids
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to decompose
/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/
verb
to break down into simpler parts or substances
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to throw away
/θɹˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/
verb
to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore
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to end up
/ˈɛnd ˈʌp/
verb
to come to a situation or place after a period of time or after a process has ended
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to supply
/səˈpɫaɪ/
verb
to provide something needed or wanted
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to feed
/ˈfid/
verb
to give food to a person or an animal
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to vote
/ˈvoʊt/
verb
to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.
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council
/ˈkaʊnsəɫ/
noun
a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.
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contaminated
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
adjective
polluted or made impure by contact with harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses
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toxic
/ˈtɑksɪk/
adjective
containing or related to poison
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chemical
/ˈkɛməkəɫ/, /ˈkɛmɪkəɫ/
adjective
concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry
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lack
/ˈɫæk/
noun
the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage
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maintenance
/ˈmeɪntənəns/, /ˈmeɪntnəns/
noun
the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition
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to displace
/dɪsˈpɫeɪs/
verb
to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event
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rental
/ˈɹɛntəɫ/
noun
the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person
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due to
/dˈuː tuː/
preposition
as a result of a specific cause or reason
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as a result
/æz ɐ ɹɪzˈʌlt/
adverb
used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation
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because of
/bɪkˈʌz ʌv/
preposition
used to introduce the reason of something happening
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through
/ˈθɹu/
preposition
from one side of something or someone to the other; into one side something and out of the other side
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global
/ˈɡɫoʊbəɫ/
adjective
related to the entire world
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unemployment
/ˌənɪmˈpɫɔɪmənt/
noun
the state of being without a job
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famine
/ˈfæmən/
noun
a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death
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global warming
/ɡlˈoʊbəl wˈɔːɹmɪŋ/
noun
the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect
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government
/ˈɡəvɝmənt/, /ˈɡəvɝnmənt/
noun
the group of politicians in control of a country or state
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corruption
/kɝˈəpʃən/
noun
illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power
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infectious disease
/ɪnfˈɛkʃəs dɪzˈiːz/
noun
an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community
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violence
/ˈvaɪəɫəns/
noun
behavior directed intentionally toward a person or creature to hurt, injure, or kill them
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political
/pəˈɫɪtəkəɫ/, /pəˈɫɪtɪkəɫ/
adjective
related to a country's government, politics, or public affairs
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unrest
/ənˈɹɛst/
noun
a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely
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poverty
/ˈpɑvɝti/
noun
the condition of being very poor
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recession
/ˌɹiˈsɛʃən/, /ɹɪˈsɛʃən/
noun
a period of economic decline marked by a rise in unemployment and the fall in the GDP
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to float
/ˈfɫoʊt/
verb
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
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factory
/ˈfæktɝi/
noun
a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines
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to pump
/ˈpəmp/
verb
to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a pump
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to ignore
/ˌɪɡˈnɔɹ/
verb
to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something
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law
/ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ/
noun
a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey
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management
/ˈmænədʒmənt/, /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
noun
the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization
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publicity
/pəˈbɫɪsəti/, /pəˈbɫɪsɪti/
noun
actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public
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executive
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
noun
someone in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization
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to stop
/ˈstɑp/
verb
to not move anymore
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flight
/ˈfɫaɪt/
noun
the act of traveling in an airplane
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