Nature Conservation Terms

noun a young bird, especially a young swan or goose

• The cygnet gracefully swam alongside its mother in the pond.
• I saw a cute little cygnet following its parent in the lake.
• Check out the adorable cygnet hanging out with its family by the river.
• The young artist's talent was like a cygnet, slowly developing into something beautiful and graceful.

adjective describing or related to frogs, having qualities of a frog

• The pond was covered in a thick layer of froggy algae.
• I love the sound of froggy croaks at night.
• Let's go catch some froggies down by the creek.
• Her voice was so hoarse it sounded froggy.

noun a mythical bird said by ancient writers to breed in a nest floating at sea at the winter solstice, charming the wind and waves into calm

adjective denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

• The halcyon days of the company were in the early years when profits were soaring.
• I miss the halcyon days of high school when we had no responsibilities.
• Back in the day, everything was halcyon and carefree.
• The artist's halcyon painting captured the essence of tranquility and peace.

verb to roam or go around in search of things to steal or people to attack

adjective engaged in roving or raiding for the purpose of stealing or plundering

• The marauding band of thieves was finally apprehended by the authorities.
• I heard there's a group of marauding raccoons causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• Those marauding troublemakers better watch out for the cops.
• Fear was like a marauding beast, constantly lurking in the shadows of her mind.

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.

verb can also be used as a verb to describe the act of isolating or hiding away

adjective describes a place that is isolated or hidden away from others

• The secluded villa offered a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
• We found a secluded spot by the lake to have a picnic away from the crowds.
• Let's ditch this party and go chill in that secluded spot we found earlier.
• Her thoughts were like a secluded island, isolated from the noise of the outside world.

adjective not affected or changed in any way; remaining in its original state

adverb in an untouched manner; without being affected or changed

• The archaeological site remained untouched for centuries until it was discovered by a team of researchers.
• The old mansion at the edge of town has been untouched for years, it's kind of spooky.
• I can't believe that untouched bag of chips has been sitting there for days!
• Her heart had been untouched by the pain of past relationships until she met him.

noun wildlife

• The conservation efforts aim to protect the wildlife in the national park.
• I love going camping and spotting wildlife in the forest.
• Let's go check out the wildlife at the nature reserve.
• Her creativity was a wild and untamed wildlife of ideas.