Mythological Creatures Glossary

adjective relating to the earliest ages of the world

• The researchers discovered primeval artifacts dating back thousands of years.
• I can't believe how old these primeval ruins are!
• That movie was set in some primeval times, man.
• Her primeval instincts kicked in when she sensed danger.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The adder's mouth is lined with sharp fangs used for injecting venom into its prey.
• Watch out for the adder's mouth, it's dangerous!
• I ain't messin' with that adder's mouth, it's lethal.
• Her words were like poison from an adder's mouth, causing chaos in the office.