So precious that its value cannot be determined.

A person or organization that gives something, especially money.

Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

The action of enrolling or being enrolled.

plain·tive·ly /ˈpleɪn.tɪv.li/

In a way that sounds sad and mournful. Example: The baby cried plaintively for food.

A large group of people. Example: A horde of students waited for lunch.

influx /ˈɪn.flʌks/

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things. Example: The school saw an influx of new students.

pass rate /pæs reɪt/

The percentage of people who pass an exam. Example: The pass rate rose to 85%.

concentrate /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/

To focus all one's attention on a particular object or activity. Example: It’s hard to concentrate when hungry.

undernourished /ˌʌn.dəˈnʌr.ɪʃt/

Having insufficient food or other substances for good health. Example: Many children are undernourished.

micronutrient /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈnjuː.tri.ənt/

A chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms. Example: Iron is a vital micronutrient.

stunted /ˈstʌn.tɪd/

Having been prevented from growing or developing properly. Example: The child is small and stunted.

A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery. Example: This result gives a clue to the problem.

chronic malnutrition /ˈkrɒn.ɪk ˌmæl.nuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

A condition of prolonged poor nutrition. Example: In the past, chronic malnutrition was common.

prosperous /ˈprɒs.pər.əs/

Successful in material terms; flourishing financially. Example: Education helps people become prosperous.

To worry about something. Example: Parents often fret about their children’s health.

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/ - Protecting biodiversity is essential for human survival.

/kənˈven.ʃən/ - The UN signed a convention on biodiversity.

/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ - Many species face the risk of extinction.

/əˈses/ - Scientists are trying to assess the risk of climate change.

/ˈfræk.ʃən/ - Only a fraction of plants has been studied.

/səˈsep.tə.bəl/ - Children are more susceptible to diseases.

/ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tər ˈspiː.ʃiːz/ - Frogs are often used as indicator species of pollution.

/ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ - Tigers are charismatic animals that attract media attention.

/ˈkiː.stoʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz/ - Bees are considered a keystone species in many ecosystems.

/ˈsteɪ.pəl fuːd/ - Rice is the staple food in many Asian countries.

/ˈpɑː.lə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/ - Bees are important pollinators.

/ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/ - Lions are natural predators.

/ˈvʌl.nɚ.ə.bəl/ - Sea otters are vulnerable to hunting.

/ʌnˈtʃekt/ - The unchecked growth of urchins damaged the kelp forest.

/ˈhæv.ək/ - Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems.

/vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/ - phàm ăn, tham ăn. Example: The caterpillar is a voracious eater of cactus.

/reɪz əˈwer.nəs/ - nâng cao nhận thức. Example: Campaigns help raise awareness about climate change.

/ˈɪm.plə.ment/ - thực thi, triển khai. Example: The government must implement conservation laws.

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/ - bền vững. Example: We need sustainable farming methods.

/ˈmɒn.əʊˌkʌl.tʃər/ - độc canh (chỉ trồng một loại cây). Example: Monoculture farming can damage soil health.

/ˈlɒɡ.ɪŋ/ - việc khai thác gỗ. Example: Illegal logging threatens rainforests.

/ˌriːˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ - tái chế. Example: Many European countries are good at recycling domestic waste.

/ˈlænd.fɪl/ - bãi rác. Example: Reducing waste in landfills helps protect biodiversity.

/ˈɡriːn.haʊs ˈɡæsɪz/ - khí nhà kính. Example: Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases.

/ˈfɔːr.trəs/ - pháo đài. Example: Stalin said there were no fortresses that Bolsheviks could not storm.

/ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪks/ - những người Bolshevik (đảng cách mạng Nga). Example: The Bolsheviks seized power in 1917.

/dɪkˈteɪ.tə.ʃɪp/ - chế độ độc tài. Example: Stalin ruled under a dictatorship.

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shortage

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A situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.

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purpose-built

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Constructed for a specific purpose.

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storeroom

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A room in which items are stored.

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grain

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Seeds of cereal plants.

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landlocked

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Almost or entirely surrounded by land.

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stunting

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Impaired growth and development in children due to poor nutrition.

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blight

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To spoil or damage something.

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