Vocabulary Flashcards

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citizens

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Members of a community or nation.

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opportunity

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A favorable chance or prospect.

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microbes

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Microscopic organisms, especially bacteria.

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sensors

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Devices that detect and respond to physical stimuli.

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boll weevils

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A type of beetle that is a pest of cotton.

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restore

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To bring back to a former condition.

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gingerly

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In a careful or cautious manner.

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fragmented

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Broken into pieces.

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nocturnal

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Active during the night.

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quell

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To suppress or put an end to.