Vocabulary Flashcards

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drought

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A prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world.

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housing expansion

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The process of increasing the number of residential buildings in a particular area.

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fire squads

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Teams of firefighters organized to respond to and manage fire emergencies.

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erratically

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not in a regular way,
in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner.

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precipitation

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the amount of rain that falls

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criticize sb/sth for

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To express disapproval of someone or something.

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halt

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To bring or come to an abrupt stop.

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terminate

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To bring to an end.