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Lesson 17 The Zoo
The Zoo
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| artificial | not natural; made by humans rather than nature |
| aviary | a large cage or house in which birds are kept |
| barrier | an obstacle; something that prevents escape |
| breed | to cause to produce young |
| captivity | being held against one's will |
| contain | to hold back or restrain |
| curator | the person in charge of a zoo, museum, or library |
| diverse | different; various |
| domestic | tame |
| eliminate | to get rid of |
| exotic | not native; foreign |
| habitat | the place where an animal lives |
| preservation | keeping safe |
| quarantine | to isolate from others to prevent the spread of disease |
| reject | to refuse to accept |
| replicate | to copy or imitate |
| species | a group of animals that are related |
| tropical | of the tropics or warm parts of the earth |
| vicious | savage, fierce |
| zoology | the study of animals |