Deadbolt

mortise lock

Ranch

a very large farm on which animals are kept, especially in North and South America

a cattle ranch

a sheep ranch

He went to work on a ranch.

 

 

Cherish

to love, protect and care for someone or something that is important to you

Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.

Initiative

 a new action or movement, often intended to solve a problem

The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poacher

someone who catches and kills animals illegally

Cunning

describes people who are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose

a cunning plan/ploy

He's a very cunning man

 

 

 

 

 

Conservation

the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity

wildlife conservation

a conservation area

 

carefully using valuable natural substances that exist in limited amounts in order to make certain that they will be available for as long a time as possible

the conservation of coal/gas/oil reserves

Energy conservation reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment