Easter Island Reading - Vocabulary (English)

A comprehensive set of English vocabulary flashcards derived from the Easter Island reading notes. Each card includes an English term and a concise definition.

Ancient

Very old; from the distant past.

Remote

Far away; distant from populated areas.

Settled

Having established a permanent residence; inhabited.

Isolated

Separated from others; far from other people or communities.

Carved

Cut or carved into a surface; engraved.

Massive

Very large or heavy.

Platforms

Raised flat surfaces that serve as bases or stages.

Identity

The fact of being who or what someone is; the distinguishing characteristics of a person or thing.

Stranded

Left in a place with little or no means to leave; stuck.

Extraterrestrial

Originating outside Earth; alien.

Archaeological

Relating to archaeology, the study of human history through artifacts.

Genetic

Relating to genes or heredity.

Definitively

In a way that is decisive and final; conclusively.

Folklore

Traditional beliefs, stories, and practices of a culture.

Assume

To suppose something to be true without proof.

Pollen

Fine powder produced by plants that fertilizes seeds.

Sediments

Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; layers formed by deposition.

Fragile

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Fertilised

Having received pollen to enable fertilization; fertilised.

Scarce

In short supply; not readily available.

Erosion

The process of wearing away soil or rock by wind or water.

Cannibalism

The act of eating the flesh of one's own species.

Collapse

A sudden failure or breakdown; to fall apart.

Accelerated

Made faster; sped up.

Self-destruction

The act of destroying oneself; self-destruction.

Displays

Displays or shows; exhibitions.

Rival

A competitor; someone who challenges another.

Chieftains

Leaders of tribes; chiefs.

Dominance

Power and influence; control.

Feed

To give food to; nourish.

Toppling

The act of overturning or falling over.

Catastrophe

A large-scale disaster or misfortune.

Infertile

Unable to reproduce; barren.

Moist

Damp or slightly wet.

Sustainable

Capable of being maintained or continued for a long time; environmentally friendly.

Contend

To assert or argue; to compete.

Upright

Vertical; standing up.

Manoeuvre

To move skillfully; to handle or manage.

Tilted

Slanted or leaning.

Convinced

Completely sure; persuaded.

Grooves

Long narrow cuts or channels.

Overrun

To spread over or occupy beyond a limit; swamp.

Doomed

Certain to fail or be destroyed; destined for misfortune.

Deforestation

The removal or clearing of forests.

Stable

Not likely to change; steady.

Immunity

Protection from infection or disease; resistance.

Decimated

Kill or destroy a large proportion of.

Shrivelled

Withered or dried up; reduced in size.

Ingenious

Clever and inventive.

Stewards

Managers or caretakers responsible for overseeing something.

Reckless

Without regard for danger; rash.

Abject failure

Complete, utter failure.

Worst-case scenario

The most severe possible outcome.