ACT English at World Knowledge - Likas na Mundo

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

biktima

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

balat

a long period of time when there is not much raining

tagtuyot

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

bugso

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

buhos ng niyebe

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

palumpong

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

sanga

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

gravity hill

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

kanopi

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalansa

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

buhok

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

katubigan ng kalikasan

the child or children of a particular person or animal

supling

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

sahig

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

butas

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

aguamarina

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

balat

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

halumig

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

malakas na snowstorm

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

resin

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

bibig

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

manok

a small and young tree

maliit na puno

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

salinlahi

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

vitalidad

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

pagtulog

characterized by abundant and rich growth

masaganang

safe or suitable for eating

makakain

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

mapayapa

created through the breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds

hybrid

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

premature

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

tumubo

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

humiyaw

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

dumapo

to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water

ibuhos

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

lumapag

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

pastulan

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

suntok

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

putulin

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

linisin

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

pahimik

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

palakihin