Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student: Animals
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scavenger
animal or person removing refuse, decay etc.
parasite
animal, plant, or person living on others; freeloader
halcyon
calm; peaceful (from halcyon, a bird thought to calm the waves)
parasitic
living at the expense of another; sponging
menagerie
place where animals are kept and trained; collection of wild animals
apiary
place where bees are kept
aviary
place where birds are kept
parrot
repeat mechanically, like a parrot
molt
shed feathers, skin, hair, etc.
ornithology
study of birds
badger
tease; annoy; nag (originally to harass a trapped badger)
lionize
treat as highly important