Wild Animals & Traits
The eagle used its sharp ________ to grab the fish out of the river.
claw
The beach was crowded, but the ________ watched from his tall chair to keep everyone safe.
lifeguard
Many people travel to Hawaii because they want to ________ on the world's biggest ocean waves.
surf
When the ________ is high, the ocean water comes all the way up to our beach blankets.
tide
I love eating sweet fruits; ________, I eat a mango or a bowl of cherries almost every day.
for instance
he rabbit stood up on its strong ________ legs to look for danger in the grass.
hind
The park ________ told the campers to put out their campfire so the forest wouldn't burn.
ranger
Reading books and playing video games are popular ________ activities for students on weekends.
leisure
During the heavy storm, we could hear the giant waves ________ against the side of the ship.
pound
If you want to ________ for the final spelling bee, you must first pass the classroom test.
qualify
A koala is a famous Australian ________ that carries its tiny baby inside a warm pouch.
marsupial
Security guards ________ the shopping mall at night to make sure all the doors are locked.
patrol
The new community center offers great sports and ________ facilities like a pool and a bowling alley.
recreation (or leisure)
Because it rained all spring, the farmers had an ________ of fresh strawberries this summer.
abundance
I cannot decide ________ I should wear the blue jacket or the black coat to the party.
whether
Watch out for that guard dog; it can become very ________ if a stranger gets too close.
vicious
The secret agent used a fake name to hide his real ________ from the bad guys.
identity
Heavy winter boots are not ________ for running a fast marathon; you need light sneakers.
suitable
The explorers lived in total ________ for three months on the lonely, snowy mountain top.
isolation
He loves drawing funny bugs, so he found his ________ creating art for children's science books.
niche
The octopus reached out with a long, sticky ________ to catch a small crab.
tentacle
The celebrity preferred to travel ________ so that fans and news cameras wouldn't follow her.
privately
The Statue of Liberty is an ________ symbol of New York City that everyone recognizes instantly.
iconic
Native Americans are the ________ people of North America, living there long before Europeans arrived.
indigenous
The safety benefits of wearing a bicycle helmet definitely ________ the minor annoyance of wearing one.
outweigh