Courtesy

polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

You might get on better with your parents if you showed them some courtesy

 

 

 

 

 

Flip - flop

a type of open shoe, often made of rubber, with a V-shaped strap which goes between the big toe and the toe next to it.

peephole

a small hole in a door or a wall through which you can look, especially without being seen

I have a security peephole in my front door.

 

 

 

 

 

Screendoor

a door consisting of a wire net with very small holes stretched over a frame, which allows air but not insects to move through it

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arctic

the most northern part of the world, which is very cold

Polar bears live in the Arctic.

 

 

 

 

 

Gorge

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock.

Blast

to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

A tunnel was to be blasted through the mountains.

 

 

Gangster

a member of an organized group of violent criminals.

Limp

to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot.

Cane

Cane
a long stick used especially by old, ill or blind people to help them walk.

Ammunition, Pistol,Bullet

Ammunition
 objects that can be shot from a weapon such as bullets or bombs
Pistol
a small gun which is held in and fired from one hand
Bullet
a small, metal object that is shot from a gun

UpLifted

1. To raise; elevate.
2. To raise to a higher social, intellectual, or moral level or condition.
3. To raise to spiritual or emotional heights; exalt: music that uplifts the spirit.