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hostile characterized by enmity or ill will

neglect lack of attention and due care

tension a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

inimical tending to obstruct or cause harm

flourish grow vigorously

monoculture the act or practice of growing only one type of crop

emphasis special importance or significance

fertilizer any substance used to improve the quality of soil

surplus a quantity much larger than is needed

pesticide a chemical used to kill destructive insects or animals

devastation the state of being decayed or destroyed

yield production of a certain amount

soil the part of the earth's surface in which plants grow

pollute contaminate (the environment) with waste or harmful substances

eroded worn away as by water or ice or wind

proximity the property of being close together

cultivation the act of raising or growing plants

settlement a community of people smaller than a town

eradicate destroy completely, as if down to the roots

replicate reproduce or make an exact copy of

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