word list unit 6 Flashcards
noun
The scenery is magnificent.
scenery:
the (…) (…)s of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at
natural
feature
noun
These are then shipped to a different factory for assembly.
assembly:
the (…) of (…) something by putting all its (…)rts together
process
building
pa
transitive verb
The new stems bear the flowers.
bear:
if a plant bears flowers or fruit, it (…) them
“Reverse: what does it produce?”
produces
intransitive verb
Flowers are colourful, bloom in gardens and look and smell very nice.
bloom:
if a tree or plant blooms, it (…) flowers that have opened
“Reverse: what does it produce?”
produces
intransitive verb
The trees blossom in spring.
blossom:
if a tree blossoms, it (…) (…)wers
produces
flo
intransitive/transitive verb
The plane broke up in mid-air.
break up:
to (…) something into (…)er pieces or to break into smaller pieces
break
small
intransitive verb
A butterfly comes out of a cocoon to become a flying insect.
come out (of):
to (…) from the (…) (…) the (…) of something
move
inside
to
outside
verb
It is taken to a factory where the crop is crushed and the oil is extracted from the plant.
crush :
to (…) something so (…)rd that it (…)aks into very (…)all pieces
press
ha
bre
sm
adj
A huge factory, which is now derelict, dominates the landscape.
derelict:
(…)t (…) or cared for and in (…) condition
no
used
bad
verb
The caterpillar lays its eggs on the leaves of plants.
lay :
if a female animal such as a bird or fish lays an egg, it (…) the egg by pushing it from its body
produces
adverb
People whose diets include olive oil have a reduced risk of developing certain cancers. Likewise, a diet rich in olive oil is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
likewise:
in the (…) (…)y, or in a (…) (…)y
same
wa
similar
wa
intransitive verb
The buds began to open up.
open up:
to (…) to (…) a (…)r, more open (…)pe
start
have
wide
sha(pe)
transitive verb
What leaves are picked to make a hot drink from China?
pick:
to (…) flowers, (…)it, or parts of plants by breaking them off their stems
stem: main long, thin part of a plant
get
fru
get=take
transitive verb
As soon as the wheat is fully grown, it is reaped.
reap:
to (…)
harvest
intransitive/transitive verb
In the autumn, the fruit begins to ripen and the leaves fall.
ripen:
to (…)ome (…), or to (…)ke something ripe
bec
ripe
ma
transitive verb
The seeds of the apple tree are sown in trays where they grow until they reach a certain size.
sow:
to (…) (…)eds in the ground
plant
se
intransitive verb
As the trees become taller, the branches become bigger and they sprout leaves.
sprout:
if a leaf or other part of a plant is sprouting, it is (…)inning to (…) on the plant
beg
grow
adj
In the planting season, the countryside is not at all tranquil as it is buzzing with activity.
tranquil:
(…) and (…)aceful
quiet
pe
adj
We were surrounded by miles and miles of unspoilt countryside.
unspoilted:
(of a place) (…) because it has (…)t been (…)nged or built on
beautiful
no
cha
transitive verb
Cotton is white and is utilised to create a very light cloth.
utilise:
to (…) something
use
transitive verb
Manufacturers weave thread to make cloth.
weave:
to (…) (…)th by crossing long threads over and under each other on a machine called a loom
thread: a thin string of cotton, wool used for sewing or making cloth
make
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