| ancient |
very old; existing for many years. |
| carnivore |
an animal that eats the flesh of other animals. |
| global |
having to do with the whole earth. |
| hind |
at or near the back; rear. |
| laughter |
the act or sound of laughing. |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| neither |
not one or the other of two (usually paired with "nor" in a sentence). |
| organic |
produced or producing naturally, without using pesticides or other added chemicals. |
| population |
the people who live in an area, considered as a group. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. |
| prove |
to show to be true or correct. |
| shatter |
to break suddenly into small pieces. |
| simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. |