IELTS, essential words Flashcards
1
Q
aquatic
A
living in the water
2
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array
A
a large number, a collection
3
Q
defense
A
protection
4
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deforestation
A
the removal of all trees from a large area
5
Q
environment
A
the natural world
6
Q
erosion
A
loss of soil from action of water or wind
7
Q
extend
A
to reach past, get bigger
8
Q
fell
A
to cut down
9
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habitat
A
the natural area where a plant or animal lives
10
Q
impact
A
a strong effect
11
Q
inhibit
A
to prevent, slow down
12
Q
intercept
A
to catch
13
Q
logging
A
the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes
14
Q
myriad
A
many, numerous
15
Q
nutrient
A
food
16
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pollution
A
damage to air, water, etc.
17
Q
stabilize
A
to keep from changing, maintain
18
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terrestrial
A
living on the land
19
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vanish
A
to disappear
20
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vegetation
A
plants
