Forest Ecology Vocabulary

noun the lair of a wild animal

• The den of the wild animals was carefully studied by the researchers.
• Let's hang out at my den tonight, it's cozy and quiet.
• I heard there's a cool den down by the river where everyone goes to chill.
• His office was like a den, cluttered with papers and books.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a tree in appearance or nature

• The treelike structure of the building's support beams was both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• That plant over there looks treelike with its tall trunk and leafy branches.
• I never realized how treelike her hair was until she dyed it green.
• His influence in the community was treelike, spreading out and providing shade for those in need.

noun a smooth oval nut in a cup-shaped base, the fruit of the oak tree

• The oak tree produced an abundance of acorns this year.
• I found a bunch of acorns on my walk in the park.
• Hey, check out these cool acorns I collected!
• The young entrepreneur planted acorns of ideas that would grow into successful businesses.