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• Speleology is the scientific study and exploration of caves.
• The word comes from the Greek words "spelaion", meaning "cave", and "-logy", meaning "study" or "science".

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The sound made by a turkey is called a gobble.

Example: The turkey gobbled loudly in the yard.

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Compatriots are people from the same country.

They share common nationality or homeland.

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An amateur participates for enjoyment, not for money.

A professional plays as a paid occupation.

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Kleptomania is a mental disorder where a person has an irresistible urge to steal, even without need or profit.

Example: Her kleptomania made her steal small items from stores unconsciously.

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Taciturn refers to a person who is habitually silent or speaks very little.

Example: She is a taciturn girl who rarely joins conversations.

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The sound made by an owl is called a hoot.

It’s a deep, echoing sound often heard at night.

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Outskirts means the outer parts of a town or city.

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Ambition is considered a passion because it continuously drives a person to achieve more.

Passions, unlike ideas or fancies, are never fully satisfied as they grow with each achievement.