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Grade 4, Unit 1, Week 5
preservepreserve
Definition 
an area of land that is protected
In Context 
This preserve has been left in its 
natural state so that the animals can 
easily survive here.
Part of Speech 
Noun
Synonyms 
reserve, sanctuary
Making Word Connections 
preserving, preserved, preservation
More Word Connections 
environment, survival, natural, 
woods
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