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shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
thicket | n: a dense group of trees, shrubs, or other plants, often forming an impenetrable barrier; a tangle or cluster of something that obstructs or impedes progress or movement | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
refuge | n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
deadly | adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
seagrass | n: a type of grass that grows in shallow salty or brackish water along coasts | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
pounce | v: to spring or jump on suddenly and aggressively, often to capture or attack; to seize an opportunity quickly and eagerly | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
kelp | n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters | |
towering | adj: very tall or high, often to an impressive or intimidating degree; powerful or dominant in influence or stature | |
stalk | v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
quirk | n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
seedling | n: a young plant that has just germinated and has not yet developed leaves or true roots | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
skinny | adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential | |
stilt | n: a tall, narrow pole used as a support for a building, bridge, or other structure; a pair of long, slender poles with footrests used to elevate someone above the ground | |
crutch | n: a device used to provide support or stability to a person with limited mobility or strength, such as a cane, walker, or pair of crutches; anything that is relied upon excessively or used as a way of avoiding difficulty or responsibility | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
wavy | adj: characterized by a series of curves, undulations, or bends that create a rippled or serpentine appearance; not straight or flat | |
buttress | n: an architectural structure that supports or reinforces a wall or other building feature; (verb) to support or reinforce something | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
terrain | n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests | |
contend | v: to struggle to win or surmount something | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
seawater | n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals | |
dehydrate | v: to remove moisture or water from something; to become dried out or deprived of water or liquid | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
marshy | adj: characterized by the presence of low-lying, waterlogged areas of land that are often covered by tall grasses or other vegetation; of or relating to areas near wetlands, swamps, or estuaries | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
pore | n: a tiny hole in the skin of people or other animals that sweat can pass through; (verb) to read carefully or study attentively | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
waterproof | adj: not permitting the passage of water | |
snorkel | n: a tube-like device used for breathing underwater, with one end in the mouth and the other above the surface of the water | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
photosynthesis | n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities. | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
excrete | v: to discharge waste matter, such as urine or feces, from the body or a cell or gland | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
mineral | n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
saltiness | n: the quality or state of being salty | |
deter | v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something | |
nook | n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet | |
cranny | n: a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
sprawl | v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
symbiotic | adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist | |
sponge | n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning | |
squirt | v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
crustacean | n: a type of arthropod, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp, that has a hard outer shell or exoskeleton | |
snail | n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
mussel | n: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible | |
barnacle | n: a type of crustacean that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks, ships, or docks; a metaphorical term used to describe a person or object that is difficult to remove or separate from another person or object | |
detritus | n: waste or debris of any kind, particularly organic matter that has decayed or broken off from larger organisms; figuratively, a collection of disorganized or discarded material or ideas | |
devour | v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly | |
pup | n: a young dog, seal, or other animals | |
roam | v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander | |
occasional | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
beneficiary | n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
graze | v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
overfishing | n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem | |
decimate | v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number | |
polluted | adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
export | v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
sequester | v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid. | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes |