Topic 4 Global Warming

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alleviation

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a decrease in severity; relief

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catastrophe

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a large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure

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alleviation

a decrease in severity; relief

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catastrophe

a large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure

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commend

to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of

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condemn

to express strong disapproval of; denounce

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exonerate

(v.) to clear from a charge or accusation

V + sb from sth

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permafrost

permanently frozen layer of soil beneath the surface of the ground

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Prevalence

the fact that something is very common or happens often

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inspect

to look at carefully in search of flaws

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tactful

(adj.) skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite

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thawing

defrosting

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reproach

address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

V + sb for doing something

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pledge

to make a serious promise

V + to do something

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sparingly

in a restricted or limited manner

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contagious

able to be transmitted from one person to another, often referring to diseases.