Agricultural Practices Glossary

noun the study of wind and its effects on the environment

• Anemology is the scientific study of winds and their effects.
• I find anemology to be a fascinating field of study.
• Some people think anemology is just a bunch of hot air.
• In the world of business, understanding anemology can help navigate the winds of change.

noun a reduction in the amount or extent of something

verb to reduce the amount or extent of something

• The company had to cut back on expenses in order to stay afloat during the economic downturn.
• I need to cut back on shopping so I can save money for my vacation.
• I really need to cut back on the junk food, it's not good for my health.
• Sometimes you have to cut back on your social life in order to focus on your career goals.

noun the act or process of depleting or the state of being depleted; reduction in the number or quantity of something

• The depletion of natural resources is a serious concern for environmentalists.
• We need to address the depletion of resources before it's too late.
• The constant shopping sprees are causing a major depletion in my bank account.
• Her constant negativity is like a depletion of positive energy in the room.

noun a period of hot, sultry weather occurring during the summer months

• The dog days of summer are typically the hottest and most oppressive days of the season.
• I always feel so lazy during the dog days of summer.
• I can't wait for the dog days to be over so we can start school again.
• During the dog days of the project, everyone was feeling burnt out and unmotivated.

noun the process of removing moisture from something

verb the action of removing moisture from something

• The drying process must be carefully monitored to ensure proper moisture levels are reached.
• I left the laundry out on the line for drying, hopefully it doesn't rain.
• I'm just gonna toss these clothes in the dryer for a quick drying sesh.
• His tears were like a never-ending river, never fully drying up.

noun a place where waste or garbage is deposited

verb to dispose of waste or garbage in a careless or hasty manner

• The company is facing legal consequences for improper waste dumps.
• I heard there are illegal dumps in the forest near our neighborhood.
• I can't believe he just dumped her over text.
• After the breakup, she felt like emotional dumps were weighing her down.

noun a small cut or wound

verb to feed on growing grass

• The cattle were allowed to graze in the pasture for several hours each day.
• The sheep graze on the hillside all day long.
• Let's go graze on some snacks at the buffet.
• His mind would often graze over the memories of his childhood.

noun a word that functions as the name of something, such as a person, place, or thing

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, or where

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is important to keep down noise levels in a library.
• Can you please keep down the volume on the TV?
• Hey, keep it down! You're being too loud.
• She struggled to keep down her emotions during the difficult conversation.

noun maintenance or upkeep

verb to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain

• It is important to maintain a professional demeanor in the workplace.
• I try to maintain a tidy house by cleaning regularly.
• I have to maintain my chill when dealing with difficult customers.
• She struggled to maintain her composure during the emotional speech.

verb to send someone or something away or dismiss them quickly

• The company decided to pack off the employees who were not meeting their performance targets.
• I told my friend to pack off the snacks for our road trip.
• Let's pack off this party and head to the beach instead.
• She knew it was time to pack off her old habits and start fresh.

verb to fill or make complete again; to supply with fresh fuel, food, etc.

• It is important to replenish your body's electrolytes after strenuous exercise.
• Don't forget to replenish your snack supply before we go on our road trip.
• I need to hit up the store to replenish my stash of snacks.
• Reading a good book can replenish the soul just like a peaceful walk in nature.

noun an act of leaving quickly or suddenly

verb to leave quickly or suddenly

• The water from the heavy rain caused the stream to run off quickly.
• I forgot to turn off the faucet and now the water is starting to run off.
• I need to run off to catch my bus, see you later!
• His patience began to run off as he waited for her to arrive.

noun the study of forests and woods

• Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
• My uncle works in silviculture, he's always talking about different tree species and forest management techniques.
• I never knew there was so much to learn about trees until I started studying silviculture.
• Just like how a gardener tends to their garden, silviculture involves nurturing and caring for forests to ensure their long-term sustainability.

noun the breeding and raising of livestock, especially on a large scale

• Stockbreeding is an important sector of agriculture that involves raising livestock for various purposes.
• My uncle has been in the stockbreeding business for over 20 years.
• I heard that stockbreeding can be a real moneymaker if you know what you're doing.
• In a way, stockbreeding is like nurturing a garden - you have to tend to it carefully to see growth and success.

noun a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container; the weight of a container or wrapper that is deducted from the gross weight to obtain net weight

verb to determine the tare of (a vessel or vehicle) for a net weight

• The laboratory technician used a tare to zero out the scale before measuring the chemicals.
• Make sure to tare the scale before weighing the ingredients for the recipe.
• Hey, can you tare the scale so we can weigh this stuff properly?
• She felt like a tare in the fabric of their friendship, always causing friction and tension.

verb to make or become less dense or crowded; to reduce in number or amount

• The forest was thinned to reduce the risk of wildfires.
• I thinned out my wardrobe by donating old clothes.
• I thinned the herd by cutting ties with toxic friends.
• His patience thinned as the meeting dragged on.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The dragging site was carefully marked out by the archaeologists before any excavation work began.
• I heard there's a dragging site near the old church, wanna check it out?
• Let's go hang out at the dragging site and see if we find anything cool.
• The abandoned factory felt like a dragging site, filled with memories of the past.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, 'replenishable' describes something that can be replenished or replaced

• The company is committed to using replenishable resources to minimize environmental impact.
• We should opt for products that are made from replenishable materials.
• Dude, let's make sure to choose stuff that's replenishable, ya know?
• Her kindness seemed to be a replenishable well, never running dry.

noun a plot of land on which livestock are fattened for market

• The feedlot is where cattle are raised and fattened up for market.
• I visited my uncle's feedlot and saw all the cows getting ready for sale.
• My friend works at a feedlot and says it's a lot of hard work.
• The city felt like a feedlot, crowded and noisy with people everywhere.

noun a Brazilian style of restaurant service in which various grilled meats are brought to each table on skewers by servers

adjective relating to or characteristic of this style of restaurant service

• The Brazilian steakhouse offers a traditional rodizio dining experience.
• Let's go to that place with the all-you-can-eat rodizio!
• I'm craving some rodizio, wanna join me?
• The rodizio of ideas at the brainstorming session was overwhelming.

noun the act of cutting off or removal, especially of leaves, flowers, or fruits from a plant

• The process of abscission is crucial for plants to shed leaves or fruits.
• Plants drop leaves and fruits through abscission.
• Plants do some self-pruning through abscission.
• Sometimes in life, we need to practice abscission by letting go of things that no longer serve us.

noun a person who keeps bees for their honey

• The apiarist carefully tends to the beehives to ensure the health of the colony.
• My friend is an apiarist and loves working with bees.
• I heard that apiarist is the bee whisperer around here.
• As an apiarist of knowledge, she collects and nurtures ideas like a beekeeper tends to bees.

verb to remove water from something, typically by draining or drying

• The de-watering process involves removing excess water from the soil to improve its stability.
• I'm going to de-water the flooded basement before it causes any more damage.
• Let's de-water this mess before it gets out of hand.
• He needed to de-water his thoughts and clear his mind before making a decision.

noun abc soil - a type of soil that may have specific characteristics or properties

• The abc soil in this region is known for its high fertility and nutrient content.
• Hey, did you know that the abc soil in our backyard is great for growing vegetables?
• I heard the abc soil in that field is lit for planting crops.
• Her mind was like abc soil, fertile with ideas waiting to bloom.

verb to separate or detach by cutting or pruning

adjective having been cut off or removed

• The leaves abscised from the tree in preparation for winter.
• The tree dropped its leaves in the fall.
• The tree shed its leaves like it was nobody's business.
• She abscised herself from toxic relationships to focus on self-care.

noun Aeschynomene is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae.

verb There is no applicable verb for the word 'aeschynomene'.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'aeschynomene'.

adverb There is no applicable adverb for the word 'aeschynomene'.

pronoun There is no applicable pronoun for the word 'aeschynomene'.

preposition There is no applicable preposition for the word 'aeschynomene'.

conjunction There is no applicable conjunction for the word 'aeschynomene'.

interjection There is no applicable interjection for the word 'aeschynomene'.

article There is no applicable article for the word 'aeschynomene'.

• The aeschynomene plant is commonly found in wetlands and is known for its nitrogen-fixing properties.
• I saw some aeschynomene plants while hiking near the river.
• Those aeschynomene plants are really cool looking!
• Her ideas were like aeschynomene seeds, quietly taking root and growing into something beautiful.