The wild world of carnivorous plants - Kenny Coogan

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

sundew

A sundew is a type of plant that lives in wet areas. It is known for its ability to secrete a sticky substance from its leaves.

  • The sundew is secreting a sticky substance from its leaves.
  • The sundew is a type of plant that lives in wet areas.
mucilage

Mucilage is a sticky substance that is produced by certain animals to protect them from water. It is also used as a glue.

  • The glue is made from mucilage and water.
  • The mucilage makes the glue very sticky.
unfurl

To unfurl is to unfold or to bring out into the open. When the flag is unfurled, it becomes visible.

  • The flag was unfurled on the platform.
  • The flag was unfurled in honor of the soldier who was killed in the war.
bladderwort

bladderwort is a type of plant that is usually found near water. It is known for its large bladder, which it uses to store water.

  • The bladderwort is a type of plant that is usually found near water.
  • The bladderwort is a type of plant that is usually found near water.
speediest

The speediest is the fastest. When you say that someone is the speediest, you mean that they are the fastest at doing something.

  • He was the speediest runner in the race.
  • The car was the speediest on the road.
exoskeleton

An exoskeleton is a type of armor that is worn on the body. It's usually made out of metal or plastic, and it protects the wearer from injuries.

  • The exoskeleton was very heavy, and it was difficult to move in it.
  • The exoskeleton made the soldier very strong and fast.
globs

A glob is a mass, a lump. When you say that something is a glob, you are describing it in a negative way.

  • The soup was a glob.
  • The dough was a glob.
alights

When a plane alights, it lands on the ground. The plane usually lands on an airport runway, but it can also land on a boat, a ship, or a pier.

  • The plane landed safely at the airport, and the passengers all alighted.
  • The plane landed on a pier, and the passengers all alighted.
buzzes

To buzz is to make a noise that is high-pitched and unpleasant. The sound of a bee buzzing is a good example of this.

  • The bee was buzzing loudly, which was annoying.
  • The sound of the bee buzzing made her feel uneasy.