english 3 Flashcards

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the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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habitat

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(of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence.

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extinct

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3
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not conforming to a high moral standard

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unethical

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4
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the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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biodiversity

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5
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a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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ecosystems

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6
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prevention of wasteful use of a resource.

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conservation

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7
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To become subject to something unwelcome or unpleasant

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incurred

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8
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to attempt (something, such as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort.

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endeavor

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9
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(of a tree or plant) depicted with the roots exposed.

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eradicated

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10
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an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement.

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inception

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11
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the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

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genome

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12
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not conforming to accepted standards of morality. (NOTE: morality means knowing right from wrong)

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immoral

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13
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likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

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susceptible

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14
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an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development.

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embryos

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15
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a person or animal that takes on all or part of the role of mother to another person or animal.

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surrogate mothers

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