Box 1

Question 1

degradation

Answer 1

an experience or situation that makes you feel ashamed and angry

Question 2

finite

Answer 2

having an end or a limit

Question 3

garner

Answer 3

formal to take or collect something, especially information or support

Question 4

harness

Answer 4

to control and use a natural force or people’s energy or skills

Question 5

intermittent

Answer 5

stopping and starting often and for short periods

Question 6

solely

Answer 6

not involving anything or anyone else SYN only

Question 7

drought

Answer 7

a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water for plants and animals to live

Question 8

gain traction

Answer 8

if a new idea or thing gains traction, it becomes accepted by or popular with more and more people

Question 9

implement

Answer 9

to take action or make changes that you have officially decided should happen

Question 10

mitigate

Answer 10

to make a situation or the effects of something less unpleasant, harmful, or serious

Question 11

incentive

Answer 11

something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity

Question 12

subside

Answer 12

if a feeling, pain, sound etc subsides, it gradually becomes less and then stops