VCR Book A 13-16 Review

Member of the family of dogs.

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

To recover health after illness.

The ___ stable near my house offers lessons to riders of all ages.

A collection of unrelated things.

Heroic courage; bravery.

The term __ is often used as a scientific or technical term to refer to the dog species.

To attack violently; to assault.

I am studying about insects in __, and I have learned many things about butterflies.

To develop gradually.

To change from a simpler to a more complex form of animal or plant life.

Widely occurring or in general use

to agree; to cooperate

to coincide; to happen simultaneously

The farmer's field was filled with __ creatures enjoying the sunshine.

Some students are __ while others hardly talk at all.

Without any evidence, her argument was merely a __ and couldn't be taken seriously.

His conduct was evidently regulated by strict principle and not by mere __.

Pertaining to or resembling a pig.

To rejoice greatly; to be triumphant.

If you do not take precautions, you may ___ additional expenses while traveling.

The city's downtown area was a __ of towering skyscrapers, crowded streets, and a wide variety of shops and restaurants.

Widley occurring or in general use.

to leap, frolic, or frisk about

To agree; to cooperate.

To regard or treat a person as a celebrity.

My uncle won a medal for his __ during the Vietnam War.

To meet with; to run into; to bring upon oneself.

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

Forerunner.

The weather in spring can be ___, changing from sunny to rainy in a matter of minutes.

Sarah's __ on the track is evident because she wins nearly every race!

The beekeeper carefully opened the ___ to check the health of the hive.

a sudden impulse, whim, or unmotivated change of mind.

Pertaining to or characteristic of a bear.

Capable of returning to the original shape after being bent or stretched.

Her company has __ from a hobby into a thriving business

Resembling a serpent in form or movement: sinuous; winding.

The politician was quick to __ his opponent's policies during the debate.

In the film Ocean's Eleven, a group of expert thieves plan and execute a complex __ to rob three casinos in Las Vegas.

 word inserted between two words often expressing emotion; not linked grammatically to other words in a sentence

Humiliating and miserable.

An opinion formed from inconclusive evidence; a guess.

The video showed the biker racing away from an ___ creature in the forest.

Despite the challenges she faced, the young athlete remained __ and continued to train for the upcoming competition.

The most popular ___ breed in the United States is the French bulldog.

pertaining to or characteristic of a bear.

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

Projecting up or out.

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

Conspicuous; striking.

Many people __ famous actors and musicians, treating them like royalty and showering them with adoration.

to cause faster movement; to go faster.

The __ to modern-day smartphones was a bulky and heavy device called a "brick phone" which was used in the 1980s.

A member of the family of cats, lions, tigers, and jaguars.

A playful hop, leap, or skip.

I __ with your opinion that pizza is the best food in the world!

swiftness; quickness; speed.

A prank or wild escapade.

A house, enclosure, or large cage for birds.

The horse __ as it galloped around the racetrack.

The team's fans __ in their victory, cheering and celebrating in the streets.

To coincide; to happen simultaneously.

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

The chef prepared a delicious meal of __ delights, including salmon, tuna, and shrimp.

The dog's __expression made it clear that he was not happy with his owner's scolding.

My favorite part of the zoo is the ___ exhibit where you can see chimpanzees and gorillas.

the science dealing with animals

Buoyant; recovering quickly from illness, change, or misfortune.

This sentence has a/an _: Ew! That's the most disgusting thing I've ever seen.

In many parts of the world, the use of smartphones has become __ among teenagers and young adults.

To conclude from insufficient evidence.

Pertaining to or resembling an ape or monkey.

speaking in a steady, easy flow of words; talkative; glib.

An ape or monkey.

The zoo's __ was home to a wide variety of colorful and exotic birds from around the world.

Typical of fish.

The teacher's __ lecture on the history of agriculture put most of the class to sleep.

Having the quality of a cow or ox; sluggish, dull.

Contemptible.

Subject to whim; impulsive; unpredicable or fickle.

To attack with words; to ridicule or criticize.

One of the most __ features of the Grand Canyon is the stark contrast between the brightly colored layers of rock.

After spending several weeks in the hospital, the patient was finally able to ___ at home with the help of their family.