Omnivore's Dilemma Vocabulary Flashcards

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Determine (verb)

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to figure out or establish something.

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Dilemma (n)

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a tough decision between two or more choices, where each has good and bad sides.

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Industrial (adj.)

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activities or processes related to factories and producing goods on a large scale.

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Irrigation (n)

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the artificial application of water to land or crops to assist with their growth and productivity.

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Modified (adj.)

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altered or changed in some way, typically to improve.

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Resistant (adj.)

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has the ability to withstand or withstands the effects, influence, or action of something else.

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Retain (verb)

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to keep, maintain, or continue to have possession or control of something.

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Sustainable (adj)

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can be maintained or continued over the long term without depleting resources.

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Synthetic (adj)

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something that is created or produced by human beings rather than by nature.

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Thrive (v)

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to prosper, flourish, or grow vigorously and successfully.