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Wordabulary

excrete

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To pass waste material out of the body.

"The kidneys filter the blood and excrete waste as urine."

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Which word fits the gap? "The kidneys filter the blood and _____ waste as urine."

Answer: excrete

In your own words, what does "excrete" mean?

To pass waste material out of the body.

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