Vocabulary Flashcards

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scarcity

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shortage; the state of being in short supply

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scarce

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In short supply; not plentiful.

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contamination

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The action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning.

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contaminate

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To make something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

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rural

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Relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.

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abrupt

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Sudden and unexpected.

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abruptly

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In a sudden, unexpected, or curt manner.

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credible

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Able to be believed; convincing.

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solemn

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Formal and dignified; serious.

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relentless

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Oppressively constant