Vocabulary

Reserve Reserved area for specific purposes. Example: Torres del Paine is a national reserve. Animal’s reserves look for taking care of endangered species.

Survive Continue to exist. Example: The fireman survived after the accident. Cockroaches have survived for millions of years.

Dangerous A person, animal, thing, or activity could harm you. Example: His parents don’t let him play hockey because they think is dangerous. Walking home alone could be dangerous.

Illegal Something that is not permitted by law. Example: Hunting animals is illegal in many places. Taking things that aren't yours is illegal.

Hunter A person who kills for food or sport. Example: The hunter shot an elephant. The hunters were hours pursuing their prey.

Without Not having or doing something. Example: I went to school without my umbrella. She is doing the test without enthusiasm.

Step An action in a series of actions taken for a particular purpose. Example: We need to take drastic steps to reduce pollution. If you want to cook, there are many steps you have to follow.

Root cause The basic cause of something. Example: The root cause of obesity is fast food. There are many root causes that explain pollution in the city.