Traveler C1, Module 3, Units 5 and 6

Mr. Herring (Turkey)
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  1. absorb
    take in a liquid
  2. activist
    a reformer who works to achieve social or political change
  3. additional
    further or extra
  4. aftershock
    a tremor following the main tremor of an earthquake
    The Xinhua news agency said aftershocks had triggered landslides that blocked a main road.
  5. aid
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need
  6. aim
    propose or intend
    Every two years the Martians will be joined by four more refugees from Earth, with the eventual aim of building up a full-fledged colony.
  7. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
  8. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  9. amplitude
    greatness of magnitude
  10. arise
    move upward
  11. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
  12. aurora
    bands of light caused by charged solar particles
    But these newest findings show that auroras on exoplanets probably aren't formed from charged particles travelling on the solar wind. Scientific American (Jan 22, 2013)
  13. aurora borealis
    the aurora of the northern hemisphere
    The Northern Lights, more properly known as the Aurora Borealis, have long enchanted visitors to Iceland.
  14. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  15. bathroom
    a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
    Mr. Portugal, who had been in the bathroom when the police arrived, came out with hands bound in nylon rope, the authorities said.
  16. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  17. biodiversity
    the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat
  18. bit
    a small piece or quantity of something
    "It actually feels a little bit weird but definitely much better," he said.
  19. blackout
    darkness resulting from the extinction of lights
    Syrian residents confirmed the blackout, but said mobile phones and landlines were working normally.
  20. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  21. blizzard
    a weather event with widespread snowfall and strong winds
  22. breeze
    a slight and usually refreshing wind
    Chilly sea breezes carried the scent of fresh-cut lumber, as the newly repaired boardwalk, still covered with sawdust, quickly filled up with people.
  23. brutal
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  24. bulge
    swell or protrude outwards
    When Nelson’s flag went up, Opara flashed an expression of disbelief: hands on top of his head, eyes bulging, mouth agape.
  25. burst
    come open suddenly and violently
  26. bypass
    avoid something
    Researchers at Northwestern University and North Carolina State University have discovered that anti-virus programs for Android can usually be bypassed using trivial means.
  27. characterize
    be typical of
  28. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
    Tickets for Sunday’s match are close to selling out, organizers said.
  29. collide
    crash together with violent impact
  30. collision
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
  31. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  32. comeback
    return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
    Only David Bowie's comeback has generated equivalent excitement this year.
  33. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
  34. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  35. consideration
    the process of giving careful thought to something
  36. construct
    make by combining materials and parts
  37. contaminate
    make impure
  38. contamination
    the state of being corrupted by contact or association
    This month, the two coalition partners have agreed on certain provisions that could protect drinking water from contamination, according to the German media.
  39. conventional
    following accepted customs and proprieties
  40. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  41. cornerstone
    the basic or fundamental part on which something depends
    Improving fuel economy is a cornerstone of Ford's vehicle strategy.
  42. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  43. crest
    the top or extreme point of something
  44. crust
    the outer layer of the Earth
    Geological Survey, “Crusts generally cover all soil spaces not occupied by green plants. Slate (Apr 22, 2013)
  45. cutback
    a reduction in quantity or rate
    German manufacturing contracted for the first time in five months while France, Italy and Spain suffered steep cutbacks in output.
  46. dated
    marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
    Even video games made Doctor Who look dated.
  47. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  48. define
    show the form or outline of
  49. deforest
    remove the trees from
    Power outages and minor flooding were reported as Isaac moved across the hilly and severely deforested Caribbean country. Scientific American (Aug 26, 2012)
  50. degradation
    a change to a lower state
  51. depletion
    the state of being used up
    "Ozone depletion has stopped, leveled off," Braathen said. Scientific American (Sep 14, 2012)
  52. desertification
    a gradual transformation into arid, uninhabitable land
    Some regions of China are considered too windy for good farming; 61 percent of the country’s desertification is caused by wind. Scientific American (Apr 5, 2013)
  53. diameter
    the length of a straight line through the center of a circle
  54. difference
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
  55. disappear
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  56. disaster
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  57. downpour
    a heavy rain
    Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam said on Sunday that Port Louis had a torrential downpour with 152 mm falling in two hours.
  58. drift
    be in motion due to some air or water current
  59. drill
    systematic training by multiple repetitions
    Schoolchildren are led through weekly tornado drills every spring.
  60. drizzle
    very light rain
    We all sat in the drizzle eating fairy cakes and making friends.
  61. drought
    a shortage of rainfall
  62. drought
    a shortage of rainfall
  63. drought
    a shortage of rainfall
  64. durable
    existing for a long time
  65. earthquake
    vibration from underground movement along a fault plane
  66. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
  67. emission
    the act of causing to flow forth
  68. emit
    give off, send forth, or discharge
  69. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  70. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  71. endangered
    in imminent threat of extinction
  72. energy
    forceful exertion
  73. entitle
    give the right to
  74. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
  75. epicenter
    a point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake
  76. epicenter
    a point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake
  77. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are the same
  78. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  79. expansion
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  80. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  81. extinction
    the state of being no longer in existence
  82. fault
    an imperfection in an object or machine
  83. favorable
    encouraging or approving or pleasing
  84. firm
    not soft or yielding to pressure
    Economists expect the recovery to firm up in the coming quarters backed by exports and private consumption.
  85. fjord
    a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs
  86. fjord
    a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs
  87. fumes
    gases ejected from an engine as waste products
    Either way, he said, the fumes can irritate the lungs if inhaled. Salon (May 29, 2013)
  88. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  89. generate
    bring into existence
  90. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
  91. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  92. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  93. grass
    narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns
    Minutes later we saw those very beasts munching on grass.
  94. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
  95. hail
    precipitation of ice pellets
  96. headline
    the title or caption of a newspaper article
    The next day, the news appeared in the New York Times under the headline “Another Solar System Is Found 36 Trillion Miles from the Sun.”
  97. heat wave
    a period of unusually hot weather
    Meanwhile, frequent power cuts are making it difficult for Delhi's citizens to deal with the unrelenting heat wave.
  98. herbivore
    any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants
  99. herbivore
    any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants
  100. hibernating
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
    Higher body temperatures also allow hibernating bears to keep newborn cubs warm. Slate (Feb 15, 2013)
  101. hinge
    a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
  102. humidity
    wetness in the atmosphere
  103. humidity
    wetness in the atmosphere
  104. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  105. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
  106. improve
    to make better
  107. incorporate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
  108. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  109. inhabitant
    a person who lives in a particular place
  110. interrupt
    make a break in
  111. landslide
    the descent of a large mass of dirt and rock down a slope
    Three people were missing due to heavy rains and landslides.
  112. leak
    enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
  113. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
  114. letdown
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
    Dwelling on one letdown will lead only to more failures. Washington Post (Jan 30, 2012)
  115. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
  116. magma
    molten rock in the earth's crust
  117. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
  118. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
  119. marsupial
    a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
  120. maximum
    the greatest or most complete or best possible
  121. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  122. meteor
    a small, solid space object that has entered Earth's atmosphere
    Most meteors burn up well before reaching the ground.
  123. muggy
    hot or warm and humid
  124. neutral
    having no personal preference
  125. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  126. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  127. optional
    possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
  128. original
    preceding all others in time
  129. outburst
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
    During my outburst her large, startled eyes fill with tears.
  130. outweigh
    be heavier than
    The Scottish government said the proposal had already been rejected as its high cost outweighed any benefits.
  131. overcast
    filled or abounding with clouds
    On a recent overcast Thursday in Mexico City, Peatónito prepared for duty.
  132. packed
    filled to capacity
    They are being packed in like sardines and trundled back to dirty reality.
  133. pane
    sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
    Windows the hut had two, one on either side; but neither contained more than two complete panes of glass. James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
  134. peak
    a V shape
  135. plain
    simple
    Australia requires plain packaging for its cigarettes and on May 28th Ireland’s health minister said he was planning a similar ban.
  136. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  137. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  138. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  139. poach
    hunt illegally
    Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said elephant poaching was a growing security concern, particularly in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad and Gabon.
  140. polar
    of or existing within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
  141. pollute
    contaminate; make impure
  142. populate
    fill or be filled with
    Roth was born and raised in Newark's Weequahic neighborhood, populated almost entirely by Jewish families at the time. Seattle Times (Mar 20, 2013)
  143. posterity
    all future generations
  144. predator
    any animal that lives by preying on other animals
  145. prey
    animal hunted or caught for food
  146. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
  147. proposal
    the act of making a suggestion
  148. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
  149. rainfall
    water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
    The heaviest rainfall to hit China’s capital in sixty years left many dead, stranded thousands at the main airport, and flooded major roads. Salon (May 25, 2013)
  150. recommend
    express a good opinion of
  151. recreational
    of or relating to an activity that diverts or amuses
    His son played baseball only recreationally, focusing instead on basketball. Seattle Times (May 23, 2013)
  152. reduce
    make smaller
  153. refrain
    resist doing something
  154. relationship
    a mutual connection between people
  155. rely
    have confidence or faith in
  156. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
  157. representative
    serving to typify
  158. reptile
    a cold-blooded vertebrate including snakes and lizards
    The creature, described online today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was an early ichthyosaur, a four-footed reptile turned seafarer.
  159. require
    have need of
  160. resign
    accept as inevitable
  161. reverse
    change to the contrary
  162. roof
    a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
    The steeply pitched roof will let natural light stream in, making the covered, glass-centric stadium seem more like it's outside. Seattle Times (May 14, 2013)
  163. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  164. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  165. satellite
    any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
  166. scavenge
    clean refuse from
  167. scavenger
    someone who collects things discarded by others
  168. seismic
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
  169. seismic
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
  170. seismic
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
  171. setback
    an unfortunate happening that thwarts or hinders
    Historically, suicide rates rise during times of financial stress and economic setbacks. Seattle Times (May 3, 2013)
  172. shortcoming
    a failing or deficiency
    But for some Android fans, such shortcomings may be deal breakers. Seattle Times (May 18, 2013)
  173. showcase
    a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
    An exhibit at Newark Public Library showcases photos of Roth's life. Seattle Times (Mar 19, 2013)
  174. signify
    denote or connote
  175. slaughter
    the killing of animals, as for food
  176. slay
    kill intentionally and with premeditation
  177. sleet
    precipitation consisting of a mixture of rain and snow
    Further warnings have been issued for snow, sleet and rain across the UK.
  178. smog
    air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
    With a further day of smog choking Beijing, there’s very little multinational companies can do to reassure employees who are worried about air pollution.
  179. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
  180. spot
    a point located with respect to surface features of some region
    Sophisticated Southern Jackson’s historic downtown is primarily a place of business, with lunch spots, parks and museums scattered among the office buildings.
  181. spotlight
    illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
    In contrast to the Japanese, Chinese auto companies are assiduously avoiding the spotlight.
  182. submit
    yield to the control of another
  183. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  184. sustainable
    capable of being prolonged
  185. symbolic
    relating to or using arbitrary signs
  186. temperate
    not extreme
  187. thought
    the content of cognition
  188. threaten
    utter intentions of injury or punishment against
  189. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  190. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  191. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  192. torture
    infliction of suffering to punish or obtain information
  193. trace
    an indication that something has been present
  194. tragedy
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  195. tsunami
    a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave
  196. turnout
    attendance for a particular event or purpose
    Turnout may be a crucial factor on April 14.
  197. upkeep
    the activity of maintaining something in good working order
    She said the Army had begun reducing contracts, canceling training, stopping maintenance, halting upkeep to facilities and imposing a hiring freeze.
  198. upturn
    an upward movement or trend as in business activity
    But the recent upturn in home prices looks like the real thing.
  199. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
  200. utilize
    put into service
  201. vegetation
    the process of growth in plants
  202. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  203. vibrate
    sound with resonance
  204. volunteer
    a person who performs work done by choice
Created on Fri May 31 02:33:40 EDT 2013 (updated Fri May 31 02:34:09 EDT 2013)

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