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Total English - Advanced - Unit 7 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "habitat", "sanctuary", "rare", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
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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trade
[noun]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

Ex: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
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carnivore
[noun]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .
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tame
[Adjective]

brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans

Ex: Tame animals are easier to care for than wild ones .
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to stalk
[Verb]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .
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habitat
[noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .
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breed
[noun]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

Ex: The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor .
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(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.
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sanctuary
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an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.
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a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

Ex: The new law expanded the boundaries of the nature reserve to include more forested land .
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endangered
[Adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.
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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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rare
[Adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: Finding true friendship is rare but invaluable .
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exotic
[Adjective]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

Ex: The restaurant served exotic dishes from around the world .
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cage
[noun]

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

Ex: The rabbit hopped around its cage, nibbling on the fresh vegetables placed inside .
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predator
[noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .
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nest
[noun]

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

Ex: The children watched in awe as the chicks hatched in the nest.
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permanent
[Adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .
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a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

Ex: With so many businesses closing , the downtown district started resembling a ghost town.
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spectacular
[Adjective]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

Ex: The concert ended with a spectacular light show .
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landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The garden was designed to enhance the natural landscape.
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active
[Adjective]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

Ex: Volcanologists were surprised when the previously quiet volcano became active overnight .
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volcano
[noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.
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inhospitable
[Adjective]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

Ex: The area 's inhospitable soil could n't support the crops they tried to plant .
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the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

Ex: The gallery showcased the state of the art in digital art installations.
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secondhand
[Adjective]

previously owned or used by someone else

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
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available
[Adjective]

ready for being used or acquired

Ex: We have made the necessary documents available for download on our website .
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handcrafted
[Adjective]

made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes

Ex: The restaurant takes pride in its hand-crafted desserts made from scratch.
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brand-new
[Adjective]

having never been used or worn before

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .
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the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The printer was still working fine, despite some minor wear and tear.
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used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental

Ex: Their company just put a new product on the market.
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