Eng1 Flashcards
Reptile
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal, such as a snake, lizard, or
Example sentence: The zoo has a variety of reptiles on display.
Scales
Small, thin, flat plates that cover the skin of fish, reptiles, and some mammals
Additional information: Scales help protect the skin of the animal.
Skeleton
The framework of bones that supports the body of an animal or human
Slimy
Covered with or resembling slime; slippery
Solitary
Living alone or in isolation
As a result of
Because of; due to
As a consequence of
As a result of something
Be due to
Caused by or attributable to
Give rise to
To cause something to happen or exist
Lead to something
To result in something
Result from
To occur as a consequence of something
Result in
To cause a particular outcome
Global warming
The long-term rise in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, especially the emission of greenhouse gases
Greenhouse effect
The trapping of the sun’s warmth in the planet’s lower atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases
Nocturnal
Active during the night
Pesticide
A chemical substance used to kill pests, such as insects and
Example sentence: Farmers use pesticides to protect their crops from insects.
