vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularywildlife-conservation-rewildingbiodiversityecosystemsustainabilityendangered
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to wildlife conservation & rewilding.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Wildlife Conservation & Rewilding
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
biodiversity //
/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/nDefinition:the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, considered in terms of the number of species represented.
Traducción:biodiversidad
Example:The primary objective of the new marine protected area is to bolster local biodiversity.
Collocation:rich biodiversity
ecosystem //
/ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/nDefinition:a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Traducción:ecosistema
Example:Restoring the wetlands is crucial to maintaining the balance of the entire ecosystem.
Collocation:fragile ecosystem
endangered //
/ɪnˈdeɪnʤəd/adjDefinition:a species of animal or plant that is at risk of extinction.
Traducción:en peligro de extinción
Example:Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect endangered species from habitat loss.
Collocation:endangered species
mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:Strategic rewilding projects can help mitigate the effects of climate change in rural areas.
Collocation:mitigate risks
depletion //
/dɪˈpliːʃən/nDefinition:the reduction in the quantity or number of something.
Traducción:agotamiento / disminución
Example:The rapid depletion of natural resources has forced governments to implement stricter laws.
Collocation:resource depletion
indigenous //
/ɪnˈdɪʤənəs/adjDefinition:originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Traducción:autóctono / indígena
Example:The reintroduction of indigenous flora is essential for a healthy forest ecosystem.
Collocation:indigenous species
sustainability //
/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/nDefinition:the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Traducción:sostenibilidad
Example:Long-term sustainability in wildlife management requires community involvement.
Collocation:environmental sustainability
encroachment //
/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/nDefinition:intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.
Traducción:invasión / intrusión
Example:Human encroachment into natural habitats is a leading cause of wildlife displacement.
Collocation:urban encroachment
proliferation //
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/nDefinition:rapid increase in the number or amount of something.
Traducción:proliferación
Example:The proliferation of invasive species poses a significant threat to native wildlife.
Collocation:rapid proliferation
equilibrium //
/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/nDefinition:a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
Traducción:equilibrio
Example:The goal of rewilding is to restore the natural equilibrium of the landscape.
Collocation:ecological equilibrium
feasibility //
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪlɪti/nDefinition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The committee is conducting a feasibility study on the reintroduction of wolves.
Collocation:feasibility study
implementation //
/ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/nDefinition:the process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
Traducción:implementación
Example:The successful implementation of the conservation strategy depends on funding.
Collocation:effective implementation
stakeholder //
/ˈsteɪkhəʊldə/nDefinition:a person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
Traducción:interesado / parte interesada
Example:Local farmers are key stakeholders in the new land management project.
Collocation:key stakeholder
compliance //
/kəmˈplaɪəns/nDefinition:the action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, etc.
Traducción:cumplimiento
Example:Strict compliance with environmental regulations is mandatory for all developers.
Collocation:regulatory compliance
policy //
/ˈpɒləsi/nDefinition:a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government or organization.
Traducción:política
Example:The government's new wildlife policy aims to protect migratory corridors.
Collocation:environmental policy
oversight //
/ˈəʊvəsaɪt/nDefinition:the action of overseeing something.
Traducción:supervisión
Example:The agency provides oversight to ensure that rewilding projects meet legal standards.
Collocation:regulatory oversight
allocation //
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/nDefinition:the action of distributing something.
Traducción:asignación / distribución
Example:The allocation of funds for habitat restoration has been increased this year.
Collocation:resource allocation
advocate //
/ˈædvəkeɪt/vDefinition:publicly recommend or support.
Traducción:defender / abogar por
Example:Environmentalists advocate for the creation of more wildlife corridors.
Collocation:strongly advocate
comprehensive //
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adjDefinition:complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
Example:A comprehensive assessment of the ecosystem is required before any intervention.
Collocation:comprehensive study
stewardship //
/ˈstjuːədʃɪp/nDefinition:the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.
Traducción:gestión / administración responsable
Example:Environmental stewardship is vital for the survival of future generations.
Collocation:environmental stewardship
game-changer //
/ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃeɪnʤə/nDefinition:a person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing or thinking about something.
Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
Example:The introduction of drone technology has been a game-changer for wildlife monitoring.
Collocation:real game-changer
eco-friendly //
/ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrɛndli/adjDefinition:not harmful to the environment.
Traducción:ecológico / respetuoso con el medio ambiente
Example:We are looking for more eco-friendly ways to manage the national park.
Collocation:eco-friendly products
hands-on //
/ˌhændz ˈɒn/adjDefinition:involving active participation rather than theory.
Traducción:práctico / de primera mano
Example:The volunteers gained hands-on experience in wildlife conservation during the summer.
Collocation:hands-on experience
greenwashing //
/ˈɡriːnwɒʃɪŋ/nDefinition:the discreditable practice of making one appear more environmentally friendly than they actually are.
Traducción:lavado de imagen ecológico
Example:Many companies use greenwashing to distract from their actual environmental impact.
Collocation:accusations of greenwashing
back to basics //
/bæk tu ˈbeɪsɪks/phraseDefinition:returning to the most fundamental aspects of something.
Traducción:volver a lo básico
Example:In terms of rewilding, it's about going back to basics and letting nature take the lead.
Collocation:go back to basics
cutting-edge //
/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adjDefinition:at the latest or most advanced stage of development.
Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
Example:The research centre uses cutting-edge technology to track migratory patterns.
Collocation:cutting-edge technology
game plan //
/ˈɡeɪm plæn/nDefinition:a strategy worked out in advance.
Traducción:plan de acción / estrategia
Example:The conservation group's game plan involves securing more land for wildlife.
Collocation:solid game plan
on the ground //
/ɒn ðə ɡraʊnd/idiomDefinition:in the actual place where something is happening.
Traducción:sobre el terreno
Example:We need more reports from the teams working on the ground in the rainforest.
Collocation:working on the ground
nature-based //
/ˈneɪʧə beɪst/adjDefinition:solutions or approaches that utilize natural processes.
Traducción:basado en la naturaleza
Example:Nature-based solutions are becoming more popular for flood management.
Collocation:nature-based solutions
top-notch //
/ˌtɒp ˈnɒʧ/adjDefinition:of the highest quality; excellent.
Traducción:de primera / excelente
Example:The park offers top-notch educational programmes for young conservationists.
Collocation:top-notch quality