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Adapt To change to fit new conditions To make changes in something to make it useful. Adapt

To use up Deplete

Efficient Producing results without any waste.

Fatigue A feeling of tiredness from work or exercise.

Gait The way or person or animal moves on foot

Glare To shine with a strong, harsh light. To stare angrily at

Habitat The place where a plant or animal is found.

Oblivious Not aware of- you don’t know or realize something

Outmoded No longer needed or fashionable.

Marvel (n.) a wonderful or amazing thing The Amazon River is one of the greatest marvels of nature. Marvel

Mission (n.) a special or important task or assignment The president’s mission was to arrange a meeting with the prime minister. 2. A group sent on an important assignment The mission from Israel agreed to resume peace talks. Mission

Opportunity (n.) a time that is right for doing something The captives looked for an opportunity to escape. 2. A chance for getting ahead The job offers plenty of opportunity for a hard-working young person. Opportunity

relinquish (v.) to let go; to give up The little boy who found the puppy didn’t want to relinquish it. relinquish

(n.) a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways The tyrant lived in splendor while his people lived in squalor. tyrant

vanquish (v.) to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome Success quickly vanquishes fear vanquish