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ESLPod_0881_WE_1436 Eating Genetically Modified Foods The word "pest," in this podcast, means an insect or rodent (small animal) that destroys crops, spreads disease, and causes other types of harm or problems for humans: "Pests destroyed their wheat crop, so next year they're planning to plant something else." A "pest" is also an annoying person who will not leave one alone: "My little sister Dynee was a major pest when we were growing up, but now we're good friends." As a verb, "to pester" means to annoy someone repeatedly, possibly asking for something again and again: "Stop pestering your boss for a raise! Instead, focus on performing your job really well to earn a raise, instead of always just asking for one." Or, "I hate the way marketers always call at mealtime to pester us with whatever they're selling."

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ESLPod 881 pest Food + Drink

Id	ESLPod_0881_WE_1436
Episode Id	ESLPod 881
Episode Title	Eating Genetically Modified Foods
Phrase	pest
Text	The word "pest," in this podcast, means an insect or rodent (small animal) that destroys crops, spreads disease, and causes other types of harm or problems for humans: "Pests destroyed their wheat crop, so next year they're planning to plant something else." A "pest" is also an annoying person who will not leave one alone: "My little sister Dynee was a major pest when we were growing up, but now we're good friends." As a verb, "to pester" means to annoy someone repeatedly, possibly asking for something again and again: "Stop pestering your boss for a raise! Instead, focus on performing your job really well to earn a raise, instead of always just asking for one." Or, "I hate the way marketers always call at mealtime to pester us with whatever they're selling."
Topics	Food + Drink

Eslpod Pest Means Eating Genetically Modified Foods Word