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Vocabulary Entry
pest
|noun • verb • adjective
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noun
A pest is an undesirable or harmful insect or animal that negatively impacts plants, crops, or living conditions.
Example Sentences
"The garden was infested with pests that ruined the vegetables."
"Farmers often use pesticides to control pests in their fields."
"Some pests, like cockroaches, can carry diseases."
V
verb
To pest means to annoy or bother someone persistently.
Example Sentences
"Please don't pest your sister while she's studying."
"He tends to pest her with endless questions."
"I decided to stop pestering him about the project."
A
adjective
Pest can describe something that is bothersome or annoying.
Example Sentences
"The pestering phone notifications distracted me."
"She found the pest insects in her kitchen to be very bothersome."
"His pest behavior made it hard for anyone to enjoy the movie."