Unit 2: Lesson 10

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  1. resemble
    be similar or bear a likeness to
    At first glance, adult cougars resemble female lions.
  2. detect
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    This helps them stay safe from enemies that might find the den site by detecting the scent of the newborn kittens.
  3. keen
    intense or sharp
    A keen sense of hearing is important for cougars.
  4. vary
    become different in some particular way
    These whiskers vary in length, but most of the whiskers found on the muzzle are long enough to stretch past the side of the face and back to the edge of the ear.
  5. unobserved
    not observed
    In fact, they often live their entire lives unobserved by humans!
  6. mature
    develop and reach adulthood
    As the kittens mature, the mother cougar takes them hunting.
  7. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    If a female cougar thinks that her kittens are in danger in a particular spot, she often finds a new place and moves them.
  8. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
    The cougar's yellow eyes have large, round pupils that take in all available light.
  9. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
    When a cougar sees an enemy nearby, it may try to look ferocious and scare it away by showing its teeth and growling.
  10. contentment
    happiness with one's situation in life
    Their meow, which is a sign of contentment, is much louder than that of a pet cat.
Created on Thu Jul 30 11:21:46 EDT 2020 (updated Fri Jul 31 11:09:45 EDT 2020)

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