The natural world Flashcards
1
Q
n., a large number; a collection
A
Array
2
Q
Living on the land
A
Terrestrial
3
Q
Living in the water
A
Aquatic
4
Q
Many; numerous
A
Myriad
5
Q
Adj., whole; complete
A
Intact
6
Q
n., the cutting down of trees for commercial use
A
Logging
7
Q
To catch, to interrupt the progress of sth
A
Intercept
8
Q
In the air
A
Cutting down trees keeps pollutants AIRBORNE
9
Q
A priority, an urgent need
A
Imperative
10
Q
To reproduce
A
BREEDing grounds
11
Q
Unprotected from the wind
A
Windswept
12
Q
To live under difficult conditions
A
Endure
13
Q
A difficult act or achievement
A
Feat
14
Q
To leave the correct route; to become separated from the group
A
Stray
15
Q
Adj., small in numbers or amount
A
SPARSE rainfall
