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bay ·noun (COAST)

Definition: an area of coast where the land curves in Level: B1

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blow ·verb (WIND)

Definition: If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air. Level: B1

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bottom ·noun (SEA/RIVER/LAKE)

Definition: the ground under a river, lake, or sea Level: B1

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branch ·noun (TREE)

Definition: one of the many parts of a tree that grows out from its trunk Level: B1

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breeze ·noun

Definition: a light and pleasant wind Level: B1

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calm ·adjective (SEA/WEATHER)

Definition: describes weather which is not windy, or the sea or a lake when it is still and has no waves Level: B1

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canal ·noun

Definition: an artificial river built for boats to travel along or to take water from one area to another Level: B1

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cave ·noun

Definition: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff or mountain, or one that is underground Level: B1

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clear ·adjective (WITHOUT CLOUDS)

Definition: A clear sky does not have any clouds. Level: B1

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cliff ·noun

Definition: a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast Level: B1

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climate ·noun (WEATHER)

Definition: the weather conditions that an area usually has Level: B1

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coast ·noun (NEAR SEA)

Definition: the land next to or close to the sea Level: B1

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continent ·noun

Definition: one of the seven main areas of land on the Earth, such as Africa, Asia, Europe or South America Level: B1

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cool ·adjective (SLIGHTLY COLD)

Definition: slightly cold, but not too cold Level: B1

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crop ·noun

Definition: a plant such as a grain, fruit or vegetable that is grown in large amounts, or the amount of plants of a particular type that are produced at one time Level: B1

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district ·noun

Definition: a part of a city or country, either an official area or one that is known for having a particular feature or characteristic Level: B1

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earth ·noun (PLANET)

Definition: the planet that we live on Level: B1

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environmental ·adjective

Definition: relating to the environment Level: B1

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fine ·adjective (SUNNY)

Definition: sunny and not raining Level: B1

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flood ·verb (COVER WITH WATER)

Definition: If a place floods or is flooded, it becomes covered in water. Level: B1

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flood ·noun (WATER)

Definition: a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry Level: B1

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forecast ·noun

Definition: a report saying what the weather is likely to be like Level: B1

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freeze ·verb (ICE)

Definition: If something freezes or is frozen, it becomes hard and solid because it is very cold. Level: B1

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freezing ·adjective

Definition: extremely cold Level: B1

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frozen ·adjective (WATER)

Definition: turned into ice Level: B1

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green ·adjective (GRASS)

Definition: covered with grass or other plants Level: B1

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heat ·noun

Definition: the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something Level: B1

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herb ·noun

Definition: a plant that is used in cooking to add flavour to food or is used in medicines Level: B1

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humid ·adjective

Definition: Humid air or weather is hot and slightly wet. Level: B1

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icy ·adjective (WITH ICE)

Definition: covered in ice Level: B1

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icy ·adjective (COLD)

Definition: extremely cold Level: B1

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iron ·noun (METAL)

Definition: a dark grey metal used to make steel and found in very small amounts in blood and food Level: B1

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jungle ·noun

Definition: a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very closely together Level: B1

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land ·noun (AREA OF GROUND)

Definition: an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building Level: B1

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landscape ·noun

Definition: the appearance of an area of land, especially in the countryside Level: B1

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leaf ·noun (PLANT)

Definition: a flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch Level: B1

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life ·noun (PLANTS/ANIMALS)

Definition: everything which is alive Level: B1

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lightning ·noun

Definition: a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm Level: B1

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metal ·noun

Definition: a usually hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver which heat and electricity can travel through Level: B1

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mild ·adjective (WEATHER)

Definition: describes weather that is not very cold or not as cold as usual Level: B1

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ocean ·noun

Definition: the sea Level: B1

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oil ·noun (FUEL)

Definition: a thick liquid that comes from under the Earth's surface that is used as a fuel and for making parts of machines move easily Level: B1

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olive ·noun

Definition: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil Level: B1

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peak ·noun (MOUNTAIN TOP)

Definition: the top of a mountain, or the mountain itself Level: B1

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pick ·verb (FLOWERS/FRUIT)

Definition: If you pick flowers or fruit, you take them off a plant or tree. Level: B1

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planet ·noun

Definition: a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star Level: B1

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plant ·verb (TREES/FLOWERS, ETC.)

Definition: to put a plant into the ground or into a container of earth so that it will grow Level: B1

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pollution ·noun

Definition: damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste Level: B1

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pour ·verb (RAIN)

Definition: to rain a lot Level: B1

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rainforest ·noun

Definition: a forest in a tropical area which receives a lot of rain Level: B1

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rainy ·adjective

Definition: raining a lot Level: B1

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recycle ·verb

Definition: to collect used paper, glass, plastic, etc., and put if through a process so that it can be used again Level: B1

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recycled ·adjective

Definition: Recycled paper, glass, plastic, etc. has been used before and put through a process so that it can be used again. Level: B1

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recycling ·noun

Definition: when paper, glass, plastic, etc. is put through a process so that it can be used again Level: B1

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region ·noun (AREA)

Definition: a particular area in a country or the world Level: B1

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rise ·verb (SUN/MOON)

Definition: When the sun or moon rises, it appears in the sky. Level: B1

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rock ·noun (HARD SUBSTANCE)

Definition: the hard, natural substance which forms part of the Earth's surface, or an area of this substance sticking out of the sea or ground Level: B1

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rose ·noun

Definition: a flower with a pleasant smell and thorns, that grows on a bush Level: B1

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sand ·noun

Definition: a substance that is found on beaches and in deserts, which is made from very small grains of rock Level: B1

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sandy ·adjective

Definition: covered with or containing sand Level: B1

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scenery ·noun

Definition: the attractive, natural things that you see in the countryside Level: B1

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season ·noun (PART OF YEAR)

Definition: one of the four periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn or winter Level: B1

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set ·verb (SUN)

Definition: When the sun sets, it moves down in the sky until it cannot be seen. Level: B1

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shade ·noun (NO SUN)

Definition: an area where there is no light from the sun and so it is darker and not as hot Level: B1

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shore ·noun

Definition: the area of land along the edge of the sea or a lake Level: B1

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shower ·noun (RAIN)

Definition: a short period of rain Level: B1

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space ·noun (BEYOND EARTH)

Definition: the area outside the Earth's atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are Level: B1

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stone ·noun (JEWEL)

Definition: a hard, valuable substance that is often used in jewellery Level: B1

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stone ·noun (ROCK)

Definition: a hard, natural substance that is found in the ground Level: B1

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stream ·noun (SMALL RIVER)

Definition: a small river Level: B1

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sunrise ·noun

Definition: when the sun appears in the morning and the sky becomes light Level: B1

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sunset ·noun

Definition: when the sun disappears in the evening and the sky becomes dark Level: B1

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sunshine ·noun

Definition: the light and heat that come from the sun Level: B1

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the seaside ·noun

Definition: an area or town next to the sea Level: B1

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thick ·adjective (CLOSE TOGETHER)

Definition: growing close together and in large amounts Level: B1

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thunder ·noun

Definition: the loud noise in the sky that you hear during a storm Level: B1

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valley ·noun

Definition: an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it Level: B1

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waterfall ·noun

Definition: water, especially from a river or stream, dropping from a higher to a lower point, sometimes from a great height Level: B1

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wave ·noun (WATER)

Definition: a line of higher water which moves across the surface of an area of water, especially the sea Level: B1

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weather forecast ·noun

Definition: a description of what the weather will be like Level: B1

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wildlife ·noun

Definition: animals and plants that grow independently of people in their natural environment Level: B1

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zero ·number (TEMPERATURE)

Definition: the temperature at which water freezes in degrees centigrade Level: B1