unit 1: the natural world

words

aquatic (adj)

living in the water

array (noun)

a large number, a collection

defense (noun)

protection

erosion (noun)

loss of soil from action of water or wind

extend (verb)

kéo dài, gia hạn

fell (verb)

to cut down

inhibit (verb)

to prevent, slow down

intercept (verb)

to catch

logging (noun)

the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes

myriad (adj)

many, numerous

nutrient (noun)

food

terrestrial (adj)

living on the land

vanish (verb)

to disappear

vegetation (noun)

plants

defender (noun)

a person protect smth

defend (verb)

to protect smb/smth from smb/smth

erode (verb)

slowly reduce or destroy smth

extent (noun)

area or length

extensive (adj)

covering a large area, having a great range

extensively (adverb)

rộng rãi, bao quát

pollute (verb)

to make air, rivers dirty and dangerous