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Wordly Wise Lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ancestor | n. A person from whom one is descended- An early kind of animal from which later ones have developed; a forerunner. |
| carnivore | n. A flesh-eating animal. |
| comprehend | v. To understand. |
| duration | n. The time during which something lasts or continues. |
| evident | adj. Easy to see and understand; obvious, clear. |
| extinct | adj. No longer existing or living; No longer active. |
| ferocious | adj. Savage; fierce. |
| gigantic | adj. Very large; like a giant in size. |
| obscure | v. To cover up of keep from being seen- adj. Hard to see; hidden- Not easy to understand. |
| option | n. A choice, or something that is available as a choice. |
| premature | adj. Too early; happening or arriving before the proper time. |
| preserve | v. To save; to keep keep from harm; to protect- To keep from rotting or spoiling. |
| prey | n. An animal that is hunted for food- One that is helpless or unable to resist an attack; a victim- v. To hunt(animals)for food- to take from or rob using violence or trickery. |
| puny | adj. Weak- Lacking in size, strength, or power. |
| survive | v. To stay alive where there is a chance of dying or being killed- To continue living or existing through a threatening situation. |