Lesson 11& 12 Vocabulary Words Flashcards
1
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arboretum
A
A park for viewing a studying trees
2
Q
aviary
A
A large cage or building for holding birds
3
Q
botany
A
The study of plants
4
Q
chameleon
A
A lizard that changes color
5
Q
cultivate
A
To grow crops;to prepare sold for crops
6
Q
habitat
A
A living things environment
7
Q
nurture
A
To take car of;to help to grow or develop
8
Q
talon
A
A bird of preys claw
9
Q
terrarium
A
A clear container housing plants and small land animals
10
Q
zoology
A
The study of animals
11
Q
adage
A
A traditional and wise saying
12
Q
alliteration
A
Repetition of sound at the beginning of words
13
Q
allusion
A
An indirect reference to something
14
Q
anthology
A
A collection of writings by various authors
15
Q
epic
A
A long literary work about heroes
