Academic Vocab. 1

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Definition of 'array' in: The cast for the play has an enormous array of talent.

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an impressively large number or group

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Definition of 'boast' in: The zoo boasts an array of exotic animals.

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To have as a desirable feature.

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Gopher left burrow to collect food.

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A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal.

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Erupting in 'The Christmas tree is erupting with color' means:

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to explode or break out with force

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Meaning of 'spectacle' in: 'The school experienced the spectacle of thousands of crickets invading the hallways.'

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an unusual site or public display

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What does 'descent' mean in: 'the airplane began its descent'?

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movement downward

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What does 'prowl' mean in: 'Predators prowl through the night in search of food'?

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to roam around in a sneaky way

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Meaning of 'vulnerable' in: 'Without shelter, the kittens are vulnerable to the dangers of the night.'

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open to attack

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Swarming in the context: The bees let nothing stand in their way, swarming in yellow and black waves into the boat.

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to move in large numbers

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Meaning of 'driven' in: 'Driven by instinct, the salmon return to their spawning ground each year.'

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being very motivated