Tropical Agriculture

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case 'banana' can be used to describe the color, size, or taste of the fruit

  • The banana is a popular fruit known for its high potassium content.
  • I always pack a banana in my lunch because they're easy to eat on the go.
  • I slipped on a banana peel and almost fell flat on my face!
  • She's as slippery as a banana peel, you never know what she'll do next.

noun a tropical plant or animal

adjective relating to or characteristic of the tropics, typically hot and humid

  • The tropical climate of the region attracts many tourists every year.
  • I love going to tropical destinations for vacation.
  • Let's hit up a tropical beach this weekend!
  • Her personality is like a tropical breeze, always refreshing and uplifting.

noun a tropical fruit with a red spiky outer skin and sweet white flesh

  • The rambutan is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia.
  • I love snacking on rambutans, they're so juicy!
  • Let's grab some rambutans and chill by the pool.
  • The spiky exterior of the rambutan represents the tough exterior people put up to protect themselves.

noun a tropical fruit tree native to the Americas, also known as Spanish plum

adjective describing the color of the fruit as red

  • The red mombin tree produces small, sweet fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
  • I love snacking on red mombin fruits when they're in season.
  • Have you tried the red mombin fruit yet? It's bomb!
  • Her cheeks were as red as a ripe red mombin fruit.

noun a tropical fruit with a tough rind and sweet, juicy flesh, also known as pineapple

  • The tropical fruit known as abacaxi is commonly used in fruit salads and smoothies.
  • I love snacking on some fresh abacaxi slices by the pool.
  • Let's grab some abacaxi and make some refreshing cocktails for the party.
  • Her bright personality is like a burst of abacaxi in a room full of dullness.

noun a type of palm tree native to tropical regions of Africa, known for producing oil-rich fruit

  • The African oil palm is a species of palm tree that is widely cultivated for its oil-rich fruit.
  • Have you ever seen an African oil palm tree up close? They're pretty impressive.
  • I heard that African oil palm oil is used in a lot of beauty products.
  • The African oil palm can be seen as a symbol of economic prosperity in some regions.