Unit 2: On the Menu; Find the Adaptations

Learn these words from the science article by Susan E. Goodman and the directions (Inside: Level C, Unit 2).

Here are our links to the selections of "Stand or Fall": On the Menu; Find the Adaptations, The Three Chicarrones, Dragon, Dragon, Leapin' Lizards!, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Here are our links to the units of Level C: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8

Here are our links to the Inside books: Level A, Level B, Level C

Here is our link to a list of academic vocabulary for Inside: Academic Vocabulary
32 words 505 learners

Learn words with Flashcards and other activities

Other learning activities

Answer a few questions on each word. Use this to prep for your next quiz! Compete with other teams in real-time to see who answers the most questions correctly! Test your spelling acumen. Read the definition, listen to the word and try spelling it!

Teaching tools

Create and assign quizzes to your students to test their vocabulary. Assign learning activities including Practice, Vocabulary Jams and Spelling Bees to your students, and monitor their progress in real-time.

Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. predator
    any animal that lives by preying on other animals
  2. disguise
    an outward semblance that misrepresents something's nature
  3. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
  4. master
    an artist of great skill
  5. slurp
    eat or drink noisily
  6. swat
    hit with quick blow
  7. backup
    the act of providing approval and support
  8. camouflage
    an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
  9. survive
    continue to live through hardship or adversity
  10. threat
    something that is a source of danger
  11. blend
    harmonize
  12. armor
    tough, rigid, protective covering of an animal or plant
  13. plate
    any flat, hard body structure or part
  14. advantage
    benefit resulting from some event or action
  15. dart
    a sudden quick movement
  16. prod
    push against gently
  17. poke
    thrust abruptly
  18. bluff
    deceive someone about your strength or intentions
  19. tasty
    pleasing to the palate
  20. treat
    something considered choice to eat
  21. adaptation
    the responsive adjustment of a sense organ
  22. menu
    a list of dishes available at a restaurant
  23. prey
    animal hunted or caught for food
  24. sneak
    to go stealthily or furtively
  25. pace
    the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
  26. beast
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  27. murky
    cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through
  28. snatch
    grasp hastily or eagerly
  29. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  30. nature
    the physical world including plants and animals
  31. describe
    give an account or representation of in words
  32. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
Created on August 3, 2016 (updated August 15, 2016)

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.