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specificallyadv: only associated with or meant for one thing
conservationn: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
detectionn: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
scourv: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically
sheltern: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
petn: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
barbecuen: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
slobberyadj: excessively wet, slimy, or drooling, particularly about an animal or its behavior; lacking in neatness or tidiness
distancen: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
ridv: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
overwhelmingadj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
desiren: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
companionn: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
livestockn: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
cameln: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
unbelievableadj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
unrelentingadj: not easing or slackening in intensity; persistent and unwavering in pursuit of a goal
categorizev: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
rejectv: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
destructiveadj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
characteristicn: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
inabilityn: the state of being unable to do something or achieve a particular task or goal; a lack of physical or mental capacity or skill
quittern: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
resilientadj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
poachv: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
snaren: a trap or device used to catch animals by means of a noose or wire loop; a type of drum consisting of a head stretched over a hollow shell, usually played with drumsticks
traffickingn: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
ivoryn: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
basinn: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
rhinocerosn: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
hornn: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
bushn: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
contrabandn: goods that are prohibited from being imported or exported, or otherwise possessed and traded without proper authorization or legal permission
ammunitionn: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
horribleadj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
snapv: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
scaryadj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
blindadj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
scoutn: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
intensiveadj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
roadblockn: a physical barrier or obstacle that prevents progress or movement; a situation that impedes progress or creates difficulty in achieving a goal or objective
illegaladj: not allowed by law
lugv: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion
alertv: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
handlev: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
spiritn: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
unloadv: to remove contents of something from a vehicle, ship, container, etc.
insistv: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
wrapv: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
primern: a book or manual giving basic information about a subject often used as an introduction or means of instruction; a type of paint or other material that is applied to a surface before the final coat of paint or finish is applied
handmadeadj: made by hand rather than by machine or mass production methods; crafted manually or using traditional methods
riflen: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
suddenlyadv: quickly and unexpectedly
backstoryn: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
reservev: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
puppyn: a young dog, usually less than a year old
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
minibusn: a small bus designed to carry a limited number of passengers, usually between 8 and 15, often used for public transportation, shuttle services, or private hire
detectv: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
confiscatev: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules
homemadeadj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop
muzzleloadern: a firearm that is loaded from the muzzle (= the end of a gun barrel from which the bullet or projectile exits), as opposed to from the breech, typically using gunpowder, shot, and wadding
preferencen: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
poachern: a person who catches and kills birds, animals, or fish illegally
dyev: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
woadn: a flowering plant with leaves that yield a blue dye, or the dye itself
noxiousadj: harmful or poisonous to living beings; having an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste; causing intense or unpleasant emotions or feelings
mountv: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
sentineln: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security
progressionn: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
unthinkableadj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept
eradicatev: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
infestationn: the presence or invasion of a large number of harmful or undesirable pests, parasites, or microorganisms in a specific area or host
crazyadj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
accomplishedadj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
continentn: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
zebran: a wild, horse-like mammal native to Africa with distinctive black-and-white stripes
musseln: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible
microscopicadj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
larvan: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
vestn: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority
narcoticn: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
indooradj: located, happened, or used inside a building
whipv: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
disturbv: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
scatv: to go away, leave, or depart; to excrete feces; (noun, of jazz) a vocal improvisation technique where the singer improvises melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument rather than a speaking tool
normallyadv: usually; under normal conditions
grizzlyn: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
wolverinen: a carnivorous mammal native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia
meadown: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
scentn: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
paln: a close friend
commandn: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
tuskn: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging