Synonym
This word means the same as “dirty or contaminated” (used to describe air)
Polluted
Opposite of “clean.”
Dirty
A mixture of smoke and fog that pollutes the air
Smog
Governments must ________ stricter rules to control pollution
Enforce
Complete the collocation: “renewable ________"
Energy
This word means “to reduce or lessen something harmful"
Mitigate
Opposite of “renewable"
Nonrenewable
Harmful gases released by factories and vehicles
Emissions
Kids are often under extreme ________ to perform well in sports
Pressure
Complete the phrase: “public ________ systems” — used to reduce pollution
Transportation / Transit
A synonym for “encourage” — used when talking about motivating people to act
Inspire
Opposite of “fun” — describing what competitive sports have become for some kids
Stressful
A building or design that includes natural elements like plants and trees
Green architecture
Electric vehicles help ________ air pollution in big cities
Reduce
Noun form of the verb “educate
Education
This word means “to replace old systems with modern ones"
Innovate
Opposite of “inclusive"
Exclusive
The strong desire to win at all costs, often creating pressure
Competitiveness
Planting trees helps ________ carbon dioxide and release oxygen
Absorb
Verb form of the noun “innovation
Innovate
This advanced word means “to take strong action against something harmful"
Combat
Opposite of “supportive” — describing coaches who pressure kids
Demanding / Harsh
Substances that cause cancer, mentioned in the air pollution article
Carcinogens
Some young athletes feel their self-worth is ________ to their performance
Tied / Connected
Complete the collocation: “fear of ________” — common among young athletes
Losing