Botanical Structures

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a piece of equipment used to control a horse, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins

verb to bring (a horse) under control with a bridle

  • The equestrian adjusted the bridle before riding the horse.
  • Make sure to tighten the bridle before you start riding.
  • I love how that horse looks with its fancy bridle on.
  • She struggled to bridle her emotions during the difficult conversation.

noun an opening or window, especially in the architecture of a building

  • The architect designed large fenestra to allow natural light to flood the room.
  • I love how the house has big fenestra, it makes the space feel so open.
  • Check out those cool fenestra in the new building!
  • Her eyes were like dark fenestra, revealing nothing of her emotions.

verb to extend or stick out beyond the surrounding surface or context

  • The nail heads protrude from the wooden surface.
  • Watch out for that sharp corner sticking out.
  • Don't trip on the thing that's sticking out.
  • His anger seemed to protrude in every word he spoke.

noun a small ring or circle

  • The ballerina's hair was adorned with delicate ringlets.
  • Her ringlets were bouncing as she danced around the room.
  • I love how your ringlets frame your face.
  • The vine twisted around the tree in a ringlet-like fashion.

noun a horizontal piece of wood or stone at the bottom of a window frame

  • She sat on the window sill and watched the sunset.
  • I like to sit on the sill and read a book.
  • Let's chill on the sill and enjoy the view.
  • His stubbornness was like hitting your head against a brick wall, a sill that wouldn't budge.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a member of the Aethalia genus of fungi

  • The aethalioid plant species is known for its unique characteristics.
  • Have you seen that aethalioid plant in the botanical garden?
  • That aethalioid plant is so cool, dude!
  • Her personality was like an aethalioid flower, rare and captivating.

adjective resembling or characteristic of mushrooms in the Agaricus genus

  • The scientist studied the agaricoid fungi found in the forest.
  • I think those mushrooms are agaricoid, but I'm not sure.
  • Those agaricoid mushrooms look pretty funky, don't they?
  • The agaricoid fungi seemed to glow in the dim light of the forest.