Unit 6. Wordlist

the system or type of money used in a particular country

• The euro is the common currency in many European countries.
• How stable is the local currency during inflation?

a series of events that repeat in the same order

• Water moves through the natural water cycle.
• Economic cycles affect employment and growth.

the act of protecting something from attack, criticism, or danger

• The country invested more in national defense.
• The lawyer spoke in defense of her client.

the cutting down or clearing of forests, often causing environmental damage

• If deforestation continues, habitats for endangered species will shrink.
• Satellite imagery confirms rapid deforestation in the region.

to give someone else responsibility or authority to do a task

• Minor tasks should be delegated to your assistants.
• Some managers find it difficult to delegate.

the need or desire for goods, services, or resources that people are willing to buy or use

• If demand increases, the price of products typically rises.
• What factors affect the demand for housing?

to ask for something forcefully, or to require something as necessary

• The teacher demanded clear answers from students.
• This task demands a lot of energy.

to show or prove something clearly through evidence or action

• The data clearly demonstrate a positive trend.
• How can we demonstrate the effectiveness of this method?

the act of showing or proving something clearly

• The training included a practical demonstration of lab techniques.
• Sandra and Nigel provided a demonstration of salsa dance steps.

to make someone feel sad or to reduce strength or value

• Wet weather always depresses me.
• The recession has depressed the housing market.

feeling very sad or having reduced activity or value

• She felt depressed after the exam results.
• The economy remained depressed for months.

a state of deep sadness or a long period of low economic activity

• If patients exercise regularly, it can help treat depression.
• What are the main causes of economic depression?

to discover facts through research, or to be the main factor that causes something

• Our primary goal was to determine the cause of the population decline.
• Blood tests were used to determine the infection source.

to recognize or identify differences between things using analysis or measurement

• The model accurately discriminates healthy cells from damaged ones.
• We must discriminate relevant from irrelevant data.

to show something clearly so it can be seen or noticed

• The museum displays ancient artifacts.
• Does the chart display all the necessary details?

a disagreement or argument between parties, often requiring resolution or legal intervention

• The contract dispute was settled through mediation.
• They became embroiled in a dispute with their competitors.

to interrupt or prevent something from continuing in its normal way

• New technologies often disrupt traditional industries and business models.
• How did the pandemic disrupt global supply chains?

clearly different or separate from others

• The species has several distinct features.
• Are these two languages distinct or related?

a clear difference or special quality that separates things or people

• There is a clear distinction between theory and practice.
• The law makes no distinction between citizens.

having a quality that clearly makes something different and easy to recognize

• This plant has a distinctive leaf shape.
• What makes this design so distinctive?

to recognize or show the difference between things or people

• Children can easily distinguish colors and shapes.
• Can you distinguish fact from opinion here?

to give or spread something among several people or areas

• Heat is evenly distributed through the material.
• How do we distribute resources fairly?

showing variety or having many different types

• The country has a diverse climate and geography.
• How diverse is the group of participants?

to record or provide written evidence of something

• Field observations documented the effects of climate change on local wildlife.
• All participants must document their results accurately.

relating to home life or a country’s internal affairs

• Domestic production increased after the new policy.
• Firms expand abroad when the domestic market is saturated.