Animal Health And Wellness

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mammal with a leathery armor shell covering its body

  • The armadillo is a small mammal with a hard shell covering its body.
  • I saw an armadillo digging in my backyard last night.
  • That armadillo is as tough as nails.
  • His tough exterior is like an armadillo's shell, protecting him from emotional harm.

adjective relating to or occurring in the intestines

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with an intestinal infection.
  • I think I have a stomach bug because my intestines feel off.
  • I shouldn't have eaten that, my guts are feeling all intestinal now.
  • His decision to betray his friend tore at his intestinal fortitude.

noun a very small amount or particle

  • A mite is a tiny arachnid that can sometimes be found in dust.
  • I found a mite crawling on my arm while I was outside.
  • That new restaurant is a mite expensive, don't you think?
  • His contribution to the project was just a mite compared to the rest of the team's efforts.

noun a mammary gland of female quadruped mammals, especially cows, sheep, and goats, used for producing milk

  • The dairy farmer carefully inspected each cow's udder for signs of infection.
  • I can't believe how big that cow's udder is!
  • That cow's udder is massive, it's like a milk factory!
  • Her generosity was like a cow's udder, always giving without expecting anything in return.