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abolish: to put an end to a practice or system
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abolitionist: a person who agrees with putting an end to a certain practice or system, especially slavery
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alcove: a hollow or small empty space in the wall of a room
absentee landlord: a landlord who does not live near the property they rent out
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algae: a group of simple plants or organisms. They are usually found in water, and include seaweed and kelp.
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acidic: an acidic substance has a pH of below 7. Acidic foods, such as lemons and vinegar, taste sour.
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airfare: the money it costs to fly on an aeroplane as a passenger
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activist: a person who campaigns to bring about social or political change for a cause they care about
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advocate: a person who defends and supports another person or group
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aesthetics: ideas concerned with beauty and art
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alkaline: an alkaline substance has a pH higher than 7. Many foods, including most vegetables, are alkaline.
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Lemons are an acidic fruit
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Ruins of an amphitheatre in Athens, Greece
angling: a method of fishing with a rod, line and hook
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amphitheatre: an openair theatre with tiers of seating built in a circle or semicircle around the stage area
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air resistance: a force of friction that is caused by the movement of air
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aid agency: an organisation dedicated to distributing aid, such as food, water or medicine, to people who need it
antennae: a pair of long, slender sensory organs found on the head of an insect. They are also called ‘feelers’ as they can pick up smell, taste and sometimes even sound.
allotment: a plot of land rented by a person in order to grow fruit or vegetables
antibiotics: a type of antibacterial substance that can destroy bacterial infections in both people and animals
alloy: a new type of metal made by mixing two or more types of metal
antibodies: substances produced in the blood that destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses
amphibian: an animal that can live both in water and on land
aquaculture: the breeding, rearing or harvesting of any organisms in aquatic (water) environments
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