Sunday, September 12, 2010

More Vocabulary.

Charity.- A foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)


Ecological.- Characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; "an ecological disaster"


Oil.- A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water; petroleum: a dark oil consisting    mainly of hydrocarbons.


Mat - A small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it.


Dangerous.- Involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm.


Catastrophic.-  Calamity: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; a sudden violent change in the earth's surface.


Soak.- The process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid).



Mitigate.- M
ake less severe or harsh; To reduce, lessen, or decrease.


Nylon.- A  thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers; a synthetic fabric.


Biodegradable.- Capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria.

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