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"Rattlers"
Rdg Unit 2 Week 2 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Lunging: | Making a sudden forward movement.Example: The pitcher was lunging for the ball when the runner tagged the base. |
Predators: | Animals that live by preying on, or hunting and eating, other animals.Example: Lions and wolves are natural predators who hunt smaller animals for food. |
Prey: | Any animal hunted or killed by another animal for food. Example: Nature films often show lions hunting down their prey. |
Alert: | A heightened sense of watchfulness for possible danger.Example: The navy ship was put on alert after an ice storm was reported in the area. |
Surroundings: | The objects, influences, or conditions of a place.Example: The cabin had beautiful surroundings: flowers, plants, and a nearby lake. |
Vibrates: | Moves back and forth or up and down very fast. Example: The cell phone vibrates instead of making a loud ring when someone calls. |
Survive: | To live and be active through and after an event.Example: One must know how to find food and shelter to survive in the woods. |
Species: | A group of animals or plants that have many characteristics in common.Example: German shepherds belong to one species, and wolves belong to another. |