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Animals

35 Words

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pet
1.
pet
Noun

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

In the pet store, you can find various types of pets, such as birds, rodents, and reptiles.

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lamb
2.
lamb
Noun

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

Mark's family owns a farm with several lambs.

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camel
3.
ca
mel
Noun

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

In some countries, camels are also raised for their milk and meat.

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tiger
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ti
ger
Noun

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

John learned that tigers are excellent swimmers.

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whale
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whale
Noun

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales.

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penguin
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peng
uin
Noun

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

During their trip to the aquarium, they witnessed penguins diving gracefully in the water.

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shark
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shark
Noun

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

During the boat tour, they saw a group of sharks feeding on fish.

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insect
8.
in
sect
Noun

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.

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fly
9.
fly
Verb

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

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spider
10.
spi
der
Noun

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

I learned that spiders help control insect populations in the garden.

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crocodile
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cro
co
dile
Noun

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

I didn't know that crocodiles are excellent swimmers.

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dolphin
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dol
phin
Noun

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

Mark was thrilled to see dolphins leaping out of the water during the boat tour.

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fox
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fox
Noun

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

Jane read a storybook about a curious fox and its adventures.

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hamster
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hams
ter
Noun

a small animal of the rodent family, similar to a mouse, with a short tail and large cheeks for storing food

His pet hamster loves to run on its exercise wheel.

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tail
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tail
Noun

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

My cat has a long and bushy tail.

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wool
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wool
Noun

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

His sweater was made of luxurious wool that kept him cozy.

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egg
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egg
Noun

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter?

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web
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web
Noun

a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects for food

After a rainstorm, the spider repaired its damaged web with great precision.

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zoo
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zoo
Noun

a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

At the zoo, there was a fascinating reptile exhibit with snakes and lizards.

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deer
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deer
Noun

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

Driving through the national park, we were lucky enough to witness a herd of majestic deer.

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eagle
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ea
gle
Noun

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures.

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beetle
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beetle
Noun

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

As I lifted the rock, a shiny green beetle scurried away.

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bee
23.
bee
Noun

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

Bees are hardworking insects that tirelessly gather resources for their colony.

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bear
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bear
Verb

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

She had to bear the presence of her annoying coworker throughout the project.

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monkey
25.
mon
key
Noun

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

I saw the monkey hanging upside down from a tree branch.

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butterfly
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bu
tter
fly
Noun

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Butterflies are attracted to nectar-producing flowers for food.

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mosquito
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mos
qui
to
Noun

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

I have some red, itchy marks on my arm from mosquito bites.

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ladybug
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la
dy
bug
Noun

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

Farmers appreciate ladybugs for their natural pest control abilities in the fields.

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cockroach
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cock
roach
Noun

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

Cockroaches are known for their ability to survive in various environments.

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firefly
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fire
fly
Noun

a flying insect with a soft body and a tail that shines in the dark

As the sun set, we were delighted to see fireflies lighting up the night sky.

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type
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type
Noun

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students.

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wild
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wild
Adjective

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.

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hunt
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hunt
Verb

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods.

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ride
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ride
Verb

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

She rides her bike to work every day.

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kind
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kind
Noun

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

At the museum, you can explore artifacts and relics from different historical kinds.

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