C1 Unit 26: Nature & weather 2
16 C1 words: specimen, snail, pigeon, resin, degradation, quarry… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| specimen/ˈspɛsəmən/ n | specimena sample used for study | The scientist examined a specimen of the rare plant.The scientist examined a specimen of the rare plant. | |
| snail/sneɪl/ n | snaila small animal with a shell that moves slowly | A snail slowly crossed the wet garden path.A snail slowly crossed the wet garden path. | |
| pigeon/ˈpɪdʒən/ n | pigeona grey bird often seen in cities | A pigeon sat on the statue in the square.A pigeon sat on the statue in the square. | |
| resin/ˈrɛzən/ n | resina sticky substance that comes from trees | Sticky resin dripped from the pine tree.Sticky resin dripped from the pine tree. | |
| degradation/ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ n | degradationa process of becoming worse in quality | Pollution caused the degradation of the river and its fish.Pollution caused the degradation of the river and its fish. | |
| quarry/ˈkwɔri/ n | quarrya place where stone is dug out of the ground | Stone from the local quarry was used to build the wall.Stone from the local quarry was used to build the wall. | |
| sap/sæp/ n | sapthe liquid inside a plant | Sap runs through the tree in spring.Sap runs through the tree in spring. | |
| orchard/ˈɔrtʃɚd/ n | orcharda field of fruit trees | In autumn, the family picks apples in their orchard.In autumn, the family picks apples in their orchard. | |
| aquarium/əˈkwɛriəm/ n | aquariuma place or glass tank where fish are kept | We watched colourful fish at the aquarium.We watched colourful fish at the aquarium. | |
| flourish/ˈflɝɪʃ/ n/v | flourishto grow well and be healthy | Plants flourish in warm, wet places.Plants flourish in warm, wet places. | |
| reap/rip/ v | to reapto cut and gather a crop | Farmers reap the corn once it turns golden.Farmers reap the corn once it turns golden. | |
| parasite/ˈpɛrəˌsaɪt/ n | parasitea creature living on another for food | A parasite lives on another animal and feeds on it.A parasite lives on another animal and feeds on it. | |
| chilly/ˈtʃɪli/ adj | chillyrather cold | It gets chilly in the evening, so bring a warm jacket.It gets chilly in the evening, so bring a warm jacket. | |
| peacock/ˈpiˌkɑk/ n | peacocka large bird with a colourful fan-like tail | The peacock spread its bright blue tail to impress the visitors.The peacock spread its bright blue tail to impress the visitors. | |
| rumble/ˈrʌmbəl/ n/v | rumblea deep continuous sound | We heard the low rumble of thunder far away.We heard the low rumble of thunder far away. | |
| panorama/ˌpænɚˈæmə/ n | panoramaa wide view of a large area | From the hilltop we enjoyed a wide panorama of the valley.From the hilltop we enjoyed a wide panorama of the valley. |