B2 Unit 36: Nature & weather 2
18 B2 words: tail, blast, biological, seal, copper, weed… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail/teɪl/ n | tailthe part at the back of an animal | The dog wagged its tail when Leo came home.The dog wagged its tail when Leo came home. | |
| blast/blæst/ n/v | blasta sudden strong movement of air | A blast of cold air came through the open door.A blast of cold air came through the open door. | |
| biological/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj | biologicalrelating to living things or birth | The biological parents live in another city.The biological parents live in another city. | |
| seal/sil/ n | seala sea animal with smooth fur | A seal swam near the boat in the bay.A seal swam near the boat in the bay. | |
| copper/ˈkɑpɚ/ n | coppera reddish metal that carries electricity | Copper is used in pipes and electrical wires.Copper is used in pipes and electrical wires. | |
| weed/wid/ n | weeda wild plant growing where it is unwanted | Mia pulled a weed out of the flower bed.Mia pulled a weed out of the flower bed. | |
| toxic/ˈtɑksɪk/ adj | toxicpoisonous or harmful | Some chemicals are toxic to fish.Some chemicals are toxic to fish. | |
| ash/æʃ/ n | ashthe grey powder left after burning | After the fire, the ground was covered with grey ash.After the fire, the ground was covered with grey ash. | |
| rocky/ˈrɑki/ adj | rockycovered with rocks; hard to walk on | We climbed the rocky path to the top of the hill.We climbed the rocky path to the top of the hill. | |
| eagle/ˈiɡəl/ n | eaglea large bird of prey with strong sight | An eagle flew high above the mountains.An eagle flew high above the mountains. | |
| deer/dɪr/ n | deera brown wild animal that runs fast | We saw a deer walking quietly at the edge of the forest.We saw a deer walking quietly at the edge of the forest. | |
| ridge/rɪdʒ/ n | ridgea long narrow high area on a hill | We walked along the ridge and enjoyed the view of the valley.We walked along the ridge and enjoyed the view of the valley. | |
| pine/paɪn/ n | pinea tall tree with needle-like leaves | We sat under a tall pine and ate lunch.We sat under a tall pine and ate lunch. | |
| breed/brid/ n | breeda particular type of animal | This breed of dog is friendly and loves children.This breed of dog is friendly and loves children. | |
| bud/bʌd/ n | buda young flower or leaf not yet open | In spring, a small bud opens on every branch.In spring, a small bud opens on every branch. | |
| flame/fleɪm/ n | flamethe hot bright part of a fire | The candle flame moved gently in the wind.The candle flame moved gently in the wind. | |
| rainbow/ˈreɪnˌboʊ/ n | rainbowan arc of colors in the sky | After the rain, we saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky.After the rain, we saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. | |
| reed/rid/ n | reeda tall grass growing in wet places | Tall reeds grew along the edge of the pond.Tall reeds grew along the edge of the pond. |