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WrldWithoutFishUnit1
Unit 1 Vocabulary from the EL Curriculum
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gist | the general or basic meaning of something said or written |
| fish depletion | to greatly reduce the amount of fish |
| unravel | to fail or begin to fail |
| cormorants | a type of dark-colored bird that has a long neck and that eats fish that it catches in the ocean |
| Industrial Revolution | the major social and economic changes that occurred in Britain, Europe, and the U.S. in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when new machinery, new sources of power, and new ways of manufacturing products were developed |
| generation | A group of living things that have the same parents; also, a single stage in a family’s history. |
| biologically | of or relating to biology or to life and living processes |
| various | having a number of different aspects or characteristics |
| variations | Difference of animal/plant from normal type... Variation results from each living thing has its own unique genetic makeup. Evolution - variation assures range of characteristics, some of which may be better adapted for survival in a changing environment. |
| evolved | past tense: to undergo evolutionary change |
| evolution | The process of gradual change and development of all kinds of living things through the ages. Charles Darwin developed the theory. |
| interconnected | joined or related |
| origin | BIOLOGY. The source or ancestor of an organism or group of organisms. |
| dominate | to have or exert mastery, control |
| idly | without much thought, effort or attention |
| thus | synonym: therefore |
| elaborate | to add to the interest of by including made-up details OR to express more fully and in greater detail |
| voraciously | having a huge appetite |
| revolting | extremely offensive |
| adapt | To change in ways that help a living thing to better survive in its surroundings. [Adapt comes from a Latin word meaning “to fit.”] |
| conflict | FIGHT, BATTLE, WAR |
| eliminated | to put an end to or get rid of |
| abundant | existing or occurring in large amounts |
| minuscule | very small |
| tendency | leaning towards a particular kind of thought or action |
| unforeseen | not anticipated or expected |
| ecosystem | A small area or community in which each living thing is in balance with its environment. Examples: Ponds, seashore, meadows, and forests |
| aquatic species | An animal, either vertebrate or invertebrate, which lives in the water for most or all of its lifetime |
| polyp | ZOOLOGY. A kind of small water animal attached at the bottom of its column-shaped body, with a mouth and small food-gathering tentacles at the other end. Polyps often grow in colonies and include corals, sea anemones, and hydras. |
| reproduce | To produce offspring. |
| colony | A group of the same animals, such as seals or ants, living together in the same area. Also, a grouping of bacteria or other microorganisms growing on a culture plate in a laboratory. [comes from the Latin word meaning “an inhabitant” or “settler.”] |
| organism | Any living thing. |
| culprit | one guilty of a crime or a fault |
| extinct | Any kind of animal or plant that no longer exists. |
| trawler | a fishing boat used for trawling, a method of fishing that involves pulling a fishing net through the water behind one or more boats. |
| coined | invent or devise (a new word or phrase). |
| biodiversity | The number and variety of plants, animals, and other living organisms found in a specific geographic region. |
| inhabit | To live in a particular place. |
| unprecedented | never done or known before. |
| decline | become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease. |
| illustrate | provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures OR explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc. |
| glaciers | a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. |
| exposition | a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. |
| cataclysm | a large-scale and violent event in the natural world |
| genetic | relating to genes or heredity |
| deposit | An earth material dropped by moving ice (glaciers), water, or wind. Glaciers deposit rocks and other materials on the ground when they melt. |
| grave | a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground and marked by a stone or mound |
| cooperation | the process of working together to the same end |
| vertebrates | an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. |
| invertebrates | an animal lacking a backbone |
| krill | a small shrimplike planktonic crustacean of the open seas. It is eaten by a number of larger animals, notably the baleen whales. |
| industry | economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories |
| productive | creating a significant amount or result |
| sail power | A sail is a structure—made from fabric or other membrane materials—that uses wind power to propel a boat |
| innovations | the action or process of creating something new |
| fishing territories | Area-based fishing rights |
| beam trawler | a fishing boat used for trawling, a method of fishing that involves pulling a fishing net through the water behind one or more boats - This net is spread open by a BEAM |
| efficient | productive of desired effects |
| advantages | benefit resulting from some course of action |
| well boats | a boat having a well in which fish or lobsters can be kept alive |
| technological | a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge |
| teeming | to become filled to overflowing |
| boon | a timely benefit |
| lucrative | producing wealth |
| point of view | a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated |
| myth | a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. |
| bounty | a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal |
| misconception | a view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding. |
| indestructible | can't be destroyed |
| Darwinism | the theory of the evolution of species by natural selection advanced by Charles Darwin. |
| posthumously | after the death of the person in question |
| refuted | to prove wrong by argument or evidence |
| influential | exerting or possessing influence |
| promoting | to advance in station, rank, or honor |
| anatomy | The science of the structure of animals and plants. |
| staunch | loyal and committed in attitude |
| commissions | a group of persons directed to perform some duty |
| class | The grouping together of plants, animals, or other objects with similar qualities. In one classification that is widely used, living things are grouped into five kingdoms |
| unobservant | not watchful or attentive |
| avocations | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : HOBBY |
| contempt | the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn |
| preservation | the activity or process of keeping something valued alive, intact, or free from damage or decay |
| interfering | to enter into or take a part in the concerns of others |
| objecting | say something to express one's disapproval of or disagreement with something. |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) |
| exhaustion | to consume entirely : USE UP |
| scarce | not plentiful or abundant |
| convey | to transfer or deliver (can be words or something tangible) |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| politics | the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power. |
| compensates | give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. |
| foreigners | a person born in or coming from a country other than one's own. |
| rational | based on or in accordance with reason or logic. |
| neglected | suffering a lack of proper care. |
| Viking | any of the Scandinavian seafaring pirates and traders who raided and settled in many parts of northwestern Europe in the 8th–11th centuries. |
| lava-encrusted | having a thin coating of lava |
| debate | to make a prepared argument |
| intensified | to increase or escalate |
| economy | the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services. |
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