C1 Unit 37: Nature & weather 3
16 C1 words: wooded, conserve, otter, abound, hedgehog, nocturnal… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| wooded/ˈwʊdɪd/ adj | woodedcovered with trees | We walked through a wooded valley full of birds and flowers.We walked through a wooded valley full of birds and flowers. | |
| conserve/kənˈsɝv/ v | to conserveto use carefully and avoid wasting | We should conserve water during the hot, dry summer months.We should conserve water during the hot, dry summer months. | |
| otter/ˈɑtɚ/ n | ottera small water animal with a long body | An otter swam past our boat with a small fish in its mouth.An otter swam past our boat with a small fish in its mouth. | |
| abound/əˈbaʊnd/ v | to aboundto exist in large numbers | Wild flowers abound in the fields along the river.Wild flowers abound in the fields along the river. | |
| hedgehog/ˈhɛdʒˌhɑɡ/ n | hedgehoga small spiny animal that curls up | A hedgehog curled into a ball when the dog came near.A hedgehog curled into a ball when the dog came near. | |
| nocturnal/nɑkˈtɝnəl/ adj | nocturnalactive at night | Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt after the sun goes down.Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt after the sun goes down. | |
| ferocious/fɚˈoʊʃəs/ adj | ferociousextremely violent, strong or wild | The ferocious storm tore branches from the old oak trees.The ferocious storm tore branches from the old oak trees. | |
| panoramic/ˌpænɚˈæmɪk/ adj | panoramicgiving a wide view of a large area | The hotel offers a panoramic view of the harbour and the hills.The hotel offers a panoramic view of the harbour and the hills. | |
| frosty/ˈfrɔsti/ adj | frostycovered with frost; very cold | We woke up to a frosty morning with white grass.We woke up to a frosty morning with white grass. | |
| unsustainable/ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj | unsustainablenot able to continue at the same level | Experts say that this level of water use is unsustainable.Experts say that this level of water use is unsustainable. | |
| tranquil/ˈtræŋkwəl/ adj | tranquilcalm, peaceful and quiet | We spent a tranquil afternoon by the lake, away from the noise.We spent a tranquil afternoon by the lake, away from the noise. | |
| sprout/spraʊt/ n/v | sproutto begin to grow, as a plant does | Green shoots began to sprout in the garden after the rain.Green shoots began to sprout in the garden after the rain. | |
| flicker/ˈflɪkɚ/ n | flickera quick, unsteady light or movement | The candle gave a weak flicker before it went out.The candle gave a weak flicker before it went out. | |
| hibernation/ˌhaɪbɚˈneɪʃən/ n | hibernationa long sleep during winter by some animals | Bears prepare for hibernation by eating a lot in autumn.Bears prepare for hibernation by eating a lot in autumn. | |
| recessive/rəˈsɛsɪv/ adj | recessivea gene effect shown only if both match | Blue eyes are caused by a recessive gene in many families.Blue eyes are caused by a recessive gene in many families. | |
| gush/ɡʌʃ/ n/v | gusha sudden strong flow of liquid | A gush of water poured from the broken pipe.A gush of water poured from the broken pipe. |