Definitions
Definitions
Definitions
Sentences
Sentences
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(v.) To stay alive where there is a chance of dying or being killed.
survive
100
(v.) To cover up or keep from being seen.
obscure
100
(adj.) Very large; gigantic in size
gigantic
100
Mount St. Helens was believed to be an ________ volcano until it suddenly became active in 1980.
extinct
100
The _______ of the storm surprised us.
ferocity
200
(n.) A flesh-eating animal
carnivore
200
(adj.) weak
puny
200
(n.) choice, or something that is available as a choice
option
200
________ of the shipwreck floated on life rafts until the helicopter could pick them up.
survive
200
Although dogs are _________, they will often eat other foods besides meat.
carnivorous
300
(adj.) no longer existing or living
extinct
300
(v.) To understand
comprehend
300
(n.) A person from whom one is decended
ancestor
300
The boat was an ______ shape in the mist.
obscure
300
Bill said we should attend the meeting, but staying for the party afterward was ________.
optional
400
(adj.) savage; fierce
ferocious
400
(adj.) easy to see and understand; obvious, clear
evident
400
(adj.) Too early; happening or arriving before the proper time.
premature
400
Pickpockets _____ on newly arrived tourists, who were usually concentrating on their surroundings.
preyed
400
We stayed in our house for the ________ of the heavy downpour.
duration
500
(n.) Animal that is hunted for food
prey
500
(v.) To save; to keep from harm; to protect
preserve
500
(n.) The time during which something lasts or continues
duration
500
Pablo cannot speak Spanish very well but his _______ is quite good.
comprehension
500
________ babies require special care before they are allowed to leave the hospital.
Premature
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