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Key Insects Vocabulary
insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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to live
to live
[Verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex: She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities. 
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many
many
[determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: He made many mistakes in his assignment. 
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place
place
[noun]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

Ex: I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight. 
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antenna
antenna
[noun]

one of a pair of jointed sensory appendages on the head of insects, crustaceans, or similar organisms, often used to detect touch, taste, or movement

Ex: The ant waved its antenna as it explored the ground. 
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

Ex: He chewed his food with his mouth closed, showing good manners. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair. 
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sound
sound
[noun]

anything that we can hear

Ex: The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park. 
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to tap
to tap
[Verb]

to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds

Ex: The drummer began to tap the drumsticks on the snare, setting the beat for the rest of the band. 
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in line
in line
[Adverb]

one behind another in a line or queue

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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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part
part
[noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: Asking questions is an integral part of gaining knowledge. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: Do you know anyone called Emily? 
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thorax
thorax
[noun]

the middle part in the body of an insect between the head and the abdomen that bears the limbs or wings

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abdomen
abdomen
[noun]

the posterior or rear section of an insect or other arthropod, following the thorax

Ex: The butterfly's abdomen is striped and elongated. 
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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
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plant
plant
[noun]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

Ex: The gardener watered the plant every morning. 
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seed
seed
[noun]

a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

Ex: The gardener carefully planted seeds in the fertile soil, eager to watch them grow into vibrant flowers. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie. 
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insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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sugar
sugar
[noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: A drizzle of sugar syrup over pancakes or waffles adds a delightful sweetness to breakfast. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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food
food
[noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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nest
nest
[noun]

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

Ex: The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass. 
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to share
to share
[Verb]

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

Ex: The couple plans to share a bank account after marriage. 
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group
group
[noun]

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

Ex: A group of children were playing in the park. 
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colony
colony
[noun]

(biology) a community of plants or animals that live close to each other in the same place

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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

Ex: They climbed the ropes during the outdoor adventure. 
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to dig
to dig
[Verb]

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

Ex: The archaeologist used a shovel to dig for ancient artifacts. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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tunnel
tunnel
[noun]

a burrow or underground den used as a home by certain animals, such as rabbits or foxes

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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex: He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings. 
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jaw
jaw
[noun]

the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

Ex: The lion's powerful jaw allows it to crush bones. 
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calm
calm
[Adjective]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Ex: Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and composed. 
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busy
busy
[Adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities. 
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feeling
feeling
[noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: The feeling of warmth from the sun on her skin filled her with comfort and contentment. 
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movement
movement
[noun]

a change in position or posture that occurs without actually relocating from one place to another

Ex: He notices the subtle movement of her hand. 
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scared
scared
[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: She was scared to walk alone in the dark. 
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to hide
to hide
[Verb]

to remain out of sight, typically to avoid being seen or discovered

Ex: The cat often hides under the bed when it's scared. 
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to [have] a baby

to give birth to a child

Ex: She had a baby boy last night. 
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larva
larva
[noun]

a young form of an insect or an animal that has come out of the egg but has not yet developed into an adult

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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Ex: Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day. 
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adult
adult
[noun]

any mature animal

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worker
worker
[noun]

sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae

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queen
queen
[noun]

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs

Ex: The queen bee can live for several years. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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to find
to find
[Verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: Did you find the remote control for the television? 
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders. 
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teamwork
teamwork
[noun]

the combined effort of a group working together effectively to achieve a common goal

Ex: Successful teamwork requires clear communication and mutual respect. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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