Vocabulary Mars Can Wait. Oceans Can't.

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prolong

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(verb) continuing for a long time

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extravagant

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(adj) excessive, over the top, costing too much

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fallow

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(adjective) inactive; unproductive

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tout

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(verb) attempt to persuade people of something in an aggressive or annoying manner

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desalinate

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(verb) remove salt from seawater

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scarcity

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(noun) the state of being in short supply; shortage

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prestigious

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(adj) having a high reputation; esteemed

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dire

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(adj) extremely serious or urgent

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looming

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(verb) appearing large and threatening

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proclamation

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(noun) a public or official announcement