Lesson 19
- Harvest
- Abundant
- Uneasy
- Calculate
- Absorb
- Estimate
- Morsel
- Quota
- Threat
- Ban
- Panic
- Appropriate
You got it! Here are explanations and examples for those words, focusing on their meanings and nuances:
Harvest
To harvest means to gather crops or other products that are ready to be collected. It can also refer to the act of collecting or gathering something.
- The farmers harvested a bountiful crop of wheat.
- She harvested the benefits of her hard work.
- Harvesting often involves a seasonality and a cycle of growth and gathering.
Abundant
Abundant means plentiful, plentiful, or abundant. It suggests a large quantity or amount of something.
- The garden had an abundant supply of fresh vegetables.
- The country had abundant natural resources.
- Abundance can be a source of wealth, prosperity, or even waste.
Uneasy
Uneasy means anxious, nervous, or apprehensive. It suggests a feeling of discomfort or worry.
- She felt uneasy about the upcoming presentation.
- The news report left him feeling uneasy.
- Unease can be caused by uncertainty, fear, or a sense of danger.
Calculate
To calculate means to determine something by using mathematical methods, to work something out or figure something out.
- He calculated the cost of the project.
- She calculated the distance to her destination.
- Calculation often involves using numbers, formulas, or logic.
Absorb
To absorb means to take something in, to soak something up, or to understand something fully.
- The sponge absorbed the spilled water.
- She absorbed the information from the lecture.
- Absorbing something can be a process of learning, integration, or assimilation.
Estimate
To estimate means to make an approximate calculation or judgment, to guess or approximate something.
- He estimated the cost of the repairs.
- She estimated the number of people attending the event.
- Estimates can be based on incomplete information or experience.
Morsel
A morsel is a small piece of food, a bite or a mouthful. It can also refer to a small amount or piece of anything.
- He ate a morsel of bread.
- She shared a morsel of information with her friend.
- Morsels are often small and easily consumed.
Quota
A quota is a fixed amount or number that has to be reached or maintained. It can refer to a specific amount of production, sales, or performance.
- The company had a quota to meet for sales this month.
- The government set a quota for the number of refugees to be admitted.
- Quotas can be used to set goals, allocate resources, or control production.
Threat
A threat is a danger or a possibility of harm, a warning of potential danger.
- The storm posed a threat to coastal communities.
- He issued a threat to the witness.
- Threats can be real or perceived, and they often evoke fear or anxiety.
Ban
To ban means to forbid or prohibit something, to make something illegal or unacceptable.
- The city banned smoking in public places.
- The organization banned the use of pesticides on its farmland.
- Bans are often imposed to protect public health, safety, or the environment.
Panic
Panic is a sudden feeling of intense fear or terror, often accompanied by a loss of control.
- He felt a surge of panic when he realized he was lost.
- The news of the earthquake caused widespread panic.
- Panic can lead to irrational behavior and decision-making.
Appropriate
Appropriate means suitable or fitting, suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
- She wore an appropriate outfit for the job interview.
- He made appropriate arrangements for the guests.
- Appropriateness often depends on social norms, context, and personal judgment.
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- Harvest: Panen, memanen, hasil panen
- Abundant: Melimpah, banyak, berlimpah-limpah
- Uneasy: Cemas, gelisah, tidak nyaman
- Calculate: Menghitung, mengkalkulasi, menghitung dengan teliti
- Absorb: Menyerap, menyerapkan, menyerap dengan baik
- Estimate: Perkiraan, memperkirakan, mengestimasi
- Morsel: Sejumput, sepotong kecil, sebutir kecil
- Quota: Kuota, batas, jumlah yang ditentukan
- Threat: Ancaman, ancaman, ancaman
- Ban: Larangan, melarang, dilarang
- Panic: Panik, ketakutan, kepanikan
- Appropriate: Sesuai, cocok, tepat.
Pick an apple, a tomato, a peach – no worms in the harvest. We are familiar with the abundant use of pesticides by farmers, but today’s chemists are becoming uneasy. They calculate that there are 45,000 different pesticides, and all of them can be absorbed by the fruit on which they are sprayed. The chemists estimate that every morsel we eat in the future may contain a deadly quota of pesticides. The tragedy will come slowly, but the threat is real. These government chemists do not suggest that we ban pesticides. They are cautious and do not easily panic. What is needed, they say, are appropriate, budgeted doses that will not pollute our food.
