Damming The Amazon River Vocabulary. Venture : to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc. : to start to do something new or different that usually.

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Damming The Amazon River Vocabulary

Venture : to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc. : to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk Isolated: to set or place apart; separate so as to be alone Bounty : Abundance, plenty; any reward or premium Mighty: Great in amount, extent, degree, or importance; exceptional: Threat: A sign or warning of trouble or danger Flooding: The submerging of land under water, due to heavy rain, a lake or river overflowing, etc. Massive: Large and heavy-looking:

Wiping out (wipe out): to destroy completely; demolish. Shaping out (shape out): To be mad because something was taken from you or something bad happeneed Bloodshed: killing, as in war or murder; slaughter. Showdown: Fight, confrontation or argument. Boiling: having reached the temperature when a liquid turns into a gas. Path: a way or small passage on the ground beaten by human or animal feet. Trail: A path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals. Stark: Absolutely.

Ruthless: Without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless. Grab: To take possession of (something) illegally. Loggers: A person who cuts trees to get wood for business; lumberjack. Shrinking: to (cause to) become reduced in extent, amount, or value: Glimpse: a very brief passing look, sight, or view. Lifeblood: The essential or animating force. Relief: Money, food, or other help given to people in need. Beg: To ask someone for money or charity.

Plight: An unfavorable or unfortunate condition, state, or situation. Greedy: Excessively or overly desiring wealth, possessions, etc.; avaricious. Plundering: To rob (someone) of valuables by force, as in war: Culprits: A person or other agent guilty of or responsible for an offense or fault. Coal: a piece of burned wood or other combustible substance. Miked: Someone or something being recorded. Bureaucrat: Corrupted Politician.