Vocabulario

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1.- Environment

* The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
* 2 (the environment) the natural world, especially as affected by human activity.Example.
* In this uncertain environment one crucial instrument of unity and stability was the newly introduced, compulsory education system.
* Some reports suggest the sturgeon may alreadybe adapting to its changing environment.
* The laws of physics apply even in todays stilted idealistic environment.
Afford.

* 1 (can/could afford) have sufficient money, time, or meansfor.
* 2 provide (an opportunity or facility).
Examples:
* But more buildings means higher utility bills and maintenance costs when colleges cannot afford them.
* Their increasing wealthmeans they can afford to make acquisitions.
* And that means that only the biggest and best-funded labs can afford to run them.
3. Pollute

* 1 contaminate (water, the air, etc.) withharmful or poisonous substances.
* 2 defile or corrupt.
Example:
1. Public transport is good because if we all use it we will pollute less
2. Bodies will pollute drinking water at newcemetery claim
4.- Holiday

* 1 an extended period of recreation, especially away from home.
* 2 a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
* 3 [with modifier] a short periodduring which the payment of instalments, tax, etc. may be suspended.
Examples.
* And finally, we've heard that there's an upcoming Holiday or two to prepare for.
* We also stayed at severalpowered campsites and Holiday parks which can be found in almost every town.
* Our favorite presents to give and get this Holiday season.

5.-weather

* 1 the state of the atmosphere at aplace and time as regards temperature, wind, rain, etc. (noun)
* 1 wear away or change in form or appearance by long exposure to the weather. (verb)
Example
1.- Keep a weather eye on be...
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