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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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Summit 1B
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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invertebrate

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

Ex: Invertebrates like butterflies and ants are vital to garden ecosystems. 
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spider
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: I learned that spiders help control insect populations in the garden. 
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worm
worm
[noun]

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

Ex: The worm wriggled through the moist soil. 
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reptile
reptile
[noun]

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

Ex: A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments. 
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crocodile
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: I didn't know that crocodiles are excellent swimmers. 
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snake
snake
[noun]

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

Ex: I watched as the snake swallowed its prey whole. 
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lizard
lizard
[noun]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: The lizard basked in the sun, its scales shimmering with iridescence. 
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amphibian
amphibian
[noun]

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

Ex: The frog is a well-known amphibian that lays its eggs in water and undergoes metamorphosis from tadpole to adult. 
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salamander

any ground-dwelling amphibian with a long body and tail that has a soft moist skin

Ex: The salamander slowly crawled across the damp forest floor. 
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frog
frog
[noun]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

Ex: The frog jumped from one lily pad to another. 
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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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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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eel
eel
[noun]

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

Ex: The fisherman caught a large eel while fishing in the lake. 
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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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parrot
parrot
[noun]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

Ex: The parrot perched on the tree, squawking loudly. 
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eagle
eagle
[noun]

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

Ex: I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures. 
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mammal
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: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
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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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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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elephant
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: Elephants are known for their intelligence and remarkable memory. 
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rabbit
rabbit
[noun]

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

Ex: I gave a carrot to the hungry rabbit. 
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monkey
monkey
[noun]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

Ex: I saw the monkey hanging upside down from a tree branch. 
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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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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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dolphin
dolphin
[noun]

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

Ex: Mark was thrilled to see dolphins leaping out of the water during the boat tour. 
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sheep
sheep
[noun]

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

Ex: A curious sheep approached me and sniffed my hand. 
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attractive
attractive
[Adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: Her confident and friendly personality makes her very attractive to others. 
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cute
cute
[Adjective]

attractive and good-looking

Ex: She wore a cute, colorful dress to the party. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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disgusting
disgusting
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant

Ex: The thought of eating insects may be delicious to some, but to others, it's absolutely disgusting. 
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energetic
energetic
[Adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: Mary's energetic dance moves lit up the stage during the performance. 
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fascinating
fascinating
[Adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists. 
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frightening
frightening
[Adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: The frightening noise made her jump. 
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funny
funny
[Adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: He's a funny character, always coming up with quirky ideas. 
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hardworking
hardworking
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's a hardworking student, consistently dedicating herself to her studies. 
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself. 
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intelligent
intelligent
[Adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: He is an intelligent critic who always provides insightful feedback. 
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lazy
lazy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself. 
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noisy
noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The airport terminal was a noisy place with announcements blaring over the speakers and passengers rushing to catch their flights. 
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patient
patient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the long wait, she remained patient while waiting for her turn. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. 
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relaxed
relaxed
[Adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: After a long day at work, he enjoys taking a hot bath to feel relaxed and unwind. 
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tasty
tasty
[Adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The tasty homemade soup warmed them up on a cold winter's day. 
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ugly
ugly
[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice. 
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies. 
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