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RESERVE , re·serve / riˈzərv/ • v. [tr.] refrain from using or disposing of (something); retain for future use: roll out half the dough and reserve the other h… Biosphere Reserve , A biosphere reserve is an area of land recognized and preserved for its ecological significance. Ideally biosphere reserves contain undisturbed, natu… Reservation , res·er·va·tion / ˌrezərˈvāshən/ • n. 1. the action of reserving something: the reservation of positions for non-Americans. ∎ an arrangement whereby s… Nature Reserve , nature reserve An area of land set aside for nature conservation and associated scientific research, usually with strong legal protection against oth… Retaliate , re·tal·i·ate / riˈtalēˌāt/ • v. [intr.] make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack: the blow stung and she retaliated immediately. ∎ [t… deserve , de·serve / dəˈzərv/ • v. [tr.] do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment): the referee deserves a pat on the back for hi…
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