IGCSE Vocabulary

3. Able to continue over a long period without harming the environment.
5. The industrial or domestic practice of processing used materials so they can be reused.
10. The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
12. Introducing new and original ideas or methods.
13. Characterised by strong, bright, and lively qualities.
14. Working well without wasting time, energy, or resources.
15. Showing a noticeably happy and optimistic attitude.
16. A preposition meaning ‘regardless of’ or ‘in spite of’.

1. Describing a dark, depressing, or miserable atmosphere.
2. Considered completely necessary for a particular purpose or activity.
4. A change made to improve suitability for a new situation or environment.
6. The existence of many different species of plants and animals within an ecosystem.
7. Having a harmful effect on something over time.
8. Easily damaged or broken physically or emotionally.
9. Important enough to have a noticeable effect or influence.
11. A result or effect caused by a particular action or condition.
17. contrast A phrase used to highlight a difference between ideas, situations, or opinions.