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Plants & Trees — Lesson 2

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cactus

ˈkæktəs

A cactus is a desert plant with thick, fleshy stems that store water, usually — he got pricked by a cactus spine.

The desert has many different types of cactus.

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carrot

ˈkærət

A long, orange root vegetable that grows underground and is commonly eaten raw — I put sliced carrots in my salad for lunch.

I put sliced carrots in my salad for lunch.

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cheat

tʃiːt

Act dishonestly or unfairly to get something you want, especially by breaking — don't cheat on the exam.

Don't cheat on the exam.

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cherry

ˈtʃɛri

Wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry — he had cherry pie for dessert.

I love eating fresh cherries in summer.

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corn

kɔːrn

A tall plant with large yellow grains that grow together on a cob, or the — popcorn is made from corn.

I love eating corn on the cob.

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crop

krɑːp

The yield from plants in a single growing season — this year's corn crop is very good.

The farmer grows wheat crops.

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flower

ˈflaʊɚ

A flower is the part of a plant that has brightly colored petals and a pleasant — the flower is beautiful.

The flower is beautiful.

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fruit

fruːt

The part of a plant or tree that contains seeds and can be eaten as food — the tree is full of fruit this year.

I eat fruit every morning for breakfast.

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garlic

ˈɡɑːrlɪk

A pungent bulb with a strong smell and flavor, used as a seasoning in cooking — garlic is known for its health benefits.

I add garlic to almost every savory dish.

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ginger

ˈdʒɪndʒər

Perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems — I add fresh ginger to my tea.

I add fresh ginger to my tea.

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glad

ɡlæd

Feeling or showing pleasure and happiness about something that has happened or — I'm glad to see you.

I'm glad to see you.

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grass

ɡræs

A common plant with narrow green leaves that grows close to the ground — I need to cut the grass this weekend.

The children are playing on the grass.

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