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Vocabulary Set #4 By: Mindy Zhou Slide 2 Vocabulary Set #4 1. Segment n. segment v. to separate into parts 2. Hind adj. behind 3. Diverse adj. many different diversity n. having many different members 4.Variety n. diversity vary v. to make differences to show changes 5. Exoskeleton n. a shell or covering outside an insect 6. Protect v. to keep safe protection n. safety 7. Mimic v. to copy others characteristics or behaviors mimicry n. an act of copying 8. Pollinate v. to carry pollen from male to female part of flower 9. Decompose v. to break down into smaller chemical parts 10. Pest n. an animal or insect that causes problems for people, especially by damaging crops, vegetables, and fruits. Slide 3 1. Segment n. n. a separate piece of something; a part She cleaned a small segment of the painting. Slide 4 Segment v. v. to separate into parts Lines divided the area into segment. Slide 5 Hind adj. adj. behind Kangaroos hind legs are enormously powerful. Slide 6 Diverse adj. adj. many different John and his brother have diverse interests. Slide 7 Diversity n. n. having many different members John and his brother has diversity of opinions. Slide 8 Variety n. n. diversity People like to live a life full of variety. Slide 9 Vary v. v. to make differences to show changes He never varied his habits. Slide 10 Exoskeleton n. n. a shell or covering outside an insect The insects was a exoskeleton. Slide 11 Protect v. v. to keep safe Wearing dark glasses can protect your eyes from the sun. Slide 12 Protection n. n. Safety The construction workers wore metal helmets for protection. Slide 13 Mimic v. v. to copy others characteristics or behaviors The actor amused the audience by mimicking some well- known people. Slide 14 Mimicry n. n. an act of copying John has the talent of mimicry. Slide 15 Pollinate v. v. to carry pollen from male to female part of flower Bees are help the flowers to pollinate. Slide 16 Decompose v. v. to break down into smaller chemical parts John find a decomposed body on the beach. Slide 17 Pest v. v. an animal or insect that causes problems for people, especially by damaging crops, vegetables, and fruits. The severe frost killed off most of the pests.