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1.twitch KK[twɪtʃ]DJ[twitʃ]

From:He kept twitching his ears and varying the sideways turn of his head.

v.

-To draw, pull, or move suddenly and sharply; jerk.

-To move jerkily or spasmodically.

-To ache sharply from time to time; twinge.

n.

-A sudden involuntary or spasmodic muscular movement.

-A sudden pulling; a tug.

-A sudden, sharp pain.

2.abandon KK[əˋbændən] DJ[əˋbændən]

From:Entire cities have been abandoned.

v.

-To withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert.

-To give up by leaving or ceasing to operate or inhabit, especially as a result of danger or other impending threat.

-To surrender one's claim to, right to, or interest in; give up entirely.

-To cease trying to continue; desist from.

-To yield (oneself) completely, as to emotion.

3.abuse KK[əˋbjus] DJ[əˋbju:s]

From:The environment, in fact, may be the resource we have abused most.

v.

-To use improperly or excessively; misuse.

-To hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use.

-To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.

-To assail with insulting or hurtful words; revile.

-To deceive or trick.

n.

-Improper or excessive use; misuse.

-Rough treatment or use.

-Physical maltreatment or violence.

-Sexual abuse.

-Insulting or hurtful language, especially when used to threaten or demoralize.

4.collapse KK[kəˋlæps] DJ[kəˋlæps]

From:Every society that collapsed thought it couldn't happen to them.

v.

-To fall down or inward suddenly; cave in.

-To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function.

-To fold compactly.

-To cause to fold, break down, or fall down or inward.

n.

-The act of falling down or inward, as from loss of supports.

-An abrupt failure of function, strength, or health; a breakdown.

-An abrupt loss of perceived value or of effect.

5.drought KK[draʊt] DJ[draut]

From:Drought, harsh storms, and rising sea levels have resulted.

n.

-A long period of abnormally low rainfall, especially one that adversely affects growing or living conditions.

-A prolonged dearth or shortage.