Sustainable Living Vocabulary

noun a system of exchange where goods or services are traded directly for other goods or services without using money

verb to trade goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money

• In ancient times, people used to barter goods and services instead of using money.
• My neighbor and I often barter items we no longer need.
• I'll trade you my skateboard for your bike, let's barter!
• Sometimes in negotiations, it feels like we are bartering for the best deal.

adjective characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources

• She was known for her frugal spending habits, always looking for the best deals and saving money wherever she could.
• My dad is so frugal, he still uses coupons at the grocery store even though he doesn't need to.
• I'm trying to be more frugal with my money so I can save up for that new phone.
• His frugal use of words made his writing both concise and powerful.

noun the quality of being economical with money or resources; thriftiness

• Her commitment to frugality allowed her to save a significant amount of money over the years.
• I admire his frugality when it comes to spending money on unnecessary things.
• I need to up my frugality game if I want to afford that vacation next year.
• In a world of excess, his frugality was like a breath of fresh air.

noun leafy vegetables, especially those eaten as a staple food

adjective relating to the color green or the environment

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• The chef prepared a delicious salad with fresh greens from the garden.
• I love adding some greens to my sandwich for an extra crunch.
• Let's grab some greens and make a smoothie for breakfast.
• Taking a walk in the park always helps to clear my mind and refresh my greens.

noun an original settler on public land under government regulation with the opportunity to acquire title to the land after meeting certain criteria

• The homesteader diligently worked the land to establish a self-sufficient farm.
• The homesteader was out in the fields from sunrise to sunset, getting things done.
• That homesteader is a real do-it-yourself kind of person.
• The homesteader of the modern age is someone who strives for self-sufficiency in all aspects of life.

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is done to a small degree or extent

• The new regulations require companies to minimally reduce their carbon emissions.
• I only want to minimally decorate my room, nothing too fancy.
• I'll just do the bare minimum, like minimally study for the test.
• Her presence in the meeting was minimally felt, as she didn't contribute much.

adjective characterized by unnecessary or excessive waste

• The company implemented new policies to reduce wasteful spending.
• Don't be so wasteful with your money, try to save some for the future.
• Stop being so wasteful, you're throwing money down the drain.
• His careless attitude towards resources is wasteful in more ways than one.

noun a person who does not eat meat but does eat fish

adjective relating to or characteristic of a pescatarian

• She adheres to a pescatarian diet, which includes fish but no other types of meat.
• My friend is a pescatarian, so we always go to seafood restaurants when we eat out.
• I've been feeling like going pescatarian lately, so I've been eating a lot of sushi.
• Being a pescatarian in a sea of carnivores can sometimes feel like swimming against the current.

verb to modify a recipe or dish to make it suitable for vegans by removing all animal products

• The chef was able to veganize the entire menu for the special event.
• I'm trying to veganize my favorite recipes to eat healthier.
• Let's veganize this dish by swapping out the meat for tofu.
• She was able to veganize her lifestyle by committing to plant-based eating.

noun a person who primarily eats plant-based foods

• The vegivore diet consists mainly of plant-based foods.
• My friend is a vegivore and only eats vegetables and fruits.
• I'm trying to be more of a vegivore these days to improve my health.
• As a vegivore, she thrived on positivity and kindness in her relationships.

noun a made-up or fictional word with no specific definition

• The locapour technique is commonly used in winemaking to enhance the flavor profile of the wine.
• I heard that locapour is the secret ingredient in making the best sangria.
• Locapour is like magic potion for cocktails, it makes them taste amazing!
• Her creativity flowed like locapour, bringing life to her art.