严苛

To pile up or accumulate in a heap. It can refer to physical objects, sediment, or abstract things like work or emotions.

To adapt to, comply with, or follow a trend, natural law, or social change. It implies a harmonious adjustment to external conditions.

The general weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period. In IELTS, it is almost always discussed in the context of 'change' or 'global warming'.

To use up or spend a lot of resources, such as time, money, or energy, often in a way that suggests a significant amount is required.

To use up resources, energy, or time. In academic writing, it often refers to the consumption of natural resources or the energy expenditure of a system.

To prevent something (usually something negative) from growing, spreading, or becoming worse by using force, control, or regulation.

To cause physical harm to something so as to impair its value or usefulness; or to cause injury to someone's health or reputation.

To decrease or drop sharply and rapidly.

To be completely used up or run dry; typically used for resources, water, or even creativity and energy.

To cause severe damage to something so that it no longer exists or can no longer function. It can refer to physical objects, systems, or abstract concepts like relationships.