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Wordly Wise 5.3
Wordly Wise Book 5 Lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ancestor | 1. A person from whom one is descended 2. An early kind of animal from which later ones have developed; a forerunner |
| 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 | 1. No longer existing or living 2. No longer active |
| ferocious | Savage; fierce |
| gigantic | Very large; like a giant in size |
| obscure | 1. Hard to see; hidden 2. Not easy to understand |
| option | Choice , or something that is available as a choice |
| premature | Too early; happening or arriving before the proper time |
| preserve | 1. To save; to keep from harm, protect 2. To keep from rotting or spoiling |
| prey | 1. An animal that is hunted for food 2. One that is helpless or unable to resist attack; a victim |
| puny | 1. Weak 2. Lacking in size, strength, or power |