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Animals — Lesson 13

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carnivore

ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr

A terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal — the carnivore chased its prey across the savanna.

Lions are carnivores that hunt in groups.

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carrion

ˈkæriən

The dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food — vultures feed on carrion.

Vultures feed on carrion.

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cat

kæt

A small animal with fur , four legs , a tail , and claws , usually kept as a — the tiger is the largest member of the cat family.

The cat is sleeping on the couch.

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caterpillar

ˈkætərpɪlər

A wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth — the caterpillar crawled slowly across the leaf.

The caterpillar crawled slowly across the leaf.

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caterpillars

ˈkætərpɪlɚz

A wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth — some caterpillars can be harmful to crops.

The caterpillars are eating the leaves on our apple tree.

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cats

kæts

Plural of 'cat' — I have two cats at home.

I have two cats at home.

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cayman

ˈkeɪ.mən

A cayman is a type of tropical crocodilian reptile similar to an alligator — we spotted a large cayman swimming near the boat.

The cayman basked on the riverbank in the afternoon sun.

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centipede

ˈsɛntəpiːd

A small creature with a long, narrow body and many pairs of legs — a centipede has many legs.

A centipede has many legs.

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centipedes

ˈsentɪpiːdz

Centipedes are long, segmented arthropods with many legs, typically one pair — centipedes are beneficial in gardens because they eat insects.

Centipedes have many legs, but not exactly one hundred as their name suggests.

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chargers

ˈtʃɑːrdʒərz

Formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle — the chargers are in the drawer.

I forgot my phone chargers at home.

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cheetah

ˈtʃiːtə

A large wild cat with a yellowish-brown coat covered in black spots, known for — I saw a cheetah at the zoo yesterday.

The cheetah sprinted after its prey.

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cheetahs

ˈtʃiːtəz

Large wild cats with a yellow-brown coat covered in black spots, found in — I saw two cheetahs at the zoo.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.

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