EAP Unit 2 Lesson B Vocabulary Flashcards

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opt for

Back

to choose or select

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instead of

Back

in place of

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hinder

Back

make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

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scarcity

Back

a shortage or lack of something

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droughts

Back

prolonged periods of abnormally low rainfall

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shortage

Back

a state in which something is lacking

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crops

Back

plants cultivated for food or other purposes

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implement

Back

to put into effect or action/to start to use

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adopt

Back

to take up or start to use

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drip

Back

to fall or let fall in drops