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Vocabulary Lesson 3
8th Grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| strategy | the science or art of war; the careful planning and management of anything; a plan or method of action |
| inevitable | unavoidable; certain to happen |
| catastrophe | a sudden, widespread disaster; misfortune |
| aggressive | quick to attack; inclined to hostile actions; assertive; bold and energetic |
| motivate | to give one the idea for; to incite; to urge to action |
| ferocious | savage, fierce, or cruel; intense |
| valid | having legal force; well-grounded on principles or evidence |
| ecology | the relationships between living things and their environments |
| sanctuary | a holy place; a place of shelter and protection; a reservation where birds or animals cannot be hunted or trapped |
| intelligible | capable of being understood; clear |