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7422799373MiniaturizationTo make on a smaller or miniature scale0
7422799374AnalogousComparable or similar to1
7422799375ComponentA part or element of a larger whole2
7422799376InnovationA new method idea or product3
7422799377FluctuationAn irregular change or shift4
7422799378ContemporaryLiving or occurring at the same time5
7422799379SedentaryTending to spend too much time seated; somewhat inactive6
7422799380SubstantialOf considerable importance, size, or worth7
7422799381HereditarySomething given based on (family) inheritance8
7422799382EliteA select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities9
7422799383AgricultureThe science or practice of farming10
7422799384Neolithic Revolution (also Agricultural Revolution)A period when farm animals were first domesticated and agriculture was introduced11
7422799385RevolutionaryInvolving or causing a complete or dramatic change12
7422799386IrrigationThe supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels13
7422799387CanalAn artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation14
7422799388DomesticationThe process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm. Also the process of cultivating a plant for food15
7422799389IndustrialRelating to or characterized by industry16
7422799390IntensificationThe action of making or becoming more intense17
7422799391ExploitationMaking use of or making the most of. The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.18
7422799394Fertile CrescentA crescent shaped area of fertile land in the Middle East that extends from the eastern Mediterranean coast through the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to the Persian Gulf. It was the center of the Neolithic development of agriculture from 7000 BC, and the cradle of the Assyrian, Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations.19
7422799395InundatedTo flood or overrun; drown; submerge20
7422799396TemperateRelating to a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures21
7422799397FlourishingDeveloping rapidly and successfully; thriving22
7422799398FacilitateTo make easy it easier; to enable or assist23
7422799399HorticultureThe art or practice of garden cultivation and management24
7422799400ArrayAnd impressive display or range of a particular type of thing. A range or variety25
7422799401Diffusion (agricultural)Refers to the gradual spread of agricultural techniques him perhaps of the plants and animals themselves26
7422799402ColonizationThe action or process of settling on my own and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area27
7422799403IndigenousOriginating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native28
7422799404DeforestationThe removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use.29
7422799405ErosionThe action of surface processes that remove soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust, then transport it away to another location.30
7422799406MilleniaA period of time equal to 1000 years.31
7422799407Debaucheryexcessive indulgence in sensual pleasures32
7422799408Carousedrink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively manner33
7422799409Aristocracythe highest class in certain societies34
7422799410Pictograma pictorial symbol for a word or phrase35
7422799411Animal husbandryThe branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding, and the raising of livestock.36
7422799412Pastoralismrelated to the keeping or grazing of sheep and cattle37
7422799413Confederationan organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league38
7422799414Agrarianrelating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.39
7422799415Augmentto make (something) greater by adding to it; increase40
7422799416Prevalentwidespread in a particular area at a particular time41
7422799417Trajectorythe path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces42
7422799418Continuuma continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, although the extremes are quite distinct43

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