TPO31 Flashcards
speciation
the formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.
interbreed
(with reference to an animal) breed or cause to breed with another of a different race or species.
wolves and dogs can interbreed
trickle
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream.
a solitary tear trickled down her cheek
come, go, or appear slowly or gradually.
the first members of the congregation began to trickle in
n
a small flow of liquid.
a trickle of blood
afford
provide or supply (an opportunity or facility).
the rooftop terrace affords beautiful views
breakup
the separation or breaking up of something into several pieces or sections.
the breakup of the Ottoman Empire
imperceptibly
in a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
the corners of her mouth rose almost imperceptibly
colossal
extremely large.
a colossal amount of mail
mutate
change or cause to change in form or nature.
technology continues to mutate at an alarming rate
neutral
خنثی
instruction
a direction or order.
he issued instructions to the sheriff
detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled.
always study the instructions supplied
teaching; education.
the school offers personalized instruction in a variety of skills
Poverty
the state of being extremely poor.
thousands of families are living in abject poverty
quotient
a degree or amount of a specified quality or characteristic.
the increase in Washington’s cynicism quotient
participate
take part in an action or endeavour.
thousands participated in a nationwide strike
ultimately
finally; in the end.
the largest firms may ultimately become unstoppable
intervene
come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute
maturation
بلوغ
savanna
a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.
altitude
ارتفاع
consisting
شامل
prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion
notably
in particular; especially.
a diet low in animal fat protects against potentially fatal diseases, notably diabetes
waterlogged
saturated with or full of water.
“parts of the racecourse were waterlogged”
satisfactory
fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect.
the brakes are satisfactory if not particularly powerful
penetrate
succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing).
the shrapnel had penetrated his head and chest
leach
(with reference to a soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater.
the nutrient is quickly leached away
lush
(of vegetation) growing luxuriantly.
lush greenery and cultivated fields
outcompete
surpass (someone) in competition.
they were outcompeted by their foreign rivals
humus
the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
گیاخاک
decomposition
تجزیه
