Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• lead to: To result in some action
• increased risk: A greater chance of something harmful or dangerous happening.
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
• diverse: Being varied or different from each other
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
• virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
• proximity: State of being near or close to something
• faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
• genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• identical: The same in every way
• breed: Kind of / sort of
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
• favor: Support or approval from people
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• role: Character played by an actor
• utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
• livestock: Any animals kept for use or profit
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• hip: The upper part of Leg
• canine: Long, pointed tooth
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• tame: Not wild; trained to obey people
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• furry: Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• underway: Happening now
• craze: Popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• predatory: Preying on the weak to gain an advantage
• domesticate: To train an animal as a pet or to do work; tame
• buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
• transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
• veterinary: Concerning the care of an animal's health
• mid: At (or near) the middle point
• dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information