one of the original or earliest known inhabitants of a country or region
The Native Americans were aboriginal people before the discoverers found the Americas.
adverse
contrary in purpose
Two rivalling nations usually have adverse goals towards dealing with each other.
airlift
a method for removing a person or thing by air
Because the injured victim was surrounded by water, we needed an airlift to get him out of there.
arable
capable of producing crops; suitable for farming
Texas land has so many nutrients in the soil that farmers considered Texas one of the most arable lands in the US.
arid
lacking moisture, parched with heat
The desert is naturally an arid habitat.
ceremonial
pertains to a ceremony or formal ritual
The wedding is one of the oldest ceremonial events in history.
confirm
to make sure something is right by checking it again
You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.
consequence
that which follows as the result of some preceding act.
If I study, the consequence is a good grade; however, if I don’t study, the consequence is a bad grade.
deforestation
to divest or clear of forests or trees deforestation was a big issue when paper companies destroyed entire forests to keep up with the demand of paper.
displacement
the state of being out of place.
The displacement of the people was caused by the hurricane.
erosion
a washing or wearing away of the earth's surface
A water path has enough power to create erosions, eventually turning that path into rivers.
gatherers
a person who gathers, collects
We need gatherers to collect the material.
grazier
a person who grazes cattle for the market
Every year, the grazier will select the choice cattle and take it into market.
hypothesize
A testable assertion to a problem
The scientist hypothesized that the two liquids would create another chemical.
otherwise
under other circumstances
Press the blue button, otherwise, press the yellow.
outback
located in the back country
The outback of Australia is nothing but desert.
pollution
the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment
Car exhaust emits a lot of pollution.
rural
country life
The rural farm life can be quite calming and quiet.
speculation
the contemplation or consideration of some subject
My views are only speculation because they are based only on myobservations.
tract
an expanse of land or water
My grandparents bought a small tract of land so they can live quietly and settle down.