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Wordly Wise #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ancestor | A person from whom one is descended. |
| carnivore | A flesh-eating animal. |
| comprehend | To understand. |
| duration | The time during which something lasts or continues. |
| evident | Easy to see and understand; obvious, clear. |
| extinct | No longer existing or living. |
| ferocious | Savage; fierce. |
| gigantic | Very large; like a giant in size. |
| obscure | To cover up or keep from being seen. |
| option | Choice, or something that is available as a choice. |
| premature | Too early; happening or arriving before the proper time. |
| preserve | To save; to keep from harm; to protect. |
| prey | An animal that is hunted for food. |
| puny | Weak. |
| survive | To stay alive where there is a chance of dying or being killed. |