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May 20, 2012

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.
 



 

May 18, 2012

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.






May 9, 2012

Initiative

 a new action or movement, often intended to solve a problem
The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 8, 2012

Poacher

someone who catches and kills animals illegally




May 7, 2012

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

May 5, 2012

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?