Unit 6 - 6A

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees.

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

She had to bear the presence of her annoying coworker throughout the project.

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

Bees are hardworking insects that tirelessly gather resources for their colony.

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Butterflies are attracted to nectar-producing flowers for food.

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

I didn't know that crocodiles are excellent swimmers.

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

Mark was thrilled to see dolphins leaping out of the water during the boat tour.

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures.

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Elephants are known for their intelligence and remarkable memory.

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

The frog jumped from one lily pad to another.

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

The giraffe gracefully stretched its long neck to reach the tender leaves at the top of the tree.

an African ape which has a large head and short neck that looks like a monkey with no tail

The gorilla sat calmly, observing its surroundings with a wise expression in its eyes.

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

The kangaroo bounded effortlessly across the Australian outback, its powerful legs propelling it forward.

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

I saw a lion hunting for prey in the tall grass.

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

I saw the monkey hanging upside down from a tree branch.

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

During the boat tour, they saw a group of sharks feeding on fish.

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

I watched as the snake swallowed its prey whole.

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

I learned that spiders help control insect populations in the garden.

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

John learned that tigers are excellent swimmers.

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales.

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

The gray wolf, known for its distinctive howls, is a symbol of the wild.

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food.

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish.

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight.

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments.

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Asking questions is an integral part of gaining knowledge.

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

He listened attentively with her hand cupped behind her ear.

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints.

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps.

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

He chewed his food with his mouth closed, showing good manners.

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

The kitten playfully batted at the toy mouse with her tiny paws.

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

My cat has a long and bushy tail.

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

He felt a sharp pain in his tooth and scheduled a dental appointment.

any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying

The bird spread its wings and soared high into the sky.

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice.

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister.

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

He is an intelligent critic who always provides insightful feedback.

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that fills people with wonder and awe.

having a lot of physical power

He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong.

a large African mammal with a thick gray skin, big jaws and tusks that lives near water

The baby hippopotamus swam beside its mother.