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Lesson 15-16 Flashcards

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1
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Felis

A

Cat

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2
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A member of the family of cats, lions, and tigers

Belonging to the cat family; having characteristics of a cat, such as gracefulness and independence

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Feline

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Leo,leonis, Leon

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Lion

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Pertaining to a lion; having characteristics of a lion, such as fierceness and majesty

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Leonine

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5
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To regard or treat people as a celebrity

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Lionize

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6
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Piscis

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Fish

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7
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Typical of fish

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Piscine

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8
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Porcus

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Swine, pig, hog

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9
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Pertaining to or resembling a pig

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Porcine

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10
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Serpens serpentis

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Serpent snake

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Resembling a serpent in form of movement: sinuous; winding

Having qualities of a serpent: subtle, sly, sometimes even evil

A

Serpentine

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12
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Simia

A

Monkey ape

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13
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Pertaining to or resembling an ape or monkey

An ape or monkey

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Simian

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14
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Ursa

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Bear

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15
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Pertaining to or characteristic of a bear

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Ursine

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16
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Zoion

A

Living being; animal

17
Q

The science dealing with animals

A

Zoology

18
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Apis

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Bee

19
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A place where hives or colonies of bees are kept for their honey

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Apiary

20
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Avis

A

Bird

21
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A house, enclosure, a large cage for birds

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Aviary

22
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Bos, bovis

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Cow of

23
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Having the quality of s cow or of; sluggish, dull

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Bovine

24
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Canis

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Dog

25
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Member of the dog family

Pertaining to the family of dogs, and especially the qualities associated with them

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Canine

26
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Caper, Capra

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Goat

27
Q

A playful hop, leap, or skip

A prank or wild escapade

To leap, frolic, or frisk about

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Caper

28
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A sudden impulse, whim, or unmotivated change of mind

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Caprice

29
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Subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable or frickle

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Capricious

30
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Equus

A

Horse

31
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Pertaining to a horse; belonging to the family of horses and zebras

A

Equine

32
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The art of riding horses

A

Equitation

33
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Pertaining to a rider of horses, or skill in riding

One who rides or performs on horseback

A

Equestrian

34
Q

Who is a butt?

A

Gino

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