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English File - Advanced - Lesson 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 9A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "foal", "calf", "inhumane", etc.

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English File - Advanced
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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bird
bird
[noun]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

Ex: I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food. 
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insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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young
young
[noun]

an animal in its early stages of development, typically before reaching maturity

Ex: The mother bear was fiercely protective of her young as they ventured out of the den for the first time. 
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calf
calf
[noun]

the young offspring of a cow or bull, typically less than one year old

Ex: After weaning, the calf was separated from its mother and placed in a separate pen. 
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chick
chick
[noun]

a newly-hatched bird, especially a domestic bird

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cub
cub
[noun]

a young carnivorous mammal, such as a bear, lion, fox, etc.

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foal
foal
[noun]

a young horse, especially one that is not older than one year

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kid
kid
[noun]

a young goat

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puppy
puppy
[noun]

a young dog, especially one that is less than a year old

Ex: The family adopted a playful puppy from the local shelter. 
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live
live
[Adjective]

having life or currently alive

Ex: The live fish swam energetically in the aquarium. 
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bee
bee
[noun]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

Ex: Bees are hardworking insects that tirelessly gather resources for their colony. 
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blackbird
blackbird
[noun]

a small bird with black plumage and an orange beak that is found in Eurasia and Northern Africa

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canary
canary
[noun]

an African songbird of the finch family with yellow feathers, often kept as a pet

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dog
dog
[noun]

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

Ex: I found a lost dog and helped it find its owner. 
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goldfish
goldfish
[noun]

a small red or orange fish often kept as a pet

Ex: The goldfish swam gracefully through the crystal-clear water of the aquarium, its scales shimmering in the light. 
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horse
horse
[noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: A beautiful white horse grazed peacefully in the meadow. 
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hive
hive
[noun]

a structure in which bees live and make honey

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stable
stable
[noun]

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

Ex: The rancher built a new stable to accommodate the growing number of horses on the farm. 
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cage
cage
[noun]

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

Ex: The parrot happily chirped inside its spacious cage, enjoying the view from the window. 
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kennel
kennel
[noun]

a small structure used as a shelter for a dog

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nest
nest
[noun]

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

Ex: The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass. 
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The construction site generated a lot of noise, disrupting the neighborhood. 
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cat
cat
[noun]

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

Ex: I heard a cat meowing outside my window. 
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lion
lion
[noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: I saw a lion hunting for prey in the tall grass. 
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mouse
mouse
[noun]

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

Ex: I gave some cheese to the hungry mouse. 
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pig
pig
[noun]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

Ex: I watched as the pig rooted around in the dirt for food. 
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to squeak
to squeak
[Verb]

to make a short high-pitched noise or cry

Ex: The mouse squeaked when it saw the cat approaching. 
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bark
bark
[noun]

the vocal sound produced by a dog

Ex: The dog's bark woke the entire neighborhood. 
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neigh
neigh
[noun]

the high-pitched sound made by a horse

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meow
meow
[noun]

the cry of a cat

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roar
roar
[noun]

the full loud cry of a lion or another wild animal

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to grunt
to grunt
[Verb]

(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat

Ex: The pig grunted contentedly while rooting around in the mud. 
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to twitter

to utter successive high sounds characteristic of a bird

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beak
beak
[noun]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

Ex: The parrot used its beak to crack open the nuts. 
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claw
claw
[noun]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

Ex: The cat extended its sharp claws to defend itself. 
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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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fur
fur
[noun]

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

Ex: The kitten's fur was so soft and silky to the touch. 
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hoof
hoof
[noun]

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

Ex: He noticed a small stone stuck in the horse's hoof while brushing it. 
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horn
horn
[noun]

a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging

Ex: The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense. 
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paw
paw
[noun]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

Ex: The kitten playfully batted at the toy mouse with her tiny paws. 
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shell
shell
[noun]

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

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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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wing
wing
[noun]

any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying

Ex: The bird spread its wings and soared high into the sky. 
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

Ex: My grandfather used to raise chickens on his farm. 
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donkey
donkey
[noun]

an animal that is like a horse but has shorter legs and longer ears, and is used for carrying things and riding

Ex: The farmer relied on his sturdy donkey to carry heavy loads from the fields. 
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duck
duck
[noun]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

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rat
rat
[noun]

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases

Ex: The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food. 
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issue
issue
[noun]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

Ex: The internet service provider resolved the issue with the slow connection promptly. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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charity
charity
[noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity organized a fundraiser to support homeless shelters. 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Ex: Always treat animals with care and compassion. 
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cruelly
cruelly
[Adverb]

in a deliberately hurtful or unkind way

Ex: The captain cruelly punished the sailors for the smallest mistakes. 
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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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wild
wild
[Adjective]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

Ex: During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods. 
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endangered species

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

Ex: The panda is one of the most well-known endangered species. 
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to hunt for sport

to hunt animals just for fun rather than for food or other practical purposes

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to breed
to breed
[Verb]

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

Ex: The pair of rabbits bred successfully, resulting in a litter of adorable baby bunnies. 
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captivity
captivity
[noun]

the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will

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inhumane
inhumane
[Adjective]

exhibiting a complete lack of compassion or regard for human dignity

Ex: The prisoners were kept in inhumane conditions, with little food or access to healthcare. 
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condition
condition
[noun]

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip. 
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fish tank
fish tank
[noun]

a container, typically made of glass or acrylic, used for keeping and displaying fish and other aquatic animals

Ex: He cleaned the fish tank every week. 
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