Glossary 2.2

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B

brood

noun
 the young of an animal cared for at one time

verb
 think moodily or anxiously about something

C

chaos

noun
 a state of extreme confusion and disorder

colony

noun
 a place where a group of people with the same interest or occupation are concentrated

noun
 a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together

F

fascinating

adjective

Something fascinating really captures your interest: you can't take your eyes off it or can't wait to learn more about it.

feat

noun
 a notable achievement

fossil

noun
 the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil

I

impressive

adjective
 making a strong or vivid impression

inspire

verb
  1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

M

mimic

verb
 imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

N

nuisance

noun
 a bothersome annoying person

P

predator

noun
 any animal that lives by preying on other animals

prey

noun
 animal hunted or caught for food

R

reputation

noun
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

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