Ecological Relationships Vocabulary

verb to cause to become twisted together or caught in a tangled mass

• The intricate network of wires entangle the machinery, making it difficult to repair.
• I accidentally entangle my headphones every time I put them in my pocket.
• Don't entangle yourself in unnecessary drama.
• Her emotions were so entangled that she couldn't make a clear decision.

noun a mutual or reciprocal action or influence

adjective relating to or involving interaction between people or things

• Effective communication skills are essential for successful interaction in a professional setting.
• I always enjoy our interactions during team meetings.
• Their interaction at the party was lit!
• The interaction between the characters in the play was captivating.

adjective describing something that relates to or characteristic of a parasite; exploiting another organism for one's own benefit

• The parasitic organism was found to be draining nutrients from the host.
• That parasitic bug is really annoying me.
• I can't stand those parasitic leeches.
• Her parasitic behavior in the workplace was causing tension among colleagues.

adjective relating to or characteristic of birds of prey

• The scientist studied the behavior of raptorial birds in their natural habitat.
• I saw a cool raptorial bird swooping down to catch its prey.
• Check out that raptorial bird, it's so badass!
• Her raptorial gaze pierced through his lies, revealing the truth.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a predator; predatory

• The predaceous nature of the lion is well-documented in scientific literature.
• That bird is quite predaceous, always hunting for insects in the garden.
• Watch out for those predaceous mosquitoes, they're out for blood!
• The corporation was described as predaceous, preying on smaller businesses to expand its own profits.