Vocabulary Flashcards

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A tiny cell or nerve ending that receives signals (like light, heat, or chemicals) and sends them to the brain. Think of it as a receiver or sensor on a radio.

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Receptor

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Decipher

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To figure out the meaning of something that is confusing, coded, or hard to read. If a secret message is in code, you decipher it to understand it.

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Drool

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To let saliva flow out of the mouth, usually accidentally. It often happens when someone is asleep or looking at very appetizing food.

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Odour

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The smell of something, often used when referring to a strong or unpleasant smell. A strong odour might come from garbage or strong cheese.

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Scent

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A distinctive and often pleasant smell or fragrance. A flower or perfume has a sweet scent.

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Nostrial

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Either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through. You breathe and sniff through your nostrils.

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Sniff

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To smell something by quickly drawing air through the nose. A dog sniffs the ground to follow a trail.

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Concentrate

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To focus all your attention or effort on one task or idea. You concentrate when you're studying for an exam.

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Recognize

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To identify someone or something you have seen or known before. You recognize an old friend from school.

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Saliva

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The watery liquid produced in the mouth that helps with swallowing and digestion. Another word for this is spit; it keeps your mouth wet.