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 [adjective]

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

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood , showcasing its organic grain patterns .
world [noun]

the planet earth, where we all live

Ex: The world offers infinite possibilities for learning new things .
desert [noun]

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

Ex: During the day , the heat in the desert can be unbearable .
forest [noun]

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

Ex: The forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species .

a large, open, and grass-covered area

Ex: Fires can spread quickly in dry grasslands .
ice [noun]

frozen water, which has a solid state

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tree [noun]

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

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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: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys .
plant [noun]

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

Ex: The orchid is a beautiful tropical plant .
sand [noun]

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

Ex: After the hike , they found their shoes filled with sand .
snow [noun]

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

Ex: The mountain peaks were capped with glistening snow .
baboon [noun]

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

Ex: Baboons are omnivores , feeding on a wide range of foods including fruits , seeds , insects , small mammals , and even other primates .
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: The baby elephant clumsily followed its mother , learning to navigate the world .
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: The lion 's roar can be heard from miles away , establishing its dominance .

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

Ex: A rhino was covered in oxpecker birds .
raven [noun]

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

Ex: The raven 's intelligence was evident as it solved puzzles to retrieve treats hidden by researchers .

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 's thick , armored skin provides protection against predators and thorny vegetation alike .

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 thick fur of a wolverine helps it survive in cold climates .
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: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .
to carry [verb]

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

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
to bite [verb]

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

Ex: To catch its prey , the predator would often bite with precision .

to expect or hope for something

Ex: I am looking for a positive resolution to this conflict .
to hunt [verb]

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

Ex: The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer .

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The children giggled as they followed the leader in a game of " Simon says . "
to dig [verb]

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

Ex: Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals .

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

Ex: The thief managed to run away from the scene of the crime before the police arrived .
bear [noun]

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

Ex: The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures .
chicken [noun]

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

Ex: The chicken laid an egg in the nesting box .
cow [noun]

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

Ex: The cow 's horns were impressive and curved outward .
eagle [noun]

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

Ex: The eagle 's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances .
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: Sarah learned that foxes are clever and resourceful animals .
giraffe [noun]

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

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands , their towering silhouettes against the horizon .
horse [noun]

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

Ex: My dream is to one day own a beautiful horse .
monkey [noun]

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

Ex: My sister showed me the monkey eating a banana with delight .
pig [noun]

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

Ex: The pig 's nose is sensitive and sniffes the air for food .
sheep [noun]

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

Ex: I visited a farm and saw a mother sheep nursing her newborn lambs .
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: Sarah read a book about different types of spiders found around the world .
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: The tiger is a majestic and powerful wild animal .
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: Sarah read a book about different species of whales .
wolf [noun]

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

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

Ex: The butterfly landed on my hand for a brief moment before taking flight again .