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26 Cards in this Set
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void |
a completely empty space. n. not valid or legally binding. /invalid adj. |
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precipitation |
1. rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. 2. the fact or quality of acting suddenly and rashly. |
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region |
an area or division |
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arid |
dry |
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upon |
on, against, over |
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characteristic |
n. attribute, feature, essential quality adj. typical, usual, predictable |
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flat |
adv. adj. horizontal, outstretched, smooth and even |
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rift |
a crack, split, or break |
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basin |
1. a natural depression on the earth's surface, typically containing water. 2. bowel, washtub, washbasin |
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dune |
a mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert. |
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drift |
be carried slowly by a current of air or water. |
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nourish |
1. provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. feed, provide for,sustain
2. keep (a feeling or belief) in one's mind, typically for a long time. |
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parch |
make or become dry through intense heat. |
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resident |
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. inhabitat, citizen, native |
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advent |
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. appearance |
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cooperation |
co (together)+ action/ management the process of working together to the same end. |
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among |
1. surrounded by; in the company of. 2. included in, member of, number of |
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craft |
exercise skill in making (something). v. |
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enhance |
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. |
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threahold |
آستانه |
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vital |
absolutely necessary or important; essential. |
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evaporation |
تبخير |
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cultivate |
prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening. cultivation زراعت |
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intervention |
inter (between) + vention come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. |
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flow |
(of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out |
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impact |
im(not) + pact (agreement, treaty)
crash, smash crash into, smash into |
