Conservation Vocabulary

verb to defeat or repel an enemy or opponent

adverb in a manner that defeats or repels an enemy or opponent

• The soldiers were able to beat back the enemy forces with strategic maneuvers.
• We managed to beat back the bullies by sticking together as a group.
• We totally beat back those haters with our awesome comeback.
• She had to beat back her fears in order to pursue her dreams.

noun a complaint or grievance

verb complain or grumble about something

• The conservation group is working to protect the habitat of the endangered grouse species.
• I heard there are a lot of grouse in the woods behind my house.
• That movie was grouse, I loved it!
• She was grouse about the situation, but eventually came to terms with it.

noun the act of causing death, especially intentionally

adjective causing or intended to cause death

• The act of killing another human being is considered a serious crime.
• I heard the news about the killing in the neighborhood last night.
• The gang was involved in a lot of shady killings around town.
• His constant criticism is like a slow killing of my self-esteem.

noun A dense forest typically found in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall

• The rain forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
• I can't wait to explore the rain forest on our vacation!
• The rain forest is like nature's own jungle gym.
• Her mind was a dense rain forest of thoughts and ideas.

noun a long, legless reptile that slithers on the ground

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• The zoologist carefully observed the movements of the snake in its natural habitat.
• I saw a snake slithering across the path while hiking in the woods.
• Watch out for that sneaky snake, it's dangerous!
• The corrupt politician was described as a snake by his critics.

adjective describing something that has not been plowed, typically referring to land or fields

• The field remained unplowed due to the heavy rain last week.
• The farmer hasn't plowed the field yet because of the rain.
• The field is still untouched because of the rain.
• Her mind was like an unplowed field, ready for new ideas to be planted.

noun open grassland areas in southern Africa, typically treeless and with scattered shrubs or bushes

• The veld is a type of wide open grassland found in South Africa.
• Let's take a hike through the veld and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
• I love chilling out in the veld, it's so peaceful out there.
• Her mind was like a vast veld, full of untamed thoughts and ideas.

noun A carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, with a heavyset body, a thick bushy tail, and strong claws.

• The wolverine is a carnivorous mammal known for its strength and agility.
• I heard that wolverine is a tough little critter.
• That wolverine dude is a total badass.
• Her determination was like a wolverine, never giving up no matter what.

noun a person who loves trees and forests

• The dendrophile spent hours studying different species of trees in the forest.
• My friend is such a dendrophile - she's always hiking in the woods and pointing out different types of trees.
• I didn't realize I was a dendrophile until I found myself hugging trees during my nature walks.
• As a dendrophile, she found solace and peace among the towering trees in the old growth forest.

noun a bird of the order Passeriformes, which includes more than half of all bird species

• The passerine bird perched delicately on the branch, its melodious song filling the air.
• I saw a passerine bird hopping around in the garden earlier.
• Check out that cool passerine bird chilling in the tree.
• Her voice was as sweet and melodious as a passerine's song.

noun a small hare found in the mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America

• The mountain hare is a species of hare that is native to the mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
• I saw a cute mountain hare hopping around in the snow while I was hiking in the mountains.
• Check out that fluffy mountain hare chilling on the rocks over there!
• The mountain hare symbolizes resilience and adaptability in the face of harsh environments.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, the action of coming to harm

• It is our duty to ensure that no individual under our care comes to harm.
• I hope you stay safe and don't come to harm on your trip.
• I'll make sure no one messes with you so you don't come to harm.
• His reputation took a hit, but his career didn't come to harm.

noun a compound noun formed by combining 'garden' and 'grabbing', referring to the act of converting gardens into building plots

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• The practice of garden grabbing involves developers purchasing private gardens to build new housing developments.
• I heard that garden grabbing is becoming a big issue in our neighborhood as more houses are being built on people's backyard spaces.
• Some people are getting upset about all the garden grabbing going on around here.
• The company's aggressive expansion strategy can be likened to garden grabbing, as they are rapidly acquiring smaller competitors.

noun a type of edible mollusk that has a flattened shell with a pearly interior

adjective relating to or characteristic of abalones

• The chef prepared a delicious abalone dish for the high-end restaurant.
• I tried abalone for the first time last night, and it was surprisingly good!
• Abalone is considered a luxury seafood item among foodies.
• Her beauty was like a shimmering abalone shell, captivating everyone around her.

noun a type of vegetation consisting of open grassland with scattered acacia trees

• The acacia veld is a common sight in the African savanna.
• I love taking walks through the acacia veld, it's so peaceful.
• Let's go chill in the acacia veld, it's the perfect spot for a picnic.
• Her mind was like an acacia veld, full of thorny thoughts and tangled emotions.

noun a type of gazelle found in Africa, known for its distinctive white markings and long, slender horns

• The Addra gazelle is a critically endangered species found in West Africa.
• I saw a beautiful Addra gazelle at the zoo yesterday.
• Check out that cool Addra gazelle over there!
• Her grace and elegance on the dance floor reminded me of an Addra gazelle.