Vocabulary Practice

Words

adapt /əˈdæpt/ verb : to change to fit a new situation or conditions
contribute /ˈkɑntrɪˌbjut/ verb : to give something to achieve a goal
despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition : used to introduce a phrase to explain that something happens even though something else might have prevented it
inadequate /ɪnˈædəkwət/ adjective : not enough or not good enough
occur /əˈkɜr/ verb : to happen, to take place
pebble /ˈpeb(ə)l/ noun : a small stone or rock
pond /pɑnd/ noun : a small lake
residence /ˈrezɪdəns/ noun : a place where someone lives
respond /rɪˈspɑnd/ verb : to react or answer
transform /trænsˈfɔrm/ verb : to change shape or become different