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The recent indiscriminate slaughter of right whales has pushed this majestic species to the brink of extinction, highlighting a crisis that demands urgent attention. Investigators reveal a shocking network of lies and international intrigue surrounding these events. Meanwhile, the common public often opposes the extravagant lifestyles of the wealthy, raising questions about morality and social justice. As we navigate this complex landscape, understanding jurisdiction, plausibility, and proximity in the context of environmental law and wildlife conservation becomes essential.
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Week 12 Campagna
indiscriminate • The indiscriminate slaughter of right whales brought the species to the brink of extinction
indiscriminate • Adj. without restraint or control
intrigue • Investigators uncovered a shocking network of lies and international intrigue. • The old album full of faded family pictures and postcards from exotic places intrigued me.
intrigue • N. crafty dealings, underhanded plotting; v. to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity
jurisdiction • Cases involving robbery and assault are usually tried under the jurisdiction of the state courts.
jurisdiction • N. an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice
plausible • Their story didn’t sound plausible to me.
plausible • Adj. appearing true, reasonable, or fair
plebeian • Despite the couple’s enormous wealth, their taste in cars and houses is surprisingly plebeian. • At one time, the plebeian of ancient Rome were excluded from holding public office of any kind.
plebeian • Adj. common, vulgar; belonging to the lower class; n. a common person, member of the lower class
prodigal • We have a tight budget, but we make an exception for prodigal celebrations on family birthdays. • The elderly man told us that he greatly regretted the years he spent living the life of a prodigal.
prodigal • Adj. wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant; n. one who is wasteful and self-indulgent
Proximity • People with children often choose a house because of its proximity to schools.
proximity • N. nearness, closeness
pulverize • At many old mills in Vermont, granite stones were used to pulverize the grain
pulverize • V. to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments
sequel • Readers are eagerly awaiting a sequel to the author’s best-selling mystery novel.
sequel • N. that which follows, a result; a literary work or film continuing the story of one written or made earlier
volatile • A person who is usually calm and collected may nevertheless sometimes behave in a volatile manner.
volatile • Adj. highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive; changing readily from the liquid to the gaseous state