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Afghanistan For writing about Afghanistan: empire, artifact, Genghis Khan, Hindu Kush, Khyber Pass, Islam, border, Taliban, mujahideen, landmine… created: October 7, 2008 words: 900
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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Aquarium Visit
For writing about a visit to an aquarium: coral reef, clownfish, shark, ecosystem, sea otter, kelp forest...
created: Sep 23, 2004
words: 600
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Australia
Words and phrases for writing about Australia: places, geography, physical features, animals, plants, population...
created: Mar 20, 2003
words: 1400
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Camping
For writing about camping — tent camping, RV camping, backpacking,
summer camp — including equipment, activities, wildlife, and terrain.
revised: Aug 26, 2004
words: 900
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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China
For writing about the geography and history of China: Great Wall, Ming dynasty, defense, Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zedong, Beijing, modernization… created: December 11, 2008 words: 900
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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Chinese New Year
For writing about the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival: good luck,
fortune, lion dance, dumpling, Chinatown, red packet, Lantern
Festival...
revised: Oct 6, 2005
words: 300
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Cinco de Mayo
English and Spanish words for the Mexican-American celebration of Cinco
de Mayo: fiesta, mariachi, pinata ... battle of Puebla, victory,
courage, Juarez...
created: Mar 14, 2002
words: 900
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Diwali
Words for writing about the Hindu festival Diwali: lights, new year, temple, diwa, rangoli, Rama and Sita...
created: Feb 6, 2002
words: 400
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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Earthquakes
Words for writing about the causes and effects of earthquakes: epicenter, plate tectonics, destruction, rescue, Ring of Fire...
created: Mar 12, 2002
words: 1000
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Edinburgh
For writing about the capital of Scotland: famous places, people, museums, galleries, events, transportation, and history.
revised: Dec 30, 2005
words: 1500
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Environmental Issues For writing about environmental issues affecting our planet today: pollution, global warming, acid rain, endangered species… revised: January 3, 2008 words: 1300
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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Global Warming For writing about the causes and effects of global warming: ozone layer, sulfur, CFCs, climate change, conservation, recycling… revised: January 3, 2008 words: 700
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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Grand Canyon
For writing about the Grand Canyon: mule train, rafting, Bright Angel
Trail, the South Rim, geology, granite, pronghorn antelope...
created: Jun 23, 2005
words: 1000
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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Hurricane Katrina
For writing about Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath: evacuation,
levee, Superdome, state of emergency, natural disaster, Category 4,
rescue worker...
created: Sep 30, 2005
words: 900
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Hurricane Names Use with the “Hurricane Words” dictionary if you want Co:Writer to guess NAMES of hurricanes or Atlantic storms for 2006-2012. revised: November 6, 2007 words: 200 author: Don Johnston Incorporated use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Hurricane Words
For writing about the causes, effects, and locations of hurricanes:
cyclone, tropical storm, typhoon, atmospheric pressure, rescue,
evacuate, Atlantic, Caribbean...
created: Sep 20, 2002
words: 800
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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London
For writing about a real or imaginary visit to London: famous places,
museums, galleries, transportation, shopping and entertainment.
created: Aug 22, 2002
words: 1000
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Middle East
Words and phrases for writing about the geography of the Middle East:
countries, people, industries, geographical features, trade...
created: Feb 24, 2003
words: 1200
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Ottawa
For writing about a real or imaginary visit to the capital of Canada:
monuments, museums, festivals, government buildings, scenery, people in
history...
revised: Jan 26, 2006
words: 800
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Ramadan
Words and phrases for writing about the Islamic festival of Ramadan: Islam, Eid, fast, mosque, Koran, prayer...
created: Jan 26, 2002
words: 300
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Tsunamis & Tidal Waves
For writing about tsunamis: wave crest, Asian tsunami, Banda Aceh,
epicenter, tectonic plate, harbor, atoll, shoreline, natural disaster...
created: Jan 4, 2007
words: 800
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Volcanoes
Places, names, words and phrases for writing about volcanoes: lava,
ash, dust; erupt, explode, predict; Mount Etna, Pompeii, Vesuvius;
plate tectonics, etc.
created: Dec 13, 2001
words: 500
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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Washington DC
For writing about your vacation or school trip to Washington DC: monuments, museums, government buildings, scenery.
revised: Dec 30, 2005
words: 700
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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| | Yellowstone
For writing about Yellowstone National Park: geysers, mudpots, hot
springs, wildlife, plants, camping, hiking, and other activities.
revised: Dec 30, 2005
words: 800
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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