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ancestor |
n. 1. A person from whom one is descended. My ancestors came from Italy. 2. An early kind of animal from which later ones have developed; a forerunner. The dog-sized mesohippus is the ancestor of the modern horse. |
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carnivore |
n. A flesh-eating animal. Carnivores have sharp, pointed teeth that enable them to tear the meat they eat. |
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comprehend |
v. To understand. If you don't comprehend the question, let me know and I will word it differently. |
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duration |
n. The time during which something lasts or continues. We stayed in our house for the duration of the heavy downpour. |
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evident |
adj. Easy to see and understand; obvious, clear. It is evident from your manner that you are not happy to see me. |
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extinct |
adj. 1. No longer existing or living. The mammoth became extinct about ten thousand years ago. 2. No longer active. Mount Saint Helens was believed to be an extinct volcano until it suddenly became active in 1980. |
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ferocious |
adj. Savage; fierce. Doberman pinschers make ferocious guard dogs. |
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gigantic |
adj. Very large; like a giant in size. The Spruce Goose was a gigantic airplane that made only one flight. |
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obscure |
v. To cover up or keep from being seen. Clouds obscured the moon. adj. 1. Hard to see; hidden. The boat was an obscure shape in the mist. 2. Not easy to understand. The poem was full of obscure words like "clough" and "moraine". |
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option |
n. Choice, or something that is available as a choice. We had the option of practicing soccer during the lunch break or after school. |
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premature |
adj. Too early; happening or arriving before the proper time. Premature babies require special care before they are allowed to leave the hospital. |
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preserve |
v. 1. To save; to keep from harm; to protect. The law will help to preserve the old forests in the national parks. 2. To keep from rotting or spoiling. They preserve the peaches from their orchard by canning them. |
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prey |
n. 1. An animal that is hunted for food. Chickens are the natural prey of foxes. 2. One that is helpless or unable to resist attack; a victim. Be alert so that you will not be prey to thieves. v. 1.To hunt (animals) for food. 2. To take from or rob using violence or trickery. |
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puny |
adj. 1. Weak. Lifting weights can change puny muscles into powerful ones. 2. Lacking in size, strength, or power. My one dollar offering seemed puny compared to what others gave. |
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survive |
v. 1. To stay alive where there is a chance of dying or being killed. Only three passengers survived the plane crash. 2. To continue living or existing through a threatening situation. Only two of the eight maple trees in our yard survived the hurricane. |
