consequence n something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions Examples The safety procedures had been ignored, with potentially tragic consequences. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune
consequence n. — something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions Examples • The safety procedures had been ignored, with potentially tragic consequences. • Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune
deforest v to cut down or destroy trees Examples The 400,000 square kilometers of the amazon basin have already been deforested The decision to deforest the area for an airport is strongly opposed by the local residents
deforest v. — to cut down or destroy trees Examples • The 400,000 square kilometers of the Amazon basin have already been deforested. • The decision to deforest the area for an airport is strongly opposed by the local residents
global ad affecting or including the whole world Examples AIDS is a global problem which requires global efforts. The representatives from some developing countries claim that global economy does not give them a fair chance
global adj. — affecting or including the whole world Examples • AIDS is a global problem which requires global efforts. • The representatives from some developing countries claim that global economy does not give them a fair chance
purify to remove the dirty or unwanted parts from something Examples Purify the water before drinking it It is said that purified water has removed minerals useful to our health
purify v. — to remove the dirty or unwanted parts from something Examples • Purify the water before drinking it. • It is said that purified water has removed minerals useful to our health
evaporate v -to(make) change into vapor Examples The water is evaporated by the sun The police failed to find any witness; it seemed that they all evaporated
evaporate v. — to (make) change into vapor Examples • The water is evaporated by the sun. • The police failed to find any witness; it seemed that they all evaporated