Animals

cock C2

/kɑk/ to tilt or slant to one side M S

alpha C2

/ˈælfə/ early testing stage of a software or hardware product M S

phoebe C2

/ˈfiːbi/ any of several small North American flycatchers of the genus Sayornis, especially the eastern phoebe M S

pony C2

/ˈpoʊni/ A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer. M S

swamp C2

/ˈswɑmp/ a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables M S

stunt C2

/stʌnt/ a difficult, unusual, or dangerous feat M S

rogue C2

/ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person. M S

raven C2

/ˈɹeɪvən/ feed greedily M S

steed C2

/stiːd/ A stallion, especially one used for riding. M S

lizard C2

/ˈlɪz.ɚd/ Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or part of Mosasauria — typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, four limbs and a long tail, although some species are legless. M S

womb C2

/wuːm/ In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus. M S

drone C2

/dɹoʊn/ A male ant, bee, or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen. M S

ungrateful C2

/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ not feeling or showing gratitude M S

moose C2

/muːs/ large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male M S

crust C2

/kɹʌst/ to form a crust or form into a crust M S

velvet C2

/ˈvɛlvɪt/ A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side. M S

wretch C2

/ɹɛt͡ʃ/ An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person. M S

weasel C2

/ˈwizəl/ a small slender carnivorous mammal of the genus Mustela or a related genus M S

cobra C2

/ˈkoʊbrə/ any of several venomous Asian or African elapid snakes that can spread the ribs of the neck to form a hood, especially a snake of the genus Naja M S

scorpion C2

/ˈskɔːrpiən/ an arachnid with grasping pincers and a segmented tail ending in a venomous sting M S

peck C2

/pɛk/ To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird). M S

shaggy C2

/ˈʃæɡi/ Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool. M S

panther C2

/ˈpænθɚ/ a black-coated leopard, or less often a black-coated jaguar M S

trance C2

/tɹæns/ A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being). M S

lair C2

/lɜː(ɹ)/ a place where a wild animal lives or hides M S

hare C2

/hɛɚ/ swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs M S

tit C2

/tɪt/ a small, active songbird that often feeds on insects and seeds M S

teal C2

/tiːl/ any of several small, short-necked dabbling ducks, especially species traditionally placed in the genus Anas M S

boar C2

/boɹ/ A wild boar (Sus scrofa), the wild ancestor of the domesticated pig. M S

skunk C2

/skʌŋk/ a small black-and-white American mammal that can spray a powerful-smelling defensive fluid M S

rust C2

/ɹʌst/ a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems M S

gallows C2

/ˈɡæloʊz/ A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. M S

obnoxious C2

/əbˈnɑkʃəs/ Unjustly disagreeable, argumentative or objectionable; brazenly rude. M S

raccoon C2

/ræˈkuːn/ a nocturnal North American mammal with a black facial mask, dexterous forepaws, and a ringed tail M S

hutch C2

/hʌtʃ/ a cage or enclosed box in which rabbits or other small animals are kept M S

horseback C2

/ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ on the back of a horse M S

eel C2

/iːl/ Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes. M S

bullock C2

/ˈbʊlək/ a young bull that has been castrated, especially one raised or used as an ox M S

latch C2

/læt͡ʃ/ fasten with a latch M S

python C2

/ˈpaɪθɑn/ a large nonvenomous constricting snake of the family Pythonidae, native chiefly to Africa, Asia, and Australia M S

horseman C2

/ˈhɔɹsmən/ A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman. M S

frown C2

/ˈfɹæʊ̯n/ A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration. M S

snuff C2

/snɐf/ inhale audibly through the nose M S

roach C2

/roʊtʃ/ a silvery-green European freshwater fish, or any of several related fishes M S

chestnut C2

/ˈt͡ʃɛs(t)ˌnʌt/ of a golden brown to reddish brown color M S

sled C2

/slɛd/ A small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills; no draft animal pulls it. M S

harem C2

/ˈhæɹəm/ The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers. M S

runt C2

/rʌnt/ the smallest or weakest animal in a litter M S

mackerel C2

/ˈmækərəl/ a streamlined sea fish with dark wavy markings, commonly caught for food M S

ostrich C2

/ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet M S

implore C2

/ɪmˈploɹ/ To beg or plead for (something) earnestly or urgently; to beseech. M S

muzzle C2

/ˈmʌzəl/ fit with a muzzle M S

homicidal C2

/ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/ characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being M S

wolverine C2

/ˈwʊlvəˌriːn/ a powerful, thickset northern mustelid, Gulo gulo, known for strength, endurance, and scavenging over a large range M S

medusa C2

/mɪˈduːsə/ the free-swimming, usually bell-shaped and sexually reproducing stage of a cnidarian, commonly recognized as a jellyfish M S

mammal C2

/ˈmæməl/ any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair M S

mantis C2

/ˈmæntɪs/ a predatory insect of the order Mantodea, with a mobile triangular head and powerful grasping forelegs held as if in prayer M S

newt C2

/nuːt/ a small semiaquatic salamander whose adults typically have a lizard-like body and flattened tail M S

gauze C2

/ɡɔːz/ A similar bleached cotton fabric used as a surgical dressing. M S

creak C2

/kɹiːk/ a squeaking sound M S

mavis C2

/ˈmeɪvɪs/ the song thrush; chiefly literary or Scottish M S

bison C2

/ˈbaɪsən/ a large wild bovine of the genus Bison, with a massive head, short horns, and a shaggy forequarter M S

hornet C2

/ˈhɔɹnɪt/ a large social wasp, especially one of the genus Vespa, capable of delivering a powerful sting M S

coney C2

/ˈkoʊni/ archaic or historical: a rabbit, especially the European rabbit, or its fur M S

pheasant C2

/ˈfɛzənt/ A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food. M S

roe C2

/roʊ/ a small Eurasian deer of the genus Capreolus, now usually called a roe deer M S

pug C2

/pʌɡ/ a small, sturdy dog with a short muzzle, broad wrinkled face, smooth coat, and tightly curled tail M S

baa C2

/bæ/ to make the characteristic bleating sound of a sheep or goat M S

vixen C2

/ˈvɪksən/ a female fox M S

hock C2

/hɑːk/ the joint in the hind leg of a horse or other hoofed animal between the knee and the fetlock M S

seine C2

/sɛn/ fish with a seine M S

rattlesnake C2

/ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ any of several venomous American pit vipers with interlocking horny segments at the tail tip that produce a rattling warning sound M S

filly C2

/ˈfɪli/ a young female horse, especially one below the age at which it is called a mare M S

ruff C2

/ɹəf/ common Eurasian sandpiper M S

condor C2

/ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California. M S

antelope C2

/ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ The pronghorn, Antilocapra americana. M S

prowess C2

/ˈpɹaʊəs/ Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency. M S

midge C2

/mɪdʒ/ a very small two-winged fly, including both biting and non-biting kinds M S

rhea C2

/ˈriːə/ a large, fast-running, flightless bird native to South America, with long legs and three-toed feet M S

yelp C2

/jɛlp/ a sharp, high-pitched cry, especially by a dog M S

oar C2

/oɹ/ A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat. M S

fawn C2

/fɔn/ A young deer. M S

gazelle C2

/ɡəˈzel/ a small, slender, swift antelope native to Africa or Asia M S

dragonfly C2

/ˈdræɡənˌflaɪ/ a predatory insect with a long body, very large eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings held open at rest, especially one of the infraorder Anisoptera M S

albatross C2

/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ a very large oceanic bird with long, narrow wings adapted for gliding great distances M S

frock C2

/fɹɑk/ To clothe (somebody) in a frock. M S

koala C2

/koʊˈɑːlə/ a tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with thick grey fur, rounded ears, and a diet consisting mainly of eucalyptus leaves M S

trotter C2

/ˈtrɑtər/ a foot of a pig or sheep, especially when prepared as food M S

iguana C2

/ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ a large tropical American lizard, typically with a crest of spines along its back and a long tail M S

roost C2

/ɹuːst/ a perch on which a bird rests or sleeps M S

greyhound C2

/ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight M S

coachman C2

/ˈkoʊt͡ʃmən/ A man who drives a horse-drawn coach, a male coach driver. M S

gander C2

/ˈɡæn.dɚ/ A male goose. M S

bluebird C2

/ˈbluːˌbɝd/ any of three North American thrushes of the genus Sialia, whose males have conspicuous blue plumage M S

sardine C2

/sɑrˈdiːn/ any of several small, oily, silvery fish related to herrings, especially a pilchard M S

starfish C2

/ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ/ a star-shaped marine echinoderm, typically with five or more arms radiating from a central disc M S