Solutions - Elementary - Unit 6 - 6A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6A in the Solutions Elementary coursebook, such as "wild", "reptile", "frightening", etc.

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Solutions - Elementary
wild [adjective]

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

Ex: The dense jungle provides shelter for many wild creatures .
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: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .
bear [noun]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

Ex: The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures .
bee [noun]

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

Ex: The bee 's black and yellow stripes serve as a warning to potential predators .

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Ex: The butterfly landed on my hand for a brief moment before taking flight again .

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: Mark saw a crocodile basking in the sun near the riverbank .
dolphin [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah 's dream is to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat .
eagle [noun]

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

Ex: The eagle 's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances .
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: The baby elephant clumsily followed its mother , learning to navigate the world .
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: Frogs are commonly found in wetlands and near water sources .
giraffe [noun]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands , their towering silhouettes against the horizon .
gorilla [noun]

an African ape which has a large head and short neck that looks like a monkey with no tail

Ex: Visitors to the zoo watched in awe as the gorillas interacted with each other , playing and grooming in their lush enclosure .
kangaroo [noun]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

Ex: Kangaroos use their muscular tails for balance while hopping and as a powerful counterbalance when moving slowly or standing upright .
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: The lion 's roar can be heard from miles away , establishing its dominance .
monkey [noun]

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

Ex: My sister showed me the monkey eating a banana with delight .
shark [noun]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .
snake [noun]

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

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .
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: Sarah read a book about different types of spiders found around the world .
tiger [noun]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

Ex: The tiger is a majestic and powerful wild animal .
whale [noun]

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

Ex: Sarah read a book about different species of whales .
wolf [noun]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

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insect [noun]

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

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect .
bird [noun]

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

Ex: The bird had bright feathers and a long beak .
fish [noun]

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

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
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: Elephants , with their distinctive trunks and large ears , are among the most iconic mammals found in Africa and Asia .
reptile [noun]

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

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles , including lizards , turtles , and snakes .
part [noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The backyard is a private part of the house .
ear [noun]

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

Ex: She got her ears pierced at the age of ten .
eye [noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

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foot [noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: She kicked the soccer ball with her foot .
leg [noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension .
mouth [noun]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

Ex: He tasted the delicious cake , savoring the flavors in his mouth .
paw [noun]

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

Ex: With gentle strokes , the veterinarian examined the cat 's paw for any signs of injury or infection .
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: The kangaroo uses its tail for balance while hopping .
tooth [noun]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

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wing [noun]

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

Ex:
ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .
beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .
frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .
intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .
rare [adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: The birth of albino animals is rare , as they have a genetic mutation that affects their pigmentation .
strong [adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym .

a large African mammal with a thick gray skin, big jaws and tusks that lives near water

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