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well being
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The condition of a person characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity.
merely
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Only. And nothing else or more.
perceive
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To become aware of, through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing.
obesity
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The condition of being obese. Excessive accumulation of weight and fat.
underweight
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Weighing less than is normal, healthy, or required.
anorexia
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A disease which consists of loss of appetite, and an abnormal fear of being obese.
approaches
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Ways of accomplishing something. Perspectives.
portions
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A part or quantity that is assigned to a person, as in food.
jog
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To run at a slow trot or pace, as wjem a person is exercising.
daily
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Happening or done every day.
boost
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To increase; raise.
self confidence
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The feeling of assurance, especially of self-assurance that a person may have.
anxiety
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A state of apprehension. Eager, often agitated desire in a person.
consumption
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The act or process of consuming.
liver
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A large, reddish-brown, glandular organ in a person's body. (Hepatic Cirrhosis)
fertility
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The condition, of being fertile. A person may procreate babies if he or she is fertile.
ulcers
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A lesion of a mucous membrane such aas the one in the stomach or duodenum.
risk
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The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger.
health conditions
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A disease, state of health or physical sickness. E.g. He has a heart condition.
fatal
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Causing or capatable of causing death. E.g. the doctor said he had a fatal disease.
check-ups
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A general physical examination made by a doctor.
intake
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The quatinty taken into a person's body.
unit of heat
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The unit or measure of energy.
gender
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The condition or category of being female or male sex.
go hand in hand
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It expresses when two things are related, accompanied or go together.
working out
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Exercising.
metabolism
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The chemical process of a specific substance within the living body.
breathing
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Inhaling and exhaling air, especially when naturally and freely. Respiring.
wastes
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The undigested residue of food eliminated from the body; excrement.
toxins
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A dangerous substance, that is produced in the body by living cells.
store
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To reserve, save or put away for future use.
burn
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To consume or destroy energy. E.g. a person burns calories exercising.
body mass index
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A measurement of the percentages of fat and muscle mass in the human body.
exceeds
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To go beyond the limits of.
weight loss
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The condition of losing weight.
diabetes
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A disease marked by thirst and excessive discharge of urine. Diabetes Mellitus.
sodium chloride
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A white crystalline compound, used as a food preservative and seasoning. Salt.
hypertension
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Abnormally elevatedor high bood pressure.
labels
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A small piece of paper attached to an article to identify its origin, contents, etc.
servings
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An individual portion of food or drink. The amout of servings of a product.
assorted
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Consisting of a number of different kinds.
lean meat
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Meat, containing little or no fat.
laughter
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The act of laughing.
endure
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To carry on through, despite difficult times. To endure life.
joyful
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Feeling, causing, or indicating joy or happiness.
resort to
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To turn to something that is not the first choice. To look for.
cutting down
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Reducing.
spectators
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An observer of an event. One spectator, two...
simultaneous
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Happening, existing, or donde at the same time.
live
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At, during, or from the time of actual ocurrence or performance. A live T.V. show.
former
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Having been in the past. E.g. Felipe Caleron is a former Presidet.
entrepreneur
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A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture.
chairman
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The administrative head or presiding officer of an assembly, meeting or committee.
slam drunks
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A dramatic forceful shot into the basket in a basketball game.
free throw
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Also called foul shot in basketball. A shot thrown from the foul line.
MVP
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An abbreviation in sports for the Most Valuable Player.
awards
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A prize or recognition given to a person, player, actor, etc. as for merit or decision.
All Star Game
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A game that is madeyo of the best player (stars) of a sports league.
versatile
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Capable of doing many things competently. Having varied abilities to perform.
driving
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Moving with the ball directly through other players towards the basket. (Basketball)
drawing fouls
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Causing another player to move after or toward one and commit a foul. (Basketball)
pitcher
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The player who throws the ball to the batter in baseball.
outfielder
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A player who is behind the bases and defends left, center, or right field. (Baseball)
seasons
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A period of time that states the total number of games to be played by a team.
full time
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In sports, it means to play in a permanent position without moving to another one.
home runs
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A hit that allows the batter to run around all the bases and score a run. (Baseball)
Muhammad Ali
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An American former boxer and world heavyweight champion.
heavyweights
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The heaviest weight division or category in professional boxing.
polarizing
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In this case it means that people loved him or hated him.
revolutionized
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To bring about a radical or important change in something.
displayed
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Exhibited or showed off.
exemplified
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Served as an example.
Cassius Clay
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The real name of Muhammad Ali.
citing
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Mentioning.
involved
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Participated, took part.
matches
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In boxing, it refers to a fight.
Wayne Gretzky
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A Canadian retired hockey player.
head coach
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The principal trainer of a team.
to total
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Added up in total.
feat
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An act of skill, endurance, imagination, or strength; an achievement.
despite
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In spite of. Despite the chances, he won the game.
unimpressive
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Not very impressing.
unrivaled
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Not having rivalry.
dodging
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Avoinding, evading.
checks
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The act of blocking an opponent in ice hockey, either with one's body or one's stick.
puck
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A hard rubber disk used in ice hockey.
current
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Being in process now. Ocurring at the present time.
Grand Slam Finals
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A championship tournament in Tennis.
comeback
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The act of making up a deficit, as in a contest or game. To return from losing.
defeat
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A loss. The state of being defeated.
quarter
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One of four equal periods of playing time in some sports like football.
golfer
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A person who plays or practices golf.
to date
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Until now, until this moment.
rank
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An official position in sports.
record breaking
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To surpass or break a previous ser record.
strokes
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A movement of the arms trying to hit something with a stick. (Golf)
tournaments
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A series of contests in which number of contestants or teams compete.
broken
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To destroy or surpass a previously set record by setting a new one. S. Yest.
trained
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Today train, yesterday trained. To Coach or to make proficient.
mentor
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A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
qualifying matches
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To reach another position in a competition. To reach the next level.
league
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An association of teams or clubs that compete. "MX Soccer League".
(Guinness World Records)
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An official published book with the world's records in different areas.
Belize
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A country of Central American on the Caribbean Sea.
coastline
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The shape, limit, or boundary of a coast.
fertile
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Rich in material needed to sustain plant growth.
Caribbean Sea
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An arm of the Atlantic Ocean limited by the coasts of Central and South America.
Pacific Ocean
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The largest of the word's oceans, divided into the North and South Pacific Ocean.
temperate climate
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Having a moderate temperature, climate or weather.
countless
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Incapable of being counted; innumerable.
tip
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The end or the other side of an object, place, land etc.
peninsula
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A piece of land that projects into a body of water connected with the mainland.
rated
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Calculated or measured.
top
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Principal, main.
destinations
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Places to where people are directed when travelling or visiting.
scuba diving
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An aquatic sport in which a person uses scuba gear in underwater swimming.
marine life
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It refers to the aquatic life. The living creatures in the ocean.
resorts
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A place frequented by people for relaxation or recreation.
time shares
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A property for vacation owned by serveral people who take turns occupying it.
grey whales
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Keiko, Shamy, and Moby Dick are whales. A big gray marine cetaceous mammal.
breed
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To produce, to give birth or hatch.
give birth
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To deliver for the first time. To bring a baby to life.
spectacle
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Something that can be seen or viewed, like a public performance or display.
brilliant
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Glorious; magnificent.
unsurpassed
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Not being able to go beyond the limit.
sentences
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Expressed ideas. The baby finally spoke a few words and sentences.
Copper Canyon
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A natural Canyon in the state of Chihuahua.
geological formation
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A natural formation in the surface of the earth.
alike
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Similar.
pine
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A pointed tree. Christmas trees are pine trees.
caves
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A natural passage or opening under or into the earth. Bears live in caves.
traces
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A visible or evident "mark" that is left by a person or animal.
archaeological
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Referring to a study of past human life and remaining buildings, tools, and pottery.
plumed serpent
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An archaeological remain in Chichenitza to which this name was given.
bicentennual
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Relating to a 200th anniversary.
planetarium
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A building or room containing a planetarium, with seats for an audience.
per capita
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Per unit or population; per person.
birth place
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The place, city town, etc., where someone is born.
gothic
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Related to an architectural style, prevalent in western Europe.
façade
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The face of a building, especially the principal face.
tunnels
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An underground or underwater passage. An opening through or under a barrier.
mummies
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The dead body of a human that has been preserved. The Mummies of Guanajuato.
uttered
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To send with the voice. To articulate (words); pronounce or speak.
wind up
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To arrive in a place. To finish at a certain place after looking in different ones.
come ashore
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To come to the beach.
delight
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To give a great pleasure or joy.
amaze
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To cause great wonder or astonishment.
display
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A public exhibition. Objects or merchandise placed for viewing by the public.
artifacts
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Objects produced or shaped by human craft, like a tool, weapon, or ornament.
distillery
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An factory for distilling, especially alcoholic liquors, such as tequila, wine, etc.
lightning
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A natural electric discharge in the sky when it rains. The visible flash of light.
opal
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A mineral of hydrated silica. A precious stone made of this mineral.
obsidian
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A usually black hard volcanic glass that displays shiny, curved surfaces.
mines
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An excavation in the earth from which minerals can be extracted.
municipality
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A political unit, town, or village, having a self-government.
arrows
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A straight thin pointed weapon used by Indians to hunt animals.
waterfall
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A vertical descent of water from a height; a cascade. Niagara falls.
staircase
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Series of steos and a supporting structure connecting low and high levels.
cabins
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A small wooden house, usually built in the mountains and used for recreation.
thriving
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Prosperous.
silver mining
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The act of excavating a mine to obtain the metallic mineral of silver. Silver coins.
gem
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In this case it refers to a plce that is valued for its beauty or perfection.
artisan
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A skilled manual worker; a craftsperson.
line
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To form a bordering line along.
woven
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To make (cloth) by interlacing the threads. A zarape is woven.
tablecloths
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A cloth to cover a table, especially during a meal.
trays
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A receptacle with a raised edge or rim, used for carrying or holding articles or food.
laminated
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To compress into a thin plate or sheet. To make by uniting several layers.
environment
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The conditions that surround the earth.
air pollution
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The contamination of the air.
deforestation
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The act of cutting down and clearing away the trees or forests from.
acid rain
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Acid precipiation falling as rain.
makes up
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To cause to exist.
plenty of
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A lot of.
camping
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The act of spending the night in the forest inside a simulated house made of textile.
nearby
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Close by. Near.
polluted
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Contaminated.
trashy
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Characterized by having amounts of trash.
dispose
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To get rid of; to throw out. People dispose their trash every day.
garbage
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Food wastes, as from a kitchen.
oranic
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Relating to, or derived frm living organisms.
inorganic waste
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Waste that is composed of organic matter. Artificial waste.
biodegradable
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Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria.
recycle
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To use again, especially to reprocess.
littering
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Disposing or throwing away trash in prohibited areas, as in the street.
consent
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To give acceptance or approval.
eco friendly
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Earth friendly, not dangerous for the environment.
stream
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The flow, the come and go.
clutter
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To fill or spread over in a disorderly manner.
outdated
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Out of date, old fashioned.
lining
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A continuous mark. The piece of paper is lining the parts that you have to cut out.
circuit board
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A board on which interconnected circuits and components, like microchips are mounted.
silicone
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Any of a group of semi-inorganic polymers.
pipes
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A tubular cylinder that is used for different installations, such as the water of your home.
aluminium
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A silvery-white, ductile metallic element.
fixtures
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Something attached permanently.
harm
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Damage. Hurt.
degreasers
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A substance or liquid that is used to remove grease from a surface.
refillable
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Tha is able to have a second or subsequent filling. A refillable bottle.
culprit
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To be resposible for a bad consequence.
landfills
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Special places of solid waste disposal in which waste is buried in the ground.
postages
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Stamps, label, or printing placed on a letter to be mailed as evidence of paying.
bin
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A container or enclosed space for storage.
compost
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To convert organic waste to fertilizers, to improve soil.
scraps
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Small pieces or fragments of food, leaves, animal fat, and other organic matters.
youth
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The condition or quality of being young. The young people.
take in
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Receive.
get rid of
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To discard, to dispose, to throw away. "I'm getting rid of my old shoes".
bottling up
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The process of putting or placing liquid into a bottle.

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