Lesson Word List 54 the definitions of the words below; then do the exercises forthe ancestor fir nvor comprehend duration evident son extinct sine ferocious sigantic obscure Byoor option ap sion ‘nL. A person from whom one is descended, [My ancestors came frm Kal] ‘An eatly kind of animal from which later ones have developed a forerunner. [The dow sized mesohipps is the ancestor of the mexdern horse] ft, A flesb-cating animal [Carnivores have sharp, pointed seth that enable them eo tea the meat they at Carnivorous ad. (kar niv” ar 9) Flesh-eating, [Although dogs are carmivoroas, they will often eat other foods besides mest] 1 To understand, [it you den't comprebend the question, let me know and I will word i ifferents) comprehension The act of understanding; the ability to unslrstand [Pawel eannor speak Spanish very wel, bt his comprebension i quite good) 11. The time during which something lasts or continues. [We stayed in ovr house forthe duration of the heavy dowsnpour) adi. Easy to see and understand; obvious, cleat [Ie is enident from your manner that you are not happy to see me. adj. No longer existing ot living, [The gian: woolly mammoth became extinct about ten thousand years ago.) 2. Nolorger active {Mount Stine Helens was believed to he an estinc voleane nti it suddenly became active in 1980.) ad. Savage: fierce [Dobeemén pinschers make ferocious guard dogs] ferocity. m.(f2ras” 212) The state or quality of being fierce. [The ferocity ofthe storm surprised us.) adi. Very lange; ikea giant in size. [The Sprace Goose was a gigantic airplane that made only one fight.) 18 To cover up or keep from being seen, [Clouds abscred the moon.) adi 1, Hard to sees hidden, {The hoatwas an obscure shape in the mist.) 2. Not easy to understand [The poem was fll of obscure words like “clough” and “moraine."] 1m. Choice, or something that is available asa choice. [We had te option of practicing soccer ding the lanch break or after school. optional ad). Lefe ro choice. [Bill said we should attend the meeting, but staying on forthe party afterward was ‘optional. vb1s Lesson 3 premature di. Tow early: happening or arriving before the proper time Fe machour ——[Prematare babies equire special care before they are allowed to leave the hospital] preserve 1, Tosaves to keep from harms 0 protect. pean [This law wall help to preserve the old forests in the national parks.) 2, To keep from rotting or spoiling {steve aad Martha preserve the peaches from their orchard by canning them. prey fn 1, An animal that is hunted for food pa xs ace the natural prey of foxes. 2, One thats helpless or unable to resis attack; a victim. Ike alere when you travel so that you will not be prey to thieves.) 2. 1. Tohunt (animals) for food. [Wolves prey on the weakest deer inthe herd.) 2. "Totake from of rob using violence or trickery {The pies pockets preyed on newly arsived tourists, who were usually concenttating on theit new surroundings) puny adj. 1. Weak Pao ne [Litting weights can change pay masles into powerfal ones. 2, Lacking in size, strength, of power, [My one dollar offering seemed puuny compared to what others gave.) survive 1 L Tostay alive where there isa chance of dying or being killed, se [Oni three passengers survived the plane crash 2. To.continue living or existing through a threatening situation {Only two ofthe eight maple tes in our yard survived the hurricane. survivor 1. One who stays alive while others die {swreivoss ofthe shipwreck floated on life atts until she helicopter could pick them wd 3A Finding Meanings {0% %9 phrases 0 forma sentence tat correctly uses a word from Word List 3. Write each sentence in the space provided. 1, (a) itis easy rose. (6) Hf something i premature, (If someching is evident, (4) its lasted fora long time, 2. (a) feom whom one is descended. {¢| An ancestor is someone (b) who does not eat meat (a) A survivor is someone 3, (a) To prey on wildlife isto (o) keep it from harm, b) To preserve wildlife is to [d) have & complete understanding oft.