to do something that causes a change in someone's situation
Her sickness began to affect her work.
carry
to hold or support something as you move with it
That bag is difficult to carry. It's too big.
cause
to create an effect or result
The gloomy weather caused her to be depressed.
colony
a group of people, animals, or plants of a particular type that live in the same place
People from England came to the island and built a(n) colony there.
decline
a decrease in the amount, strength or importance of something
The decline of the balance in my bank account makes me sad.
mite
a very small creature
That cat has mites in its ears.
nectar
the sweet liquid found in plants
The nectar from the fruit made my hands sticky.
organic
relating to food made without certain chemicals, or farming methods that use few chemicals
Even though they cost more, you should buy organic fruits and vegetables.
pesticide
a chemical substance used to kill PESTS
Dad sprayed the garden with pesticide.
pollinator
an agent, such as an insect, that moves POLLEN from one plant to another plant for the purpose of producing seeds
A butterfly is a(n) pollinator of many flowers.