Unit 1 c Flashcards

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ambition

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a strong desire to achieve sth

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preserve

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: to keep (something) safe from harm or loss

: to prevent (food) from decaying

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3
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conservation

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he protection of animals, plants, and natural resources

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4
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dispute

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a disagreement or argument

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5
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outlook

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the way that a person thinks about things

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6
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an optimistic outlook on the future

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how to use

prep : on

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prosperity

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the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money

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flourish

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to grow well : to be healthy

to be very successful : to do very well

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foster

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to help (something) grow or develop

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vice

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bad or immoral behavior or habits
: a moral flaw or weakness
: a minor bad habit

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vast

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very great in size, amount, or extent

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12
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vastly

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very much

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13
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this is vastly larger than that

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