Agricultural Practices Vocabulary

noun a person who studies plants and their classification, uses, and cultivation

• The botanist carefully studied the different species of plants in the rainforest.
• My friend is a botanist and loves spending time in her garden.
• I heard that botanists have a green thumb when it comes to gardening.
• As a botanist of human emotions, she could decipher the hidden meanings behind people's words.

verb to use up or reduce something in quantity or size

• The excessive use of natural resources is causing them to deplete at an alarming rate.
• I need to be careful not to deplete my savings by spending too much on unnecessary things.
• I can't believe how quickly she managed to deplete her entire stash of snacks.
• His constant negative attitude seems to deplete the energy of everyone around him.

noun a small or tiny amount or quantity

• The scientist only needed a driblet of the rare substance for her experiment.
• Can you spare a driblet of sugar for my coffee?
• I only have a driblet of cash left after shopping.
• His kindness was like a driblet of light in a dark world.

verb to apply fumigants to disinfect or purify

• The pest control company will fumigate the entire building to eliminate any insects or rodents.
• My neighbor had to fumigate their house because of a termite infestation.
• I heard they had to fumigate the place after that wild party last night.
• In order to start fresh, sometimes we need to fumigate our minds from negative thoughts.

noun a person who is strong and able to endure difficult conditions or situations

adjective able to endure difficult conditions or situations

• The hardy plant was able to withstand the harsh winter conditions.
• My hardy grandmother is still gardening at 90 years old.
• Those hardy hikers made it to the top of the mountain in record time.
• Her hardy spirit helped her overcome many obstacles in life.

verb to introduce a substance into the body or a system, typically by means of a syringe or needle

• The doctor needs to inject in the correct dosage of medication.
• Make sure you inject in the insulin before you eat.
• I can't believe you're going to inject in that much money into the stock market.
• She knew she had to inject in some excitement into her mundane routine.

verb to supply with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; to water artificially

• Farmers use irrigation systems to irrigate their crops during dry seasons.
• Dad is out in the backyard irrigating the plants with the hose.
• I'll grab the sprinkler and irrigate the lawn real quick.
• She needed to irrigate her mind with positive thoughts after a long day at work.

noun the hard stone in a fruit such as a cherry or olive that contains the seed

• The miners descended into the deep pit to extract coal.
• Let's go check out the pit where they're roasting marshmallows.
• I almost fell into the pit while walking in the dark.
• She felt like she was in a pit of despair after losing her job.

noun a state of decay or decomposition

• The process of putrefaction is essential for the decomposition of organic matter.
• The smell of putrefaction coming from the garbage bin is unbearable.
• I can't stand the sight of putrefaction, it's gross!
• The putrefaction of their friendship was evident as they drifted apart.

noun a length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material

verb to cordon off or mark an area by using a rope

preposition used to indicate that an area is separated or marked off by a rope

• The construction workers will rope off the area for safety purposes.
• They roped off the best seats for the concert.
• Let's rope off a spot at the beach for our group.
• She had to mentally rope off her emotions to focus on the task at hand.

noun the vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air

verb to emit steam or vapor

• The steam engine revolutionized transportation during the Industrial Revolution.
• I love watching the steam rise from a hot cup of tea.
• Let's blow off some steam by going for a run.
• The tension between them was palpable, like steam building up in a pressure cooker.

noun the layer of soil beneath the topsoil, often consisting of clay, sand, and other materials

• The subsoil composition can greatly affect the quality of crops grown in a particular area.
• Make sure to dig deep into the subsoil before planting anything in your garden.
• I heard there's some good stuff buried in the subsoil over there.
• The subsoil of his mind was rich with untapped potential.

noun food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment

• Sustenance is essential for the survival of all living organisms.
• We need to grab some sustenance before we continue our journey.
• Let's go get some grub for sustenance.
• Music is my sustenance, it feeds my soul.

noun the upper layer of soil, typically rich in organic matter and conducive to plant growth

• The topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil, rich in nutrients and organic matter.
• Make sure you plant the seeds deep enough to reach the topsoil.
• I heard this new fertilizer works wonders for your topsoil.
• Just like topsoil is essential for a healthy garden, a strong foundation is crucial for success in life.

noun the act of cleaning something using water and soap or other detergents

verb present participle of the verb 'wash', which means to clean something using water and soap or other detergents

• The washing of hands is an important step in preventing the spread of germs.
• I'll do the washing later, I'm too tired right now.
• I hate doing the washing, it's such a chore.
• Her tears were like a cleansing washing of her soul.

noun A divining rod or other tool used by a water witch to locate water

• The water witch was hired to locate underground water sources for the new development project.
• I heard that water witch can find water just by using a stick.
• My grandpa swears he's a water witch and can find water anywhere.
• She was like a water witch, always able to sense when something was about to go wrong.

verb to gradually withdraw from a type of behavior or habit

• It is important to wean infants off breastmilk gradually to avoid digestive issues.
• We need to wean the puppy off table scraps and onto dog food.
• I'm trying to wean myself off social media, but it's so addictive!
• As we grow older, we must wean ourselves off of old habits and embrace new ones.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

• In agriculture, it is often said that much cattle, much care is required to ensure their well-being and productivity.
• Taking care of a large number of cattle requires a lot of effort and attention - much cattle, much care!
• When you've got a bunch of cows to look after, you better believe it's much cattle, much care!
• Just like tending to a herd of cattle, managing a large project requires much attention and care - much cattle, much care.

noun the branch of soil science dealing with the study of soils in relation to crops or plants

• Pedology is the scientific study of soils in relation to plants.
• My friend is majoring in pedology, which is all about studying soil.
• I never thought I'd find pedology so fascinating!
• Just as pedology examines the foundation of plants, we must also examine the roots of our beliefs.

noun egg - an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo

• The scientist conducted an experiment using an acid egg to test its reaction with different substances.
• I heard that acid eggs are used in chemistry labs for experiments.
• Don't mess with that acid egg, it's dangerous!
• Her words were like an acid egg, burning through his defenses and leaving him vulnerable.

verb Aerating is the present participle form of the verb aerate, which means to introduce air into a substance.

• Aerating the soil is an important step in maintaining a healthy garden.
• I'm aerating the lawn this weekend to keep it looking nice.
• I heard aerating the wine really brings out the flavors.
• His speech was like aerating a stuffy room, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to light.