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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - La Naturaleza de la Bestia

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre animales, como "burrow", "whisker", "fang", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
fauna
[Sustantivo]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

fauna

fauna

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to the Arctic fauna, endangering species like polar bears and Arctic foxes .El cambio climático representa una amenaza para la **fauna** del Ártico, poniendo en peligro especies como los osos polares y los zorros árticos.
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indígena

indígena

Ex: Orchids are indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .Las orquídeas son flores **indígenas** que crecen en diversos hábitats alrededor del mundo, desde selvas tropicales hasta prados alpinos.
canine
[Sustantivo]

a member of the dog family, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and related animals

can

can

Ex: Wolves , a wild canine species , exhibit complex social structures and hunting strategies that fascinate wildlife biologists .
feline
[Sustantivo]

any animal in the cat family

felino

felino

Ex: The zoo exhibited various felines, including cheetahs and leopards .El zoológico exhibió varios **félidos**, incluyendo guepardos y leopardos.
invertebrate
[Sustantivo]

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

invertebrado

invertebrado

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class , including earthworms and jellyfish .Ella estudió varios **invertebrados** en la clase de biología, incluyendo lombrices de tierra y medusas.
amphibian
[Sustantivo]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Algunos **anfibios**, como la rana de uñas africana, se mantienen comúnmente como mascotas en acuarios domésticos.
exoskeleton
[Sustantivo]

the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod

exoesqueleto

exoesqueleto

Ex: A grasshopper 's exoskeleton allows it to jump long distances .El **exoesqueleto** de un saltamontes le permite saltar largas distancias.
arthropod
[Sustantivo]

an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.

artrópodo

artrópodo

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .Los **artrópodos** mudan su exoesqueleto a medida que crecen.
reptilian
[Sustantivo]

any cold-blooded animal of the class Reptilia that breathes air and is a vertebrate, such as snakes, frogs, etc.

reptil

reptil

Ex: Reptilians usually lay their eggs on land and hatch into young resembling miniature adults.Los **reptiles** generalmente ponen sus huevos en tierra y eclosionan en crías que se asemejan a adultos en miniatura.
mollusk
[Sustantivo]

any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

molusco

molusco

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .Algunos **moluscos**, como los caracoles, se mueven lentamente usando un pie muscular.
vermin
[Sustantivo]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

sabandijas

sabandijas

Ex: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .Durante la época medieval, los **alimañas** como pulgas y piojos eran rampantes y a menudo propagaban enfermedades.
carnivore
[Sustantivo]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .Las hienas son **carnívoros** carroñeros conocidos por sus risas distintivas.
herbivore
[Sustantivo]

any animal that only feeds on plants

herbívoro

herbívoro

Ex: Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves high in trees , typical of herbivores.Las jirafas usan sus largos cuellos para alcanzar las hojas altas en los árboles, típico de los **herbívoros**.
omnivore
[Sustantivo]

an animal or person that feeds on a wide range of both plants and meat

omnívoro

omnívoro

Ex: The panda is a well-known omnivore, consuming bamboo shoots as well as small animals .El panda es un **omnívoro** bien conocido, que consume brotes de bambú además de pequeños animales.
to cull
[Verbo]

to control the population of a wild animal, particularly by killing weak or sick ones

sacrificar

sacrificar

Ex: The city council voted to cull stray dogs to address the increasing number of animal control issues .El consejo municipal votó para **sacrificar** a los perros callejeros para abordar el creciente número de problemas de control de animales.
to breed
[Verbo]

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

reproducirse

reproducirse

Ex: Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.Ciertas especies de peces muestran colores vibrantes y realizan elaborados rituales de cortejo antes de **reproducirse**.
tame
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

domesticado

domesticado

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had become tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .En el santuario de vida silvestre, algunos animales se habían vuelto **mansos** debido a sus interacciones regulares con los cuidadores.
predatory
[Adjetivo]

(of wild animals) living by preying on other animals, especially live animals

depredador, predador

depredador, predador

Ex: The owl 's predatory gaze followed the movement of a mouse on the forest floor .La mirada **depredadora** del búho seguía el movimiento de un ratón en el suelo del bosque.
to spay
[Verbo]

to remove the sexual organs of a female animal, called ovaries

esterilizar

esterilizar

Ex: She volunteers at the clinic where they spay and neuter feral cats .Ella es voluntaria en la clínica donde **esterilizan** y castran gatos salvajes.

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
broodmare
[Sustantivo]

a female horse that is kept for breeding

yegua de cría

yegua de cría

Ex: The ranch specializes in raising quality broodmares for the racing industry .El rancho se especializa en la cría de **yeguas de cría** de calidad para la industria de las carreras.
buck
[Sustantivo]

a male deer, rabbit, or antelope

ciervo

ciervo

Ex: The majestic buck stood proudly on the hill , surveying his domain .
burrow
[Sustantivo]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

madriguera, conejera

madriguera, conejera

Ex: Moles create intricate burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .Los topos crean redes intrincadas de **madrigueras** bajo tierra, lo que dificulta a los jardineros mantener sus céspedes.
den
[Sustantivo]

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

guarida

guarida

Ex: Rabbits excavate burrows in the soil to create cozy dens where they can hide from predators and rear their offspring .Los conejos excavan madrigueras en el suelo para crear **guaridas** acogedoras donde pueden esconderse de los depredadores y criar a sus crías.
to whimper
[Verbo]

to make low crying sounds out of fear, pain or sadness

gimotear

gimotear

Ex: She could hear the injured bird whimpering loudly in the bushes .Podía escuchar al pájaro herido **lloriquear** fuerte en los arbustos.
fowl
[Sustantivo]

a domesticated bird that is particularly kept for its meat and eggs

ave

ave

Ex: Wild fowl, such as ducks and geese , migrate to warmer climates during winter .Las **aves de corral**, como los patos y los gansos, migran a climas más cálidos durante el invierno.
hatchling
[Sustantivo]

an animal that has recently come out of its shell

cría

cría

Ex: She carefully monitored the incubation temperature to ensure successful hatchlings.

to keep an egg in a favorable condition to help it develop until it hatches

incubar

incubar

Ex: Birds of prey like eagles build large nests where they incubate their eggs and raise their chicks .Las aves de rapiña como las águilas construyen grandes nidos donde **incuban** sus huevos y crían a sus polluelos.

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hibernar

hibernar

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Las ardillas terrestres **hibernan** en sus madrigueras, donde entran en un estado de letargo profundo para sobrevivir al invierno.
to graze
[Verbo]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pastar

pastar

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .El pastor condujo el rebaño a **pastar** en la ladera.
to peck
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picotear

picotear

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .El pájaro carpintero **picoteó** rítmicamente en el tronco del árbol.
to slither
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

deslizarse

deslizarse

Ex: The frost-covered snake slithered across the icy path .La serpiente cubierta de escarcha **se deslizó** por el camino helado.
to tweet
[Verbo]

to make a short high sound characteristic of a bird

piar

piar

Ex: During mating season , male birds tweet to attract females .Durante la temporada de apareamiento, los pájaros machos **gorjean** para atraer a las hembras.
to canter
[Verbo]

(of horses) to move quite fast, but not yet as fast as possible

ir a medio galope

ir a medio galope

Ex: Watching the wild mustangs canter across the plains was a breathtaking sight.Ver a los mustangs salvajes **medio galopar** por las llanuras era un espectáculo impresionante.
whisker
[Sustantivo]

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.

bigote

bigote

Ex: The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.Los **bigotes** de la ardilla rozaron la corteza mientras trepaba al árbol.
muzzle
[Sustantivo]

the projecting part of the face of some animals such as dogs and horses that includes their jaws and noses

hocico

hocico

Ex: The puppy 's wet muzzle left a mark on her jeans after playtime .El **hocico** húmedo del cachorro dejó una marca en sus jeans después del tiempo de juego.
fang
[Sustantivo]

a long, pointed tooth found in carnivorous animals, used for biting, gripping, and tearing flesh

colmillo, diente

colmillo, diente

Ex: The wolf 's fangs are essential for hunting and tearing meat .
tusk
[Sustantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

colmillo

colmillo

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .Los **colmillos** del narval, a menudo confundidos con cuernos de unicornio, han inspirado mitos y leyendas durante siglos.
plumage
[Sustantivo]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumaje

plumaje

Ex: Ducks molt and regrow their plumage every year .Los patos mudan y regeneran su **plumaje** cada año.
crest
[Sustantivo]

a prominent feature exhibited by some birds on their heads, consisting of feathers, fur, or skin

penacho

penacho

Ex: During mating season , the male quetzal grows a particularly vibrant and long crest to attract a mate .Durante la temporada de apareamiento, el quetzal macho desarrolla una **cresta** particularmente vibrante y larga para atraer a una pareja.
leash
[Sustantivo]

a long piece of rope, leather strap or light chain used for guiding and controlling a dog or other animals

correa, traílla

correa, traílla

Ex: He forgot to bring a leash and had to carry the small dog in his arms .Olvidó traer una **correa** y tuvo que llevar al perro pequeño en brazos.
Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE
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