Summit 1B - Unit 6 - Preview
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Preview in the Summit 1B coursebook, such as "invertebrate", "amphibian", "independent", etc.
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a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human
species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.
a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey
a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin
a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions
a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs
any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.
any ground-dwelling amphibian with a long body and tail that has a soft moist skin
a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land
a long and thin freshwater or marine fish that is like a snake, sometimes eaten as food
a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech
a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight
a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young
an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.
a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane
an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa
an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur
a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries
a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose
an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty
an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth
(of a person) putting in diligent effort towards one's tasks or goals, showing dedication and determination
good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly
able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious