English Flashcards
1
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nutrients
A
any substance that an organism needs to live and grow
2
Q
to hoard
A
to collect large amounts of something
3
Q
take sth for granted
A
to believe sth without questioning it
4
Q
to overwhelm
A
to be too much to deal with
5
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quantity
A
the amount of something
6
Q
scientific research
A
analysis, study
7
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to repel
A
to discourage, to force away something unwanted
8
Q
sustenance
A
food or energy, support, feeding
9
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peculiar
A
unusual, strange, unique
10
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nurture
A
to take care , to bring up, to raise someone
11
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juvenile
A
relating to a young person, minor
12
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domesticate
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to bring animals or plants under human control
13
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ailments
A
illnesses
14
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reluctant
A
not willing to do something
15
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contempt
A
a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect
