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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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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: Whales are incredible marine animals that migrate long distances.
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species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class , including earthworms and jellyfish .
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spider
[noun]

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

Ex: The spider's web glistened in the sunlight , catching small insects .
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worm
[noun]

a small soft-bodied animal with an elongated body that lacks limbs and eyes

Ex: After the rain , worms came to the surface of the soil .
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reptile
[noun]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .
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crocodile
[noun]

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

Ex: The tour guide warned everyone to keep a safe distance from the crocodile.
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snake
[noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: The snake shed its old skin to grow a new one .
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lizard
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a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: Many lizards are skilled climbers , using their sharp claws and adhesive toe pads to scale vertical surfaces .
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amphibian
[noun]

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

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .
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any ground-dwelling amphibian with a long body and tail that has a soft moist skin

Ex: He carefully placed the salamander back into the creek to protect it .
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frog
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a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

Ex: The children watched a frog hop across the garden path .
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fish
[noun]

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

Ex: We saw a group of fish swimming together near the coral reef .
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goldfish
[noun]

a small red or orange fish often kept as a pet

Ex: The goldfish's vibrant color made it stand out in the aquarium .
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eel
[noun]

a long and thin freshwater or marine fish that is like a snake, sometimes eaten as food

Ex: The eel slithered through the water with a smooth , snake-like motion .
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bird
[noun]

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

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar .
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parrot
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a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .
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eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: With its sharp talons , the eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river .
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mammal
[noun]

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

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .
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horse
[noun]

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

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .
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lion
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a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .
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elephant
[noun]

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

Ex: We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .
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rabbit
[noun]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

Ex: The rabbit's long ears help them detect sounds .
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monkey
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a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

Ex: The monkey's long tail provided balance as it moved through the trees .
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mouse
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a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

Ex: My mother screamed when she saw a tiny mouse hiding behind the bookshelf .
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dog
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an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

Ex: The playful dog chased its tail in circles .
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dolphin
[noun]

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

Ex: The trainer at the aquarium taught the dolphins to perform tricks .
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sheep
[noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: The sheep had thick wool that was used to make warm clothing .
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attractive
[Adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The professor is not only knowledgeable but also has an attractive way of presenting complex ideas .
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cute
[Adjective]

attractive and good-looking

Ex: The little girl 's cute giggle brightened everyone 's day .
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dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.
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disgusting
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant

Ex: That was a disgusting comment to make in public .
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energetic
[Adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: David 's energetic performance on the soccer field impressed scouts and earned him a spot on the varsity team .
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fascinating
[Adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The magician 's tricks are fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .
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frightening
[Adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: The frightening realization that they had lost their passports in a foreign country set in .
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funny
[Adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: The cartoon was so funny that I could n't stop laughing .
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hardworking
[Adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.
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independent
[Adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .
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intelligent
[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .
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lazy
[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .
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noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .
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patient
[Adjective]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.
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quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .
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relaxed
[Adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: Breathing deeply and focusing on the present moment helps to promote a relaxed state of mind .
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tasty
[Adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The street vendor sold tasty snacks like hot pretzels and roasted nuts .
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ugly
[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .
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useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .
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