Group 3: From Forest to Field (Materials & Nature)#

Theme: Different types of plants, materials, and the cycle of decay.

rainforest /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/ noun

1. A rainforest is a thick forest of tall trees in a tropical area where there is a lot of rain.

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ noun

1. A jungle is a forest in a tropical country where large numbers of tall trees and plants grow very close together.

forestry /ˈfɒrɪstri/ noun

1. Forestry is the science or skill of growing and taking care of trees in forests.

plantation /plænˈteɪʃn/ noun

1. A plantation is a large piece of land, especially in a tropical country, where crops such as coffee, tea, or sugar are grown.

terrace /ˈterəs/ noun

1. A terrace is a flat area of stone or grass next to a building.
2. Terraces are a series of flat areas built like steps on the side of a hill so that crops can be grown there.

field /fiːld/ noun

1. A field is an area of land on a farm used for growing crops or keeping animals.

meadow /ˈmedəʊ/ noun

1. A meadow is a field with grass and often wild flowers in it.

lawn /lɔːn/ noun

1. A lawn is an area of grass that is kept cut short, usually as part of a garden or park.

grass /ɡrɑːs/ noun

1. Grass is a common plant with thin green leaves that covers the ground.

weed /wiːd/ noun

1. A weed is a wild plant that grows in gardens or fields of crops and prevents the plants that you want from growing properly.

hay /heɪ/ noun

1. Hay is grass which has been cut and dried so that it can be used to feed animals.

straw /strɔː/ noun

1. Straw consists of the dried, yellowish stalks from crops such as wheat or barley.

reed /riːd/ noun

1. Reeds are tall plants that grow in large groups in shallow water or on wet ground.

trunk /trʌŋk/ noun

1. The trunk of a tree is the large main stem from which the branches grow.

branch /brɑːntʃ/ noun

1. The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from the trunk and have leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on them.

bough /baʊ/ noun

1. A bough is a large branch of a tree.

root /ruːt/ noun

1. The roots of a plant are the parts of it that grow under the ground.

thorn /θɔːn/ noun

1. Thorns are the sharp points on some plants and trees.

pine /paɪn/ noun

1. A pine tree is a tall evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and brown cones.

olive /ˈɒlɪv/ noun

1. An olive is a small oval fruit with a hard stone inside. Olives are eaten or used to make oil.

vine /vaɪn/ noun

1. A vine is a climbing plant, especially one that produces grapes.

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ noun

1. A tulip is a bright-coloured flower that grows in spring.

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ noun

1. A violet is a small plant with purple or white flowers and a pleasant smell.

mint /mɪnt/ noun

1. Mint is a herb with fresh-smelling leaves.

fungus /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ noun

1. A fungus is a plant that has no flowers, leaves, or green colouring, such as a mushroom or a toadstool.

mould /məʊld/ noun

1. Mould is a soft grey, green, or blue substance that sometimes forms in spots on old food or on damp walls or clothes.

alga /ˈælɡə/ noun

1. Algae are plants with no stems or leaves that grow in water or on damp surfaces.

reef /riːf/ noun

1. A reef is a long line of rocks or sand, the top of which is just above or just below the surface of the sea.

wither /ˈwɪðə(r)/ verb

1. If a plant withers or if something withers it, it dries up and dies.

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ verb

1. When things decompose, they decay or break down into smaller parts.

rot /rɒt/ verb

1. When food, wood, or another substance rots, or when something rots it, it becomes softer and is gradually destroyed.

decay /dɪˈkeɪ/ verb

1. When something decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process.

stale /steɪl/ adjective

1. Stale food is no longer fresh or good to eat.

timber /ˈtɪmbə(r)/ noun

1. Timber is wood that is used for building houses and making furniture.

log /lɒɡ/ noun

1. A log is a thick piece of wood that has been cut from a tree.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑːkəʊl/ noun

1. Charcoal is a black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with a little air.