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Algea /ˈælɡiː/


very simple plants, such as seaweed, that have no real leaves, stems or roots, and that grow in or near water

Anthropocene /ˈanθrəpəˌsiːn/



The current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment.

Avert + /əˈvɜːrt/

Turn away or aside

Example: She averted her eyes from the terrible scene in front of her.

Collocation: ​avert something ; 

​                      avert your eyes/gaze/face (from something) 

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