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destroyv: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
preservev: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
unfortunatelyadv: by bad luck; unluckily
definev: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
purityn: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
strictadj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
definitionn: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
cropn: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
timbern: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction
weighv: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
particlen: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
sandn: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
chemistryn: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
soiln: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
fertilizern: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
breathn: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
carbonn: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
oxiden: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
lumpn: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
rubricn: a set of established guidelines or instructions, particularly for academic or assessment purposes; a title or heading that indicates the nature or purpose of a particular section of a text
geologistn: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
epochn: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time
pervasiveadj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
influencen: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
proposev: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
magnituden: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
climaten: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
centimetern: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
disagreev: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
evolvev: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
contextn: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
microben: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
untouchedadj: not touched or disturbed by anyone or anything; not having been altered, changed, or affected in any way
thrivev: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
barriern: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
reefn: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
representationn: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
screwv: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
ultimateadj: furthest or highest in degree or order
processn: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
extinctionn: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
slewv: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent
mastodonn: a large, extinct elephant-like mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by its long curved tusks and massive size
giantadj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
slothn: laziness or lack of energy or motivation to do something; a slow-moving, arboreal mammal found in Central and South America
sabern: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing
extinctadj: no longer in existence
ecosystemn: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
massiveadj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
ripplen: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
grasslandn: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock
compositionn: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
essentiallyadv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
landscapen: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
prehistoricadj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable
historicadj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
indigenousadj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
colonizev: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
continentn: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
hummingadj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
influentialadj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
awesomeadj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geographyn: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
chunkn: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
rainforestn: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
unclearadj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
biodiversityn: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
canoen: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
junglen: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
huntv: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
domesticatev: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
thatchn: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings
petn: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
anthropologyn: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
demographicn: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
voidn: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
stickv: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
presencen: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
miraclen: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
monarchn: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen
caterpillarn: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth
munchv: to chew or eat something noisily, often with the sound of crunching or crunching
insectn: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
paradoxn: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
untendedadj: not cared for or looked after; neglected; lacking attention or maintenance
urbanadj: relating to or located in a town or city
suburbn: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
agriculturen: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
arguablyadv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
cratern: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
barkn: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
charismaticadj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
floran: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole
altituden: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
blistern: a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by friction, burning, or other skin irritation; can also refer to a similar bubble found in other materials; (verb) to become covered with blisters or to cause blisters to form; to criticize or rebuke severely
rustn: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
introductionn: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
beetlen: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
resistantadj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
seedlingn: a young plant that has just germinated and has not yet developed leaves or true roots
repellentadj: serving to drive away or repel something; unpleasant or offensive and causing a strong sense of aversion or disgust
hiken: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
wildlifen: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
firn: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
suppressv: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
nativeadj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
reintroducev: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
collarn: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
bisonn: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
ironyn: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
stableadj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
fragileadj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
absoluteadj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
vacationn: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
campfiren: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire
nowhereadv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
pinen: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
restrictionn: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
hunkn: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat
spotn: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
tinkerv: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
fortn: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
additionn: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
distantadj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
eliteadj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
surveyn: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
outdoorsadv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
crazyadj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
patentn: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
creekn: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills
documentaryn: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
elevatev: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
railwayn: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
abandonv: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
developv: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
chainn: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
fencen: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
scramblev: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
meadown: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
autonomousadj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
self-willedadj: determined to have one’s way; stubbornly independent; obstinate and unwilling to follow the desires or suggestions of others
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
sequesterv: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
pollinationn: the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs of one flower to the female reproductive organs of another flower, resulting in fertilization and the production of seeds
noveln: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
dominatev: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
dismissv: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
trashn: discarded material, refuse, or waste
regrowv: to grow back or regenerate after being cut or removed, such as cells or tissues in the body, or plants and vegetation
basisn: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
exoticadj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
maplen: a tall tree with five-pointed leaves that turn brilliant crimson or yellow in the fall that grows in the northern region
fernn: a non-flowering plant with long, feathery fronds that reproduce by spores rather than seeds
mowv: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops
lawnn: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
ecologistn: a person who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment; the state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
gradn: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
blitzn: a sudden and intensive military attack designed to achieve a quick victory; a sudden and intense effort to accomplish a task or objective, often involving a rapid and concerted action
backyardn: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
endangeredadj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
surroundv: to be all around something or somebody
diversityn: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
abundancen: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
vibrationn: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement
playgroundn: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
pavev: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
excludev: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
grimadj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
freakn: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
dedicatev: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
ecologyn: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
conservationn: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
invasiveadj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
deservev: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
appreciatev: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone