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Nature
Life pre intermediate Unit 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bright | light, strong colour |
| cloud | a collection of small water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the sky |
| dark | having very little light, not light in color |
| fall | to drop down from a higher level to a lower level |
| shine | to give off light |
| spaceship | a vehicle used for travel in space |
| storm | a violent disturbance in the atmosphere |
| tornado | A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface. |
| break | damage something badly so it doesn't work anymore |
| electric | having to do with electricity; a form of energy commonly used for lights, electric motors, and heating. |
| flood | an overflowing of water in a normally dry area |
| flow | move along or out steadily and continuously |
| glass | (n) a transparent solid substance used for making windows, bottles etc |
| lightning | A sudden spark, or energy discharge, caused when electrical charges jump between parts of a cloud, between nearby clouds, or between a cloud and the ground. |
| hail | rain that falls as drops of ice |
| outwards | towards the exterior, moving away from the centre |
| spread | to gradually affect or cover a larger area |
| submarine | a watercraft that stays under water |
| surface | the outside layer; the top |
| thunder | a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning |
| thunderstorm | A heavy storm with lots of rain and the sound of thunder |
| unlikely | not expected to happen |
| windscreen | the front window of a car |
| coast | land along the sea |
| coral | the limestone skeleton of a tiny sea animal |
| desert | An extremely dry area with little water and few plants |
| field | an area of cleared land, often bounded by fences |
| forest | a large area of land covered with trees |
| garden | an area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown |
| metal | an element that is shiny and that conducts heat and electricity well |
| frame | the outside structure |
| mountain | A landform with high elevation and steep sides. |
| multi | a prefix meaning many |
| ocean | A large body of salt water |
| park | a piece of public land in or near a city that can be used for pleasure and exercise |
| river | large natural stream of water that runs through the land |
| species | A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. |
| chimpanzee | a small, very intelligent African ape with black or brown fur |
| conservation | Protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment |
| discovery | the act of finding or learning something for the first time |
| shore | land bordering the sea, a lake, or a large river |
| foreigner | a person from another country |
| lecture | a talk or speech about a particular subject |
| luggage | suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling. |
| natural | not made or caused by humankind. |
| habitat | the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. |
| start | begin |
| tool | an object or device used to perform a task |
| climate | Overall weather in an area over a long period of time |
| exhibition | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display |
| lack | to be without |
| performance | the presentation of a play or musical event to an audience |
| protect | to keep safe |
| tourist | someone who travels for pleasure |
| attraction | something that draws attention |
| destination | The place to which something or someone is going |
| bear | a large, strong, wild animal with thick fur |
| crocodile | a large reptile with massive jaws and sharp teeth |
| demand | Consumer willingness and ability to buy products |
| eagle | a large bird that eats small animals |
| elephant | A very large animal with long trunk |
| endangered | A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction |
| gibbon | an animal similar to a monkey but without a tail |
| grind | To mechanically break down something into a finer texture |
| illegal | against the law |
| handle | to deal with |
| monkey | a wild animal that can climb trees fast and easily |
| poacher | one who hunts or fishes illegally |
| powder | Any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding. |
| release | to set free |
| rescue | to save from danger |
| scorpion | a small animal related to spiders that has two front claws and a curved tail with a poisonous stinger at the end |
| special | better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual |
| sponsor | A person or group who provides resources and support |
| support | help that is given, particularly at a difficult time |
| tiger | A large feline cat that lives in forests. |
| victim | one who is hurt, killed, or suffers |
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