U2W4 Flashcard : from Butterfly Eyes to Other Secrets of the Meadow

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What does the word 'tender' mean?

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Soft or gentle.

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How would you describe the wings of butterflies?

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They are very tender and easily damaged.

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What are 'vessels' in living things?

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Tubes that carry fluids.

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What does the word 'steeped' mean?

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Soaked.

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What does 'excreted' mean?

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Separated and removed from the body.

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What is an example of a tender object?

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A butterfly's wing.

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Can you name a type of vessel in the human body?

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Blood vessels.

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What happens to a butterfly's wings when they are not careful?

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They can get damaged because they are tender.

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What is the process of excreting waste?

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Removing waste products from the body.

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What does it mean if something is steeped in water?

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It has been soaked in water.