Environmental Terms

verb to change from a liquid to a vapor or gas, often as a result of heat

• The water will eventually evaporate due to the high temperatures.
• If you leave the cup of water out, it will just evaporate.
• I forgot to put the lid on the pot, so all the water just evaporated.
• His hopes of winning the competition seemed to evaporate as he watched his opponent's flawless performance.

noun a material such as coal, gas, oil, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power

verb to supply or power with fuel

• The airline company uses jet fuel to power their airplanes.
• Make sure to fill up the car with fuel before we hit the road.
• I need to grab some gas to fuel up the car.
• Positive feedback can fuel motivation in the workplace.

noun a gradual decline or decrease

preposition indicating the location or position of something

• The popularity of traditional media is on the wane as digital platforms continue to rise.
• His interest in video games seems to be on the wane lately.
• I heard that their relationship is on the wane, they hardly spend time together anymore.
• The power of the dictator is on the wane as the people start to rise up against him.

noun a food produced without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides

adjective relating to or derived from living matter

• The company prides itself on using only organic ingredients in their products.
• I prefer to buy organic produce because I think it tastes better.
• Organic food is all the rage these days, everyone's trying to eat clean.
• Her ideas for the project were like organic growth, gradually developing and expanding on their own.

verb to go beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable

• It is important to understand the consequences of transgressing the company's code of conduct.
• I heard she got in trouble for transgressing the school rules.
• Dude, don't transgress like that, you'll get caught.
• His actions seemed to transgress the boundaries of common decency.

noun a mineral form of calcium carbonate, often used in the production of cement and as a building stone

• Calcite is a mineral made up of calcium carbonate and is commonly found in sedimentary rocks.
• Did you know that calcite is often used in the production of lime and cement?
• I heard that calcite is like nature's own glitter because of its sparkly appearance.
• The way calcite reflects light is like a mirror, showing us the beauty of nature.

noun a type of international organization that promotes and facilitates trade between countries

adjective related to the organization EO or its activities

• The company's executive officer (EO) is responsible for making important strategic decisions.
• I heard the EO is planning to restructure the department next month.
• Have you met the new EO? They seem pretty cool.
• The EO of the project is like the captain of a ship, guiding everyone towards success.