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photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
explore | v: 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 | |
cease | v: to stop an action or event | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
compel | v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
harp | n: a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame with strings stretched across it, played by plucking the strings with the fingers | |
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 | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
migrate | v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally | |
arctic | adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
courtship | n: the period of time when two individuals go through the process of getting to know each other, often with the intent of forming a romantic or intimate relationship | |
mating | n: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | |
pup | n: a young dog, seal, or other animals | |
backdrop | n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance | |
transient | adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
icy | adj: covered with ice or frost; very cold; lacking warmth or friendliness | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
mammal | n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body | |
slaughter | n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
aerial | n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
umbilical | n: relating to a flexible cord-like structure that connects a developing fetus to the placenta in the mother’s uterus during pregnancy, called umbilical cord; connected or corresponding closely to something essential, such as a source of nourishment or support | |
cord | n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
frantic | adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
degradation | n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
tuna | n: a large fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas; commonly used for commercial and sport fishing and as a food source for humans and other animals | |
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 | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
appreciation | n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time | |
steak | n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish | |
sushi | n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
terrestrial | adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air | |
counterpart | n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
equator | n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
crisscross | v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
catching | adj: attracting attention or interest; likely to be noticed or remembered; appealing or compelling | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
auction | n: a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder; a process of selling goods or property through competitive bidding | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
warehouse | n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
trawl | v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
steel | n: 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 | |
assembly | n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country | |
tow | v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
benthic | adj: relating to or occurring at the bottom of a body of water, especially about the organisms and ecosystems that exist there | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
sponge | n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning | |
coral | n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
habitat | n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
handful | n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
bycatch | n: the unintentional capture of non-target species in fishing or harvesting operations, often resulting in their injury or death | |
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 | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
shovel | n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
cascade | n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units | |
bat | n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
flounder | v: to struggle or stumble awkwardly; to move or act clumsily or in confusion; to be in a difficult or uncertain situation | |
puffy | adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas; | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
notion | n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
thresh | v: to separate the edible parts of grain from the husks or straw by beating or crushing; to strike or beat repeatedly | |
gill | n: a respiratory organ of fish and some other aquatic animals that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide | |
pectoral | adj: relating to or located in the chest area, particularly the muscles or organs of the chest; relating to the breast or chest | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
crucify | v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
outlaw | v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | |
longline | n: a type of fishing gear consisting of a long main line with many smaller baited lines attached to it at intervals; a type of clothing or fashion style that is distinguished by long, flowing lines and loose, comfortable shapes | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
shallow | adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom | |
altitude | n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
overly | adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
strobe | n: a device that produces a rapid series of intense flashes of light, often used in photography or entertainment; an instrument for studying the motion of a rapidly moving object by flashing a light on it at regular intervals | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
elusive | adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember | |
hammerhead | n: a type of hammer with a head that is wider than the handle; a type of shark with a distinctive hammer-shaped head | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
deficient | adj: lacking something needed or normal | |
mate | n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
oceanic | adj: relating to or characteristic of the ocean or its inhabitants; having to do with the vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface | |
pelagic | adj: relating to or inhabiting the open ocean, specifically referring to marine organisms that live or swim in the upper layers of the water column rather than close to the shore or sea floor | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
nursery | n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes | |
protective | adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
bulldoze | v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
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 | |
leather | n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
moonlight | n: the light of the moon, which is reflected sunlight and is much weaker than direct sunlight; (verb) to work at a second job, often in addition to one’s regular employment, usually without the knowledge or approval of one’s employer | |
lineage | n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species | |
lifespan | n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
condominium | n: a type of real estate property in which individuals own their own living spaces, usually within a larger complex or building where common areas such as pools and hallways are shared; a type of joint ownership arrangement | |
longevity | n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
pacific | adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions | |
hatchling | n: a young bird, reptile, or fish that has emerged from its egg | |
saltwater | adj: of or connected with seawater or water containing salt; living in or found in the sea | |
perilous | adj: involving a high degree of risk or danger; hazardous or fraught with potential harm | |
maturity | n: the state of being fully developed, grown, or ripe; the quality or state of being fully developed mentally, emotionally, or intellectually; the ability to make sound and responsible decisions | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
vulture | n: a large bird of prey with a bald head, sharp beak, and keen eyesight, feeding mainly on carrion (the flesh of dead animals) | |
predatory | adj: living by eating other animals, especially by catching prey that is still alive | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
compensate | v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value | |
clutch | v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
anthropogenic | adj: relating to or resulting from human activity or influence on the environment or climate | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
charismatic | adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others | |
megafauna | n: a term used to describe large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, such as mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed tigers, and that are now extinct | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
calf | n: a young cow, bull, or other domestic bovine animals | |
brink | n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
rebound | v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
burning | adj: intense or scorching heat | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
toxin | n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
flush | v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow | |
reproduction | n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work | |
entangle | v: to become twisted or knotted together, especially in a way that makes it difficult to separate them; to involve in something complicated or difficult to escape | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
entanglement | n: involvement in a complicated or difficult situation; a tangled mass | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
shed | v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage | |
lobster | n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
nova | n: a star that suddenly becomes brighter, typically because of an explosion in its interior; a sudden increase or burst of activity or growth | |
autopsy | n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals) | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
beleaguer | v: to surround, harass, or besiege with difficulties or problems; to subject to constant or repeated trouble or suffering | |
pristine | adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
Antarctic | n: the southernmost continent surrounding the South Pole; characterized by extremely cold temperatures and a vast ice sheet | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
pilgrim | n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion | |
cape | n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
overfishing | n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
hop | v: 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. | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
predate | v: to have existed or happened earlier than something | |
urchin | n: a poor and mischievous young child, usually living on the street or in a disadvantaged community; a small, spiny marine animal with a round body and long, pointed spines | |
acre | n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters) | |
behold | v: to look at and observe with attention | |
kelp | n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
restore | v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position | |
equilibrium | n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
sting | v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick | |
canyon | n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
nudibrank | n: (also known as a “sea slug”) a marine mollusk that belongs to the Gastropoda class and has a soft body, often characterized by its brilliant colors and unusual shapes | |
encrust | v: to cover or coat something with a crust (= hard outer layer), often as a result of an accumulation of materials over time | |
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 | |
stormy | adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation | |
swirl | v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern | |
diver | n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey | |
tolerant | adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference | |
custodian | n: a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a building, institution, or collection; a guardian or keeper of something valuable or important |