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.