Spadefoot Toad Vocab Week 1

What is the definition of claimed?

• state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

• feel or express doubt about; raise objections to.

• have or express a different opinion

What is the definition of species?

• relating to or affecting cats or other members of the cat family

• a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

• a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

What is the definition of a biome?

• the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

• (of a tree or shrub) shedding its leaves annually.

• a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g. forest or tundra.

What is the definition of baffled?

• feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.

• totally bewilder or perplex.

• say something in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling.

What is the definition of extinct?

• (of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence.

• (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.

• an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.

What is the definition of careen?

• find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search.

• travel in or through (an unfamiliar country or area) in order to learn about or familiarize oneself with it.

• move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.

What is the definition of straggle?

• move along slowly, typically in a small irregular group, so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front.

• trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.

• at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it.

What is the definition of dwindle?

• diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

• become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

• obtain a financial advantage or benefit, especially from an investment.