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Insight - Elementary - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "forest", "sand", "carry", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
natural
natural
[Adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: She prefers using natural ingredients in her skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals. 
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world
world
[noun]

the planet earth, where we all live

Ex: His dream is to sail around the world. 
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desert
desert
[noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: At night, the desert can become very cold. 
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forest
forest
[noun]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

Ex: I love the fresh scent of pine trees in the forest. 
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grassland
grassland
[noun]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

Ex: Many animals live in the vast grassland. 
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ice
ice
[noun]

frozen water, which has a solid state

Ex: I put ice cubes in my drink to make it cold. 
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tree
tree
[noun]

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

Ex: I enjoyed the sweet scent of blossoms on the flowering tree. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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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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sand
sand
[noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: The children built castles with the soft sand on the beach. 
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snow
snow
[noun]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Ex: After the storm, the ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow. 
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baboon
baboon
[noun]

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

Ex: Baboons are highly social primates found in various habitats across Africa and Arabia, often forming troops of up to 200 individuals. 
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elephant
elephant
[noun]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Ex: Elephants are known for their intelligence and remarkable memory. 
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lion
lion
[noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: I saw a lion hunting for prey in the tall grass. 
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oxpecker bird

a small, brown bird that is commonly found in Africa, which feeds on parasites that live on the skin of mammals.

Ex: The oxpecker bird sat on the buffalo’s back. 
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raven
raven
[noun]

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

Ex: The raven perched atop the gnarled branch, its glossy black feathers glistening in the moonlight. 
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rhinoceros

a very large mammal with a thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose, feeding on plants, which is native to Africa and Southern Asia

Ex: The rhinoceros trudged slowly through the savanna, its massive horn glinting in the sunlight. 
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wolverine
wolverine
[noun]

a wild, solitary, strong, and resilient mammal with brown fur and a long tail, typically found in cold regions of northern Eurasia, Europe, and North America

Ex: The wolverine is a fierce and powerful animal. 
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animal
animal
[noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees. 
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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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to bite
to bite
[Verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite. 
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to look for

to expect or hope for something

Ex: We are looking for a significant increase in sales this quarter. 
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to hunt
to hunt
[Verb]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

Ex: In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The team followed their leader up the mountain. 
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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 run away

to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

Ex: When the alarm sounded, the prisoners tried to run away from the jail. 
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bear
bear
[noun]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

Ex: A bear has a thick fur coat to keep warm in cold weather. 
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

Ex: My grandfather used to raise chickens on his farm. 
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cow
cow
[noun]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

Ex: I learned about different breeds of cows and their characteristics. 
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eagle
eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures. 
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fox
fox
[noun]

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

Ex: Jane read a storybook about a curious fox and its adventures. 
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giraffe
giraffe
[noun]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

Ex: The giraffe gracefully stretched its long neck to reach the tender leaves at the top of the tree. 
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horse
horse
[noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: A beautiful white horse grazed peacefully in the meadow. 
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monkey
monkey
[noun]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

Ex: I saw the monkey hanging upside down from a tree branch. 
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pig
pig
[noun]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

Ex: I watched as the pig rooted around in the dirt for food. 
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sheep
sheep
[noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: A curious sheep approached me and sniffed my hand. 
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spider
spider
[noun]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

Ex: I learned that spiders help control insect populations in the garden. 
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tiger
tiger
[noun]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

Ex: John learned that tigers are excellent swimmers. 
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whale
whale
[noun]

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

Ex: During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales. 
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wolf
wolf
[noun]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

Ex: The gray wolf, known for its distinctive howls, is a symbol of the wild. 
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butterfly
butterfly
[noun]

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Ex: Butterflies are attracted to nectar-producing flowers for food. 
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