Unit 2 Design

Ideas and improvements

Word

Defnition Translation
encourage (v) to persuade someone to do
something
sustainable (adj) able to continue without causing
damage to the environment
VOCS (n) (= volatile organic compounds)
organic chemicals that are dangerous
to human health or cause harm to the
environment
chemical (n) a substance produced by chemical
processes
unhealthy (adj) likely to make you ill
contribute (v) to help make something happen
Sick Building
Syndrome (n)
an illness caused by exposure to
pollutants or germs inside an airtight
building
sure (phr) we say this when we want to agree
with someone
hes OK with that
(phr)
to give permission to do something
natural (adj) existing in nature and not caused,
made or controlled by people
workstation (n) an area in an offce with all the
equipment and furnishings for one
worker, e.g. computer, desk
environmentally
(adv)
having to do with the environment
incomplete (adj) not completely fnished
non-existent (adj) does not exist at all, or is not present
in a particular place
not enough (phr) not to the degree that is necessary or
wanted
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