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32 Cards in this Set
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autocracy
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Pronunciation: o-'täk-r&-sE
Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies : government in which one person has unlimited power |
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conservation
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Pronunciation: "kän(t)-s&r-'vA-sh&n
Function: noun : a careful preservation and protection of something; especially : planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, pollution, destruction, or neglect |
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contemporary
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Pronunciation: k&n-'tem-p&-"rer-E
Function: adjective 1 : living or occurring at the same period of time 2 : of the present time : MODERN, CURRENT |
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deforestation
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Pronunciation: (")dE-"for-&-'stA-sh&n, -"fär-
Function: noun: the action or process of clearing an area of forests; also : the state of having been cleared of forests - de•for•est /(')dE-'for-&st, -'fär-/ verb |
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demographics
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Numbers relating to the statistical study of human populations
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depression
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an economic condition marked by drastic decline in production and sales and a severe increase in unemployment
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dictatorship
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form of government in which a ruler holds power by force
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drought
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Variant(s): also drouth /'draut, 'drauth/
Function: noun : a long period of dry weather - droughty /-E/ adjective |
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Economic system
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Pronunciation: "ek-&-'näm-ik, "E-k&-
Function: adjective 1 a : of or relating to the science of economics <economic theories> b : of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services <economic growth> 2 : having practical or industrial uses : affecting material resources <economic pests> |
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estuary
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Pronunciation: 'es-ch&-"wer-E
Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ar•ies : a passage where the tide meets a river current; especially : an arm of the sea at the lower end of a river - es•tu•a•rine /'es-ch&-w&-"rIn/ adjective |
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exploration
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1 a : the act of searching through : look into <exploring new ideas> b : going into or traveling over for purposes of discovery or adventure <explore a cave> <explore the moon> c : examining carefully and in detail especially in order to make a diagnosis <explore a wound>
2 : making a careful search <explore for oil> |
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famine
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Pronunciation: 'fam-&n
Function: noun 1 : an extreme general shortage of food 2 : a great shortage |
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fjord
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Variant(s): also fiord /fE-'ord/
Function: noun Etymology: Norwegian : a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes |
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Global warming
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warming is the observed increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation.
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Growth rate
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an expression of the increase in size of an organic object per unit of time.
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immigration
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Pronunciation: 'im-&-"grAt
Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -grat•ed; -grat•ing : to come into a foreign country to live - im•mi•gra•tion /"im-&-'grA-sh&n/ noun |
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Infant mortality
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The death rate of infants
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inflation
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an economic condition in which prices rise substantially over a significant period of time
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international
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Pronunciation: "int-&r-'nash-n&l, -&n-&l
Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, affecting, or involving two or more nations <international trade> 2 : active, known, or reaching beyond national boundaries <an international reputation> - in•ter•na•tion•al•ly /-'nash-n&-lE, -&n-&l-E/ adverb |
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lagoon
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Pronunciation: l&-'gün
Function: noun : a shallow channel or pond near or connected with a larger body of water |
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NAFTA
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North American Free Trade Agreement
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Non-renewable
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NOT capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures <renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands>
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occupation
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Pronunciation: "äk-y&-'pA-sh&n
Function: noun 1 : one's business or profession 2 : the taking possession and control of an area <occupation of a conquered country> |
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oppression
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Pronunciation: &-'presh-&n
Function: noun 1 : cruel or unjust use of authority or power |
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phenomena
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Pronunciation: fi-'näm-&-"nän, -n&n
Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural phenome•na /-n&, -"nä /; or -nons 1 plural phenomena : an observable fact or event 2 : a fact, feature, or event of scientific interest 3 a : a rare or important fact or event b plural phenomenons : an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal person or thing |
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Political system
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A political system is a social system of politics and government. It is usually compared to the law system, economic system, cultural system, and other social systems
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recession
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an economic condition characterized by a mild increase in unemployment and a moderate decline in production and sales
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renewable
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Pronunciation: ri-'n(y)ü-&-b&l
Function: adjective 1 : capable of being renewed 2 : capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures <renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands> |
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Resource allocation
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In strategic planning, a resource-allocation decision is a plan for using available resources, for example human resources, especially in the near term, to achieve goals for the future.
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scarcity
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Pronunciation: 'sker-s&t-E, 'skar-
Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties : the quality or state of being scarce : a very small supply |
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thematic
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Pronunciation: 'thEm
Function: noun 1 a : a subject for a work of literature, art, or music <guilt and punishment is the theme of the story> b : a specific and distinctive quality, characteristic, or concern <the house was decorated in a country theme> 2 : a written exercise : COMPOSITION |
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topography
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Pronunciation: t&-'päg-r&-fE
Function: noun 1 : the art or practice of showing on maps or charts the heights and depths of the features of a place 2 : the shape and height and depth of the features of a place |
