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green

/ɡɹiːn/ /ɡɹin/

Meanings
adjective
Having green as its color.

Examples :

"The former flag of Libya is fully green."
color essential

Related Words

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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subtracting verb

/səbˈtɹæktɪŋ/ /sʌbˈtɹæktɪŋ/

To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

"If you subtract the $100 for gas from the total cost, it was a fairly inexpensive trip."

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chlorophyll noun

/ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/

Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

"The green color of leaves comes from chlorophyll, which helps plants make their own food using sunlight. "

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environmentally adverb

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəli/ /ˌenvɑɪrənˈmentəli/

In a manner affecting the environment.

"The company is trying to operate more environmentally by reducing its waste. "

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environmentalist noun

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/ /ˌenvɪrənˈmentəlɪst/

One who holds the view that environment, rather than heredity or culture, is the primary factor in the development of an individual or group.

"The environmentalist argued that the school's new location, near the polluted river, was harming the students' development. "

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decorations noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The children hung colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. "

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connotation noun

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

"The word "home" has a positive connotation for most people, suggesting comfort and safety. "

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inexperienced adjective

/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/

Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.

"The inexperienced intern made a few mistakes, but he was eager to learn. "

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unprocessed adjective

/ˌʌnˈprɑˌsɛst/ /ʌnˈproʊˌsɛst/

Not processed

"She prefers to eat unprocessed foods, like fruits and vegetables, instead of packaged snacks. "

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transmitted verb

/tɹænsˈmɪtɪd/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the homework assignment to the students via email. "

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capitalised verb

/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtl̩aɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "