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Saguaro Cactus

Saguaro Cactus. Vocabulary Words. spiny. Having thorns A porcupine’s spiny quills keep enemies away. decomposes. Decays; rots A pile of fallen leaves decomposes and becomes part of the soil. . topple. Fall over or be pushed over

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Saguaro Cactus

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  1. Saguaro Cactus Vocabulary Words

  2. spiny • Having thorns • A porcupine’s spiny quills keep enemies away.

  3. decomposes • Decays; rots • A pile of fallen leaves decomposes and becomes part of the soil.

  4. topple • Fall over or be pushed over • Ray liked to make a big block pile and then topple it with the tiniest push.

  5. brush • Small trees and shrubs • The young deer leaped over rocks and brush as it ran.

  6. habitat • Natural home of a plant or an animal • A pond is a habitat for many kinds of plants, animals, and insects.

  7. teeming • Full; almost overflowing • The rainforest is teeming with animals and plants.

  8. perch • To sit or settle on a spot • The bird was perched on the tall treetop branch.

  9. nectar • A sweet liquid found in flowers • The butterfly drank nectar from the flower.

  10. admire • To look upon with pleasure or approval • The young man admired the woman’s beauty.

  11. announce • To state publicly • Mr. Otis announced his resignation at the conference.

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