attract(v.)

*Bees are attracted to bright colors.*Bright colors attract bees.

1. to make someone interested in something.2.to make something move towards

something or some place.

ground(n.)

*Many plants grow in the ground.*There are many worms in the ground.

The soil or dirt on the earth. The “floor” outside.

bacteria

(pl. n.)

*Bacteria can make food for plants.*Wash your hands so the bacteria doesn’t

make you sick!

Small (microscopic) living things that can turn nutrients into plant food. Some bacteria can make people sick.

adapt(n.)

*Many animals have adapted to cold weather by growing thick fur.*Some plants adapt to dry places by growing long roots.

To change in order to survive. Plants and animals adapt to changes in their environments.

survival(n.)

*Some animals fight for survival.*Some bacteria can survive in very hot environments

Continuing to live, especially in a difficult situation.

strategy(n.)

*Venus fly traps have a cool strategy to eat animals.*I won the chess game by using a new strategy I learned.

A careful plan or skill used to achieve a goal.

stink(v.)

*Some fruits, like durian, stink.*Lola needs a bath. She stinks!

To have a bad smell.

trick(v.)

*I thought my uncle cut his thumb off. He tricked me!*My friend said we have to go to school on Sunday. She tricked me!

To play a joke on someone.

trap(v.)

*I thought my uncle cut his thumb off. He tricked me!*My friend said we have to go to school on Sunday. She tricked me!

To play a joke on someone.

digest(v.)

*Carnivorous plants can digest insects.*You should wait for your food to digest before you go swimming.

To break down into smaller pieces that can be absorbed by the body.