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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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  Antarctica
Scientific terms and geographic names for writing about Antarctica: glacier, ice shelf, penguin, South Pole, center, ecosystem, Weddell Sea…
created: May 6, 2009
words: 1100
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
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  Arctic Regions
Scientific terms and geographic names for writing about the Arctic: Inuit, tundra, Nunavut, North Pole, permafrost, polar bear, narwhal, kilometer…
created: October 6, 2009
words: 900
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
use with: 6K Main Dictionary or higher
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Three Cups of Tea
For writing about “Three Cups of Tea,” an account of Greg Mortenson’s efforts to build schools in Central Asia: Pakistan, education, Muslim, enrollment, village …
created: August 5, 2010
words: 900
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
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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
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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
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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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  Zoo Visit
For writing about a visit to the zoo: tiger, elephant, monkey, conservation, enclosure, zookeeper, diet, behavior, carnivore…
created: June 8, 2009
words: 700
author: Don Johnston Incorporated
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