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to create
/kɹiˈeɪt/
verb
to bring something into existence or make something happen
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to reduce
/ɹəˈdus/, /ɹiˈdus/, /ɹɪˈdus/
verb
to make something less or smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
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homeless
/ˈhoʊmɫəs/
noun
someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets
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to improve
/ˌɪmˈpɹuv/
verb
to make a person or thing better
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to provide
/pɹəˈvaɪd/
verb
to give someone the thing that they need or want
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affordable
/əˈfɔɹdəbəɫ/
adjective
having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties
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politician
/ˌpɑɫəˈtɪʃən/
noun
someone who works in the government or a law-making organization
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accountable
/əˈkaʊnəbəɫ/, /əˈkaʊntəbəɫ/
adjective
responsible for one's actions and being ready to explain them
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vocational
/voʊˈkeɪʃənəɫ/
adjective
involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation
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to increase
/ˈɪnˌkɹis/, /ˌɪnˈkɹis/
verb
to become larger in amount or size
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shelter
/ˈʃɛɫtɝ/
noun
a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather
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deforestation
/dɪˌfɔɹɪˈsteɪʃən/
noun
the action of removing the trees from an area completely
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crime
/ˈkɹaɪm/
noun
an illegal act that is punishable by law
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mobility
/moʊˈbɪɫəti/, /moʊˈbɪɫɪti/
noun
the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another
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junk food
/dʒˈʌŋk fˈuːd/
noun
unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.
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invasion
/ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
noun
the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants
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destructive
/dɪˈstɹəktɪv/
adjective
causing a lot of damage or harm
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planet
/ˈpɫænət/
noun
a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the Sun or any other star
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particularly
/ˌpɑɹˈtɪkjəɫɝɫi/, /pɝˈtɪkjəɫɝɫi/
adverb
used to indicate that something specifically refers or applies to one individual, thing, or situation
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serious
/ˈsɪɹiəs/
adjective
bad or dangerous; significant or worrying due to a possible danger or risk
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dramatically
/dɹəˈmætɪkəɫi/, /dɹəˈmætɪkɫi/
adverb
to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount
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a great deal
/ɐ ɡɹˈeɪt dˈiːl/
phrase
to a significant extent or degree
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ecosystem
/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/
noun
all the organisms that live in a particular area, the way they affect each other and their environment considered as a whole
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against
/əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/
preposition
in opposition to someone or something
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species
/ˈspiʃiz/
noun
a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into
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to dive
/ˈdaɪv/
verb
to jump into water, usually hands and head first
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to explore
/ɪksˈpɫɔɹ/
verb
to visit places one has never seen before
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extensive
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
adjective
covering a large area or having a wide range or scope
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coral
/ˈkɔɹəɫ/
noun
a hard substance created by a marine creature of warm waters that ranges from pink to red in color and is used in jewelry
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reef
/ˈɹif/
noun
a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water
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lionfish
/lˈaɪənfɪʃ/
noun
a type of fish with long, colorful spines on its body, which is typically found in warm waters and can be dangerous to humans
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to estimate
/ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɛstəmət/
verb
to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation
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to reproduce
/ˌɹipɹəˈdus/
verb
(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself
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trap
/ˈtɹæp/
noun
an object that can be used to catch an animal
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poison
/ˈpɔɪzən/
noun
a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
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poisonous
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
adjective
(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy
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population
/ˌpɑpjəˈɫeɪʃən/
noun
the number of people who live in a particular city or country
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to hunt
/ˈhənt/
verb
to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food
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sting
/ˈstɪŋ/
noun
a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison
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unwelcome
/ənˈwɛɫkəm/
adjective
not receiving a warm or friendly reception
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unforgettable
/ˌənfɝˈɡɛtəbəɫ/
adjective
so memorable that being forgotten is impossible
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to treat
/ˈtɹit/
verb
to cure a wound or to give medical care to an injured person
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to multiply
/ˈməɫtəˌpɫaɪ/
verb
to significantly increase in quantity or make something increase in this way
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unable
/əˈneɪbəɫ/
adjective
being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something
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to protect
/pɹəˈtɛkt/
verb
to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed
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