vocabulary - environment
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con·se·quence (noun)
the logical effect from an action; the corresponding effect of a cause |
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dev·as·ta·tion (noun)
destruction; complete ruin |
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dis·col·or·a·tion (noun)
a loss of color or a change in appearance
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dom·i·nant (adjective)
ruling; prevailing; controlling; Of, relating to, or being a species that is most characteristic of an ecological community and usually determines the presence, abundance, and type of other species |
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e·col·o·gy (noun)
The science of the relationship between organisms and their environment; ecological: of or relating to the science of ecology
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na·tive
belonging to one by birth (as in "native language"); a plant or animal that originated from a particular place or region (as in "native habitat") |
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pen·e·trate (verb )
To enter, break through or force a way into |
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pop·u·la·tion
The total number of a specific group of organisms (for example, it could be people, plants, birds, animals, fish...) living in a defined area. |
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pre·vail
to win or to be greater in strength: as in a "prevailing theory" this is the best explanation so far
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quar·an·tine (noun)
A period of time during which a potentially contagious disease carrier is isolated to prevent the spread of infection |
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ram·pant (adjective)
unrestrained; to grow or spread uncontrollably |
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the·o·ry (noun)
an explanation or reasoning based on limited information |
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vas·cu·lar (adjective)
Of, characterized by, or containing special ducts, or tubes that conduct or circulate fluids (such as blood, lymph, or sap) through the body of an animal or a plant.
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