(The ship, which was built to transport oil, left the
Meanings:
· to carry from one place to another
· e.g. the goods were transported by air; A bus transported us from the airport to the city.
Synonyms: carry, convey
Antonyms: idle, remain, stay
REEF, n. [rēf]
(The ship hit rocks on a reef.)
Meanings:
· rocks or coral near the surface of the sea
· e.g. coral reef
MARINE, adj. [mə-rēn']
(Floating oil blocks sunlight and oxygen from reaching the marine life below.)
Meaning:
· something to do with the sea
· e.g. marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales
Synonyms: maritime, oceanic
INSULATE, vb. [ĭn'sə-lāt']
(Their feathers no longer insulate them from the cold.)
Meanings:
· to cover or protect from heat, cold, or noise
· e.g. Rubber and plastic are used for insulating electric wires and cables.
Synonyms: block, disconnect, halt, intervene
Antonym: allow, encourage, permit
(The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in a remote area that is home to many sea animals.)
Meaning:
· (1) far away (2) secluded
· e.g. the remote jungles of
Synonyms: (1) far, distant (2) sequestered, isolated
Antonym: (1) close, near
(Until we reduce the amount of oil we use, oil spills will continue to pollute the ocean.)
Meaning:
· To make smaller or less
Synonyms: abate, decrease, diminish, dwindle
Antonyms: enlarge, increase
