Breeding the World’s Hottest Pepper Flashcards
1
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wart (n)
/wɔːt/
A
a small, hard lump that grows on the skin, often on the face and hands
2
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blister (n)
/ˈblɪs.tər/
A
a painful swelling on the skin that contains liquid, caused usually by continuous rubbing, especially on your foot, or by burning:
New shoes always give me blisters.
3
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bloodshot (adj)
/ˈblʌd.ʃɒt/
A
When your eyes are bloodshot, they are red or pink on the white parts.
4
Q
flush (v)
/flʌʃ/
A
a red colour that appears on your face or body because you are embarrassed, hot, etc.:
5
Q
metabolism (n)
/məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm/
A
all the chemical processes in your body, especially those that cause food to be used for energy and growth:
Exercise is supposed to speed up your metabolism.
6
Q
briquette (n)
/brɪˈket/
A
a small block made from coal dust or peat, used as fuel in a fire
