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Key Sea Animals Vocabulary - Whale

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Key Sea Animals Vocabulary
animal
animal
[noun]

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

Ex: Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees. 
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to live
to live
[Verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex: She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities. 
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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fin
fin
[noun]

a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance

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tail
tail
[noun]

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

Ex: My cat has a long and bushy tail. 
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to swim
to swim
[Verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: My sister swims every morning before breakfast. 
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to breathe

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation. 
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through
through
[preposition]

used to indicate the method or channel by which something is done

Ex: He found the answer through careful research. 
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blowhole
blowhole
[noun]

the spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull

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top
top
[noun]

the point or part of something that is the highest

Ex: The top of the building was adorned with a stunning spire that reached toward the sky. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair. 
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sound
sound
[noun]

anything that we can hear

Ex: The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: Do you know anyone called Emily? 
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song
song
[noun]

a unique sound that a bird, an insect or a whale makes

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loud
loud
[Adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: He slammed the door with a loud bang. 
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soft
soft
[Adjective]

having a low volume

Ex: She spoke in a soft voice so as not to disturb the sleeping baby. 
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smooth
smooth
[Adjective]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

Ex: The marble countertop was smooth to the touch. 
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skin
skin
[noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter. 
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gray
gray
[Adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: My grandmother's hair is gray. 
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spot
spot
[noun]

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

Ex: There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried. 
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fish
fish
[noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish. 
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plankton
plankton
[noun]

the microscopic organisms floating in the sea or fresh water on which larger animals feed

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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
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krill
krill
[noun]

a tiny Antarctic crustacean that resembles a shrimp and is the main food for whales

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wide
wide
[Adverb]

to the greatest extent

Ex: He smiled wide upon receiving the unexpected gift. 
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to swallow

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: It's important to chew your food well before you swallow. 
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a lot of
a lot of
[determiner]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

Ex: She has a lot of books on her bookshelf. 
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food
food
[noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet. 
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high
high
[Adverb]

at a great distance or elevation from the ground or a reference point

Ex: The birds circled high in the air before landing on the roof. 
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to dive
to dive
[Verb]

to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment

Ex: Scuba divers often dive in coral reefs to explore the vibrant marine life. 
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deep
deep
[Adverb]

at or to a significant depth

Ex: The well was dug deep to reach the water table. 
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to stay
to stay
[Verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors. 
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underwater
underwater
[Adverb]

beneath the surface of a body of water

Ex: The scuba diver explored the coral reef by staying underwater for nearly an hour. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: She stepped forward to address the audience. 
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to balance

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

Ex: She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room. 
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calm
calm
[Adjective]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Ex: Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and composed. 
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playful
playful
[Adjective]

cheerful and full of fun, enjoying activities that are light-hearted and amusing

Ex: Emily's playful personality brightens up any room she enters, always ready with a joke or a playful prank. 
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feeling
feeling
[noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: The feeling of warmth from the sun on her skin filled her with comfort and contentment. 
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sound
sound
[noun]

anything that we can hear

Ex: The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park. 
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movement
movement
[noun]

a change in position or posture that occurs without actually relocating from one place to another

Ex: He notices the subtle movement of her hand. 
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to sing
to sing
[Verb]

to produce a high-pitched whistling noise

Ex: The wind sang through the trees, creating a haunting, high-pitched whistle. 
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scared
scared
[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: She was scared to walk alone in the dark. 
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to [have] a baby

to give birth to a child

Ex: She had a baby boy last night. 
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calf
calf
[noun]

the young of certain large placental mammals, such as whales, giraffes, elephants, or buffalo

Ex: The elephant calf stayed close to its mother. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Ex: Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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pod
pod
[noun]

a social group of aquatic mammals, such as whales or dolphins

Ex: A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

(of a voice or sound) characterized by a low pitch or tone

Ex: His deep voice resonated through the auditorium, captivating the audience. 
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to move across or cover a specified distance

Ex: She plans to travel 500 miles to visit her family during the holidays. 
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: The concert lasts for two hours, showcasing the band's greatest hits. 
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minute
minute
[noun]

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

Ex: I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying. 
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