B2 Unit 58: Nature & weather 3
18 B2 words: arctic, trunk, goat, global warming, barn, spark… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| arctic/ˈɑrktɪk/ adj | arcticrelating to the very cold north pole area | Polar bears live in the arctic regions of the world.Polar bears live in the arctic regions of the world. | |
| trunk/trʌŋk/ n | trunkthe thick main stem of a tree | The monkey climbed up the trunk of the tree.The monkey climbed up the trunk of the tree. | |
| goat/ɡoʊt/ n | goata farm animal with horns and a beard | The farmer keeps a goat for fresh milk.The farmer keeps a goat for fresh milk. | |
| global warming/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈwɔrmɪŋ/ n | global warmingthe slow rise in Earth’s temperature | Global warming is making the oceans warmer every year.Global warming is making the oceans warmer every year. | |
| barn/bɑrn/ n | barna large farm building for animals or crops | The farmer keeps hay and tools in the old barn.The farmer keeps hay and tools in the old barn. | |
| spark/spɑrk/ n | sparka tiny bright piece of fire | A single spark started a fire in the dry grass.A single spark started a fire in the dry grass. | |
| frontier/frənˈtɪr/ n | frontierthe border between two countries | A river forms the frontier between the two countries.A river forms the frontier between the two countries. | |
| geographic/ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk/ adj | geographicrelating to the physical features of the Earth | Maria studied the geographic features of the island.Maria studied the geographic features of the island. | |
| wilderness/ˈwɪldɚnəs/ n | wildernessa wild area where nobody lives | They camped in the wilderness for two weeks.They camped in the wilderness for two weeks. | |
| altitude/ˈæltəˌtud/ n | altitudeheight above the sea | The air is thin at high altitude, so climbers breathe harder.The air is thin at high altitude, so climbers breathe harder. | |
| hail/heɪl/ v | to hailto fall as small balls of ice | It began to hail, and we ran inside.It began to hail, and we ran inside. | |
| underwater/ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ/ adv | underwaterbelow the surface of water | Maria loves to swim underwater and watch the fish.Maria loves to swim underwater and watch the fish. | |
| glow/ɡloʊ/ n | glowa soft, steady light | A warm glow came from the fireplace.A warm glow came from the fireplace. | |
| hay/heɪ/ n | haydry grass kept as animal food | Farmers store hay in the barn for the winter.Farmers store hay in the barn for the winter. | |
| refuge/ˈrɛfjudʒ/ n | refugea safe place away from danger | The lake is a refuge for hundreds of birds.The lake is a refuge for hundreds of birds. | |
| drought/draʊt/ n | droughta long period with no rain | A long drought left the fields dry and brown.A long drought left the fields dry and brown. | |
| polar bear/ˈpoʊlɚ bɛr/ n | polar beara large white bear of the Arctic | A polar bear can swim for hours in cold water.A polar bear can swim for hours in cold water. | |
| owl/aʊl/ n | owla night bird with big eyes | An owl hooted in the tree outside my window.An owl hooted in the tree outside my window. |