chewer
a person or animal that chews
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tantalize
to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have
whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
intriguingly
in a way that makes people curious or interested
biped
an animal or person that walks on two legs
triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
physiologically
in a way that relates to the body's normal functions
scrutinize
to examine something very carefully
herbivorous
eating only plants
crawler
a person or animal that crawls
inescapable
impossible to avoid or escape
incubate
to keep eggs warm until the young hatch
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asymmetry
the state of not being symmetrical
inhospitable
harsh, empty, or difficult to live in
binocular
a pair of small telescopes used for seeing distant objects more clearly
adaptability
the ability to change and adjust easily to new situations
unassuming
modest and not trying to attract attention
scurry
to move quickly with short, hurried steps
reptilian
relating to or like reptiles
serrated
having a jagged edge with small, sawlike teeth
locomotion
the ability or process of moving from one place to another
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
magnification
the amount by which something is enlarged, especially in a microscope or lens
fossilize
to change into a fossil over a very long time