VocabularyGroup 1

domesticated mes ti kātə

V NATUREdomestic, domestication

To tame

It would be hard to domesticate a spider.

eclipseē klips

N NATURE

The total or partial hiding of something.

Do not look at the sun during an eclipse.

evolveē välv

V NATUREEvolution

To gradually change or develop.

Her ideas for the essay evolved and developed.

fiberfī b rə

N NATURE

Matter or material made up of thread-like pieces.

The new sleeping bags are stuffed with a natural fiber.

grazegrāz

V NATURE

To feed on grass and growing plants.

Cows graze on grass in the field.

hatchhach

V NATUREHatchling

1. To come out of an egg.2. To come up with a plan.

It’s fun to watch baby chicks hatch.

innatein nāt

A NATURE

Existing from birth

Wild animals have the innate ability to sense danger.

rodentrō d ntə

N NATURE

Mammals with sharp teeth for gnawing.

The rodent chewed a hole in the wall.

solarsō l rə

A NATURESolarium

Having to do with the sun.

Solar powered homes get their energy from the sun.

stampedestam pēd

N NATURE

When a group or herd run in fear.

Someone yelled “Fire!”, and I was almost trampled by the stampede.