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98 Cards in this Set
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Logging |
The cutting down of trees for commercial use |
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Array |
A large number |
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Habitat |
The natural area where a plant or animal lives |
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Terrestrial |
Living on the land |
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Aquatic |
Living in the water |
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Myriad |
Many, numerous |
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Intact |
Whole, complete |
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Stabilize |
To keep from changing, maintain |
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Inhibit |
To prevent, slow down |
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Deforestation |
The removal of all trees from a large area |
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Intercept |
To catch, to interrupt the progress of something |
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Imperative |
A priority, an urgent need |
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Evolve |
To develope and change |
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Optimal |
Best, most favorable |
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Windswept |
Unprotected from the wind |
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Endure |
To live under difficult conditions |
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Feat |
A difficult act or achievement |
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Nocturnal |
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Diurnal |
Active during the day |
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Stray |
To leave the correct route, to become seperated from the group |
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Navigation |
Finding and following one's route |
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Occupy |
To be in a place, exist in |
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Sparse |
Small in numbers or amount |
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Swing |
A sudden or big change |
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Transitional |
Relating to change from one type to another |
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Fringe |
The edge of something |
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Diverse |
Varied, of many kinds |
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Adapt |
To change to fit a situation or enviroment |
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Thrive |
To grow well |
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Resilient |
Tought, able to endure difficult conditions |
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Stressor |
Something that causes great difficulties |
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Minimize |
To reduce to the least possible amount |
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Prolific |
Producing a lot of something |
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Dilute |
To make weaker by mixing with water |
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Indistinct |
Unclear |
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Anticipate |
To expect, be ready for something to happen |
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Complicate |
To cause to be more difficult |
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Indiscernibly |
In a way that is impossible see or notice |
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Venue |
Place where an event is held |
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Spectator |
A person who watches an event |
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Exhibit |
Something shown to the public, a display |
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Exotic |
Unusual, from a foreign place |
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Renovation |
Repair or rebuilding |
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Remnant |
A small leftover piece |
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Grandeur |
Greatness |
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Obesity |
The condition of being very overweight |
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Crucial |
Very important |
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Intellectual |
Related to thinking |
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Overwhelming |
Overpowering, very large |
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Rejuvenate |
To refresh, restore |
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Deliberate |
Intentionally, on purpose |
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Reluctant |
Not wanting to do something, unwilling |
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Authority |
Person with power or special knowledge |
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Acknowledge |
To admit, accept as true |
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Chunk |
A large piece |
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Portable |
Easy to carry |
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Freight |
Cargo carried by a train, truck, or ship |
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Illuminator |
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Knot |
A hard bump in wood |
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Drawback |
A problem, disadvantage |
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Efficient |
Able to work without waste |
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Stringent |
Strict, firm سختگیر، تند و تیز |
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Rugged |
Strong, able to stand rough treatment |
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Intrinsic |
Basic |
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Centerpiece |
The main or most important feature |
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Pedestrian |
A person travelling on foot |
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Clog |
To fill so much as to make movement difficult |
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Vent |
An opening to let air, steam, or smoke out |
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Showcase |
A setting in which to present something |
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Headquarters |
Central office for a military commander |
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Plodding |
Slow |
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Monetary |
Related to money |
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Incentive |
Reason to do something, reward |
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Embrace |
To accept something enthusiastically |
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Appeal |
To be of interest |
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Flair |
Elegant style |
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Settle |
To establish a permanent place to live |
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Token |
An object used to represent something else |
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Excavation |
An area of digging, especially to find objects from past cultures |
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Adopt |
To accept or start to use something new |
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Inscribe |
To mark a surface with words or letters |
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Evoke |
To bring to mind |
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Sway |
To move back and forth |
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Stereotype |
A fixed idea people have, especially one that is wrong |
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Altar |
A table or similar structure for religious ceremonies |
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Accompany |
To go with, happen at the same time |
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Revive |
To bring back to life |
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Graceful |
Having beauty of movement |
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Elaborate |
Having a lot of detail and decoration |
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Garland |
A decorative rope of flowers or leaves |
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Gesture |
A movement to express a feeling or idea |
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Prop |
Object used by actors |
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Culminate |
To result in, end with |
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Frailty |
Weakness and lack of strength |
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Renowned |
Famous |
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Prominent |
Important, major |
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Emerge |
To appear, develop |
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Reminiscent |
Similar to, reminding of something |