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Fall 2012, Week 16: CNN Hero Erika Vohman
Click on LIST OF TERMS below to study this week's vocabulary terms.
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marble,  , 
| a little glass ball used in some children's games |
| scarcity,
| not enough of something; a shortage of something |
| workshop,
| a class or series of classes in which a small group of people learn the methods and skills used in doing something |
harvest,  ,
| to pick and collect crops that are ripe |
| widespread,
| common; found or existing everywhere (or almost everywhere) |
| encounter,
| 1) to experience something; 2) to meet someone without expecting to |
| native,
| born, produced, or existing in a particular region |
| impoverished,
| very poor; economically disadvantaged |
| pointless,
| having no "point" or purpose; having no effect |
| self-sufficient,
| independent; able to take care of oneself |
| take advantage of,
| to use something (like an opportunity) in a way that helps you; to make good use of an opportunity |
| malnutrition,
| the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food : poor nutrition |
drought,  ,
| an extended period of very little or no rain |
| nutritious,
| (related to food)-consisting of healthy substances |
crop,  ,
| a plant (fruits, vegetables) or plant product (like cotton) that is grown by farmers |
| entrepreneur,
| a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money |
| furthermore,
| in addition; also; another reason |
| strive,
| to try very hard to do or achieve something |
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ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education |
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) |
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