plant
A plant is a living thing that usually grows in the ground.
Ex: Trees and flowers are plants.
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grow
Grow means to live, change, and become bigger.
Ex: Many trees grow in the forest.
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conceited
Someone who is conceited is too proud of himself or herself. Ex: The conceited
baseball player thought he was better than the others on his team.
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equal
Equal means to be the same as something else.
Ex: The two girls are equal in height.
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charming
If something is charming, it is very pleasing and delightful.
Ex: The baby’s gurgling sounds and laughter were very charming.
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seed
A seed is a part of a plant from which a new plant
will grow.
Ex: We took seeds from a grapefruit and planted them.
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observe
To observe means to look and watch carefully.
Ex: On our field trip to the zoo, we observed
monkeys playing and grooming each other.
necessary
Something that is necessary is something that you
need or must do. Ex: It is necessary to eat a healthy
diet in order to grow big and strong.
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moist
Something that is moist is not dry: it is a little wet or damp.
Ex: You can clean the table with a moist paper towel.
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gradually
Gradually means slowly over time.
Ex: Over several weeks, seeds grow gradually from
sprout to seedling to plant.
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senses
You have five senses: eyes to see, ears to hear,
nose to smell, skin to touch, and mouth to taste.
Ex: We use our sense of smell to enjoy the scent of flowers.
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garden
A garden is a plot of land where plants such as flowers,
fruits, and vegetables grow.
Ex: We planted sunflower seeds in the school garden.
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arrange
To arrange means to organize, put in order,
or to make happen
Ex: We can arrange the crayons by color.
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tend
To tend means to take care of something.
Ex: The gardener tends to his garden by
pulling out the weeds.
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basic
Something that is basic is important and necessary.
Ex: For our camping trip, we packed some basic things
such as food, a tent, and sleeping bags.
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