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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

charisma

a special power which some people have naturally which makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration

On screen Garbo had this great charisma so that you couldn't take your eyes off her.

How did a man of so little personal charisma get to be prime minister?

 

 

 

 

 

Habitat

the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives

With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altitude

height above sea level

We are currently flying at an altitude of 15 000 metres.

Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher altitudes.