Matching Pairs Vocabulary meaning of wordsOnline version Vocabulary meaning of words by Johnny Storm 1 fragile 2 logging 3 disaster 4 preserve 5 destroy 6 forest 7 spectacle 8 environment Noun. Ecology. The air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors surrounding and affecting a given organism at any time. Noun. Anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. Noun. The process, work, or business of cutting down trees and transporting the logs to sawmills. Noun. A calamitous event, especially one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure. Verb. (used with object) To reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate. Adjective. Easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance. Verb. To keep safe from harm or injury; protect or spare. Noun. A large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland.