1. Words adoptive = to become parent of a child that isn't your own claim

protect = keep safe

provide = give

rare = not very often

recent = a short time ago

recover = to become as healthy as they were before

sign = to show that something is happening

study = a piece of work that is done to find out more about a certain topic

surrounding = around

tidal wave = very large ocean wave that flows over land and destroys things

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  according to = as reported by ...
  
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  aims at = wants to achieve something
  
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  attitude = the feelings you have about someone or something
  
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  considered = thought to be
  
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  current trend = if the situation of today goes on
  
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  eliminate = get rid of; do away with
  
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  employ = to give a person work
  
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  equal = the same
  
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  gender equality = the same chances and opportunities for men and women
  
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  global = worldwide
  
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  illegal = against the law
  
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  impose = to force people to accept something
  
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  in terms of = if you look at or observe closely
  
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  lack = not enough
  
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  law = rule or regulation that a country has
  
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  non-profit = to use the money you get to help other people
  
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  opportunities = chances
  
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  parliamentarian = member of parliament
  
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  pay gap = the difference in the amount of money men and women get for their work
  
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  predict = to say that something will happen in the future
  
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  quarter = 25%
  
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