ravage
(v.) to destroy, lay waste, ruin; (n.) ruinous damage, destruction
clamour
lound continuous noise/ insistent public opinion (used with "for", e.g. a.....for independence
Tributary
A stream or river that flows into a larger river
resurgence
A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival; a resurrection
indigenous
native to a certain area
enmesh
to entangle, trap
logger
a person who cuts trees for lumber
dredge
to clean, deepen, or widen a waterway; to come up with or unearth (frequently used with "up")/ to gather; to dig
concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded
threatened species
a species at risk, but not yet endangered
endangered species
A species in danger of becoming extinct in the near future
circumscribe
limit; confine; restrict E.g.: A few tribes have .......dealings with the outside world.
fade in sb's consciousness
sth forgotten due to other issues at hand E.g: Issues such as deforestation, famines have ..... collective ....due to...
incursion
An attack on another's territory; a raid
acrimony
bitterness; hostility
crack down on sth
to take strong action to deal with smth Example: There is a need for .........organisations that carry out illegal betting.
