explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
(verb) to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
Example: The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
(verb) to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
Example: The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
abandon /əˈbændən/
(verb) to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
Example: The match was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.
(verb) to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
Example: The match was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.
fine /faɪn/
(adjective) in good health
Example: I am fine.
(adjective) in good health
Example: I am fine.
butterfly /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
(noun) a flying insect with a long thin body and four large, usually brightly coloured, wings
Example: Butterflies are a type of insect with large often brightly coloured wings.
(noun) a flying insect with a long thin body and four large, usually brightly coloured, wings
Example: Butterflies are a type of insect with large often brightly coloured wings.
flora /ˈflɔːrə/
(noun) the plants of a particular area, type of environment or period of time
Example: We were surprised at the various flora in this area.
(noun) the plants of a particular area, type of environment or period of time
Example: We were surprised at the various flora in this area.
fauna /ˈfɔːnə/
(noun) all the animals living in an area or in a particular period of history
Example: the local flora and fauna(= plants and animals)
(noun) all the animals living in an area or in a particular period of history
Example: the local flora and fauna(= plants and animals)
endanger /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/
(verb) to put somebody/something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged
Example: Smoking endangers children's health.
(verb) to put somebody/something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged
Example: Smoking endangers children's health.
ethnic minority /ˌeθnɪk maɪˈnɔːrəti/
(noun) an ethnic group (= a group of people that share a cultural tradition, religion, etc.) , or a member of this group, living in a country where the main ethnic group is different
Example: There are a large number of ethnic minorities in this country.
(noun) an ethnic group (= a group of people that share a cultural tradition, religion, etc.) , or a member of this group, living in a country where the main ethnic group is different
Example: There are a large number of ethnic minorities in this country.
contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/
(noun) the process or fact of making a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease
Example: The water supply is being tested for contamination.
(noun) the process or fact of making a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease
Example: The water supply is being tested for contamination.
orphan /ˈɔːrfn/
(noun) a child whose parents are dead
Example: The children were orphaned by the war.
(noun) a child whose parents are dead
Example: The children were orphaned by the war.
sub-tropical /ˌsʌbˈtrɒpɪkəl/
(adjective)
Example: Vietnam has a sub-tropical climate.
(adjective)
Example: Vietnam has a sub-tropical climate.
wilderness /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(noun) a large area of land that has never been developed or used for growing crops because it is difficult to live there
Example: The Antarctic is the world's last great wilderness.
(noun) a large area of land that has never been developed or used for growing crops because it is difficult to live there
Example: The Antarctic is the world's last great wilderness.