Antarctica is one of the most unique parts of our planet, it is full of natural resources, and is increasingly important for economic and strategic reasons. But, who owns Antarctica? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
100. How Many Oceans Are There? How Many Continents Are There? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Expanse (n) - a large, open area of land, water, or sky
The American Great Plains are a broad expanse of grassland
Precipitation (n) - water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow
Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are all types of precipitation
To converge (v) - if lines, roads, or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet
The paths all converge at the main gate of the park
To prohibit (v) - to officially refuse to allow something
Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre
Claim (n) - a claims in a statement saying that you have a right to something
They asserted their claim to citizenship
Utopia (n) - a perfect society
Try and imagine a perfect society, a utopia, in which the government really got everything right
Contentious (adj) - causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument
She has some very contentious views on education
Provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done
We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers
Pristine (adj) - original and pure; not spoiled or worn from use
The car seemed to be in pristine condition
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