English Vocabulary Practice: Nature, Animals, and General Terms

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers terms related to weather, animal biology/sounds, nature, and general descriptive actions based on the provided lecture notes and practice sentences.

hail

Frozen rain composed of small balls of ice that fall from the sky.

downpour

A sudden and very heavy fall of rain.

humidity

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can make it difficult to breathe in extreme cases.

drizzle

A very light rain falling in fine droplets.

gale

A very strong wind or a localized storm.

mild

Moderate or temperate in nature; not harsh or extreme (often used to describe weather).

horrendous

Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible, such as a very loud and scary noise.

to oppose

To disagree with or be against a particular action or plan.

breeder

A person who produces and takes care of animals selectively.

inheritance

Money, property, or assets received from someone after their death.

decay

The process of rotting or slowly falling into ruin, such as an old castle.

to dispute

To argue about or challenge something legally, such as a will in court.

cure

A substance or treatment that heals a disease or medical condition.

stem

The main body or stalk of a plant or flower.

to skid

To slide uncontrollably, typically when a vehicle is on an icy or slippery road.

beak

A bird's horny, projecting jaws used for picking up food.

stripe

A long, narrow band or line, such as those found on a zebra.

gill

The respiratory organ used by fish to breathe underwater.

tusk

A long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of animals like elephants.

hooves

The hard, horny parts of the feet of certain animals like horses.

to grunt

To make a low, short guttural sound, characteristic of a pig.

to cluck

The short, low sound made by a hen, especially after laying an egg.

to squawk

To make a loud, harsh, and noisy cry, typically by birds like parrots.

to neigh

The characteristic high-pitched sound made by a horse.

spellbinding

A performance or sight that is fascinating or holds one's attention completely.

vegetation

Plants considered collectively, such as the thick growth covering a valley.

glimpse

A very brief or partial view of someone or something.

to boast

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements or possessions.

elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve, such as an animal that disappears into a forest.

staple

A main or important element of something, especially a primary food source like rice.

indigenous

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native people or art.

to erupt

To explode and eject lava, ash, and gases, characteristic of a volcano.