Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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atmosphere

A

the mass of gases surrounding the earth or any other celestial body

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2
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concept

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an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

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3
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consequence

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a result of something that has happened

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4
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criteria

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a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

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5
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current

A

Happening now

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6
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devoted

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to give an amount of time, attention, etc. to something

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7
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dramatic

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sudden, very great and often surprising

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8
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eliminate

A

Get rid off completely

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9
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erosion

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the process by which the surface of something is gradually destroyed through the action of wind, rain, etc.

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10
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essentially

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when you think about the true, important or basic nature of somebody/something

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11
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fertilizer

A

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

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12
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perspective

A

Your own opinion

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13
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profound

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Very great

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14
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satisfly

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to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want

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15
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transform

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to change the form of something

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