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paleontologyn: the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth
trailn: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
cluen: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
dinosaurn: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
extinctadj: no longer in existence
tipn: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
fossiln: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
footprintn: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
tracev: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
unimportantadj: not important
journaln: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
rejectv: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
skeletonn: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
detectiven: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
ultimateadj: furthest or highest in degree or order
branchn: 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
neglectv: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
footstepn: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
importancen: the quality of being important and worthy of note
reconstructv: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
hopv: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
skipv: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
burrowv: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
excavatev: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
nestn: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
juvenileadj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
movingadj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
sprintv: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
boltn: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
limpadj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
injuryn: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
pivotaladj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
Renaissancen: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
sophisticatedadj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
makeovern: the process or act of a complete transformation, especially relevant to the appearance of someone or something
regardv: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
defunctadj: no longer existing, operational, or functioning; extinct or dead; obsolete or out of use
transformv: to change in outward structure or looks;
dynamicadj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
athleten: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
intelligentadj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
locatev: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
shoren: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
rockyadj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
landscapen: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
theropodn: a type of carnivorous dinosaur that existed during the Mesozoic Era and is characterized by having three-toed limbs, a stiff tail, and sharp teeth, such as the Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor
paralleladj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
trackwayn: a pathway or trail made by the footprints or tracks of animals, typically found in mud, sand, or snow
subadultadj: referring to an animal or person that is not fully mature or developed but has not yet reached adulthood, typically used to describe a stage of development between juvenile and adult
indistinctadj: not clear or easily seen, heard, or understood
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
sandpipern: a small to medium-sized wading bird commonly found near water, characterized by its long beak and slender body
giantadj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
diametern: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
weighv: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
extraordinaryadj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
bipedn: an animal with two feet
crocodilen: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
carnivorousadj: feeding on the flesh of other animals
ferociousadj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
lizardn: a reptile that has a relatively long body, two pairs of legs, and a tapering tail
heronn: a long-legged wading bird with a long, slender neck and bill, typically found near water and known for its ability to stand motionless for long periods while waiting to catch prey
shorelinen: a line that separates land and sea
stratumn: a layer or level of something, usually referring to a layer of rock or soil in the Earth’s crust
lapsen: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended
framen: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
documentaryn: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
lakesiden: (also “lakeshore” or “lakefront”) the edge or shore of a lake; an area adjacent to a lake
headlandn: a narrow piece of land that projects out into a body of water, typically with steep cliffs on three sides
clipboardn: a flat, rigid board with a clip at the top used to hold papers, documents, or forms in place
tapv: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
estimatev: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
degreen: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
graduatedadj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
monumentn: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
archn: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
stainlessadj: resistant to staining or discoloration; not affected or damaged by contact with dirt, water, or other substances; clean and hygienic
steeln: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
sauropodn: a large, long-necked dinosaur that was dominant during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by its massive sizes and quadrupedal stances, such as Brachiosaurus, Apatosaurus, and Diplodocus
loomv: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
courtyardn: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
studn: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
kenn: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
bobcatn: a small wild cat native to North America, known for its distinctive tufted ears
ladn: a young boy or man, often used in an informal or affectionate way
observev: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
puzzlingadj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
pseudoadj: (meaning “false” or “not genuine”) indicating something that is similar to or resembling something else but is not that thing
ancestorn: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
prowessn: exceptional or superior skill or ability, particularly in a physical or athletic context; valorous bravery or courage
breedv: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
practicallyadv: almost or nearly
lanen: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
rendezvousn: a meeting or appointment that has been arranged beforehand; a gathering of people in a pre-arranged location
trystn: a planned meeting between two people, especially lovers, typically in a private and secluded setting
lovebirdn: a type of small parrot, typically characterized by their brightly colored feathers and affectionate behavior towards their mates
specificationn: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
crestn: a peak or ridge, especially on a mountain or wave; a decorative tuft or topknot
ornithologistn: a person who studies, observes or is an expert in the scientific field of ornithology, which is the study of birds
frenziedadj: wild, excited, or uncontrolled, often as a result of strong emotions such as anger, fear, or excitement
energeticadj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
absolutelyadv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
astonishedadj: extremely surprised and upset
scratchv: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
sandn: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
gougev: to use a sharp tool to dig out or cut into a surface, often resulting in a deep, narrow groove or hole; to overcharge or unfairly extract money from someone
scoopn: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else
substraten: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
hormonen: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
roarv: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
newsworthyadj: worthy of being reported in the news; interesting or important enough to be of public interest or noteworthy
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
monologuen: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
bedrockn: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
treasuren: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
motton: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
explorev: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
satisfactionn: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
thrilln: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
institutionalizev: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
destinationn: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
ancientadj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
preservev: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
survivaln: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
grandadj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canyonn: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
heritagen: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
vitaladj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something

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