| Term | Definition |
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abandon |
to leave or give up completely |
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burrow |
a hole in the ground used for shelter by small animals |
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constrict |
to make narrower by pinching together |
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courageous |
brave |
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depression |
a dip or lower place |
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devour |
to eat up greedily |
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encounter |
to meet unexpectedly or by chance |
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forage |
to look or search for food |
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inhabitant |
a person or animal that lives in a place |
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kennel |
a doghouse |
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migratory |
moving from one location to another |
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molt |
to shed skin or feathers |
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nurture |
to feed or care for |
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prowl |
to move or roam quietly or secretly |
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scavenger |
an animal that feeds on dead animals or garbage |
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sleek |
smooth and glossy |
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stealthy |
characterized by secretive movement |
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swat |
to slap or give a quick blow |
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unerring |
without any mistakes, accurate |
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yelp |
a short bark |