Wolves by Seymour Simon Vocabulary

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Copy these words into the Vocabulary section of your notebook. adaptable: able to change in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose conservationist: a person who advocates the protection of the environment, including plants and animals domesticated: to breed or train an animal to need and accept the care of human beings; to tame an animal hierarchy: a classification of a group based on power livestock: farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people reputation: the common opinion that people have about someone or something; the way in which people think of someone or something submissive: willing to obey someone else thriving: to grow or develop successfully; to flourish or succeed

Adaptable able to change in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose Example: Chameleons are adaptable to many environments due to their ability to change color.

Adaptable How are humans adaptable to the change of the seasons?

Conservationist a person who advocates the protection of the environment, including plants and animals Example: Jane Goodall, a conservationist, is considered to be the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees.

Conservationist What traits does person have to possess in order to become a successful conservationist?

Domesticated to breed or train an animal to need and accept the care of human beings; to tame an animal Example: Horses and oxen have been domesticated to work on farms.

Domesticated What are some examples to prove that dogs can be domesticated animals?

Hierarchy a classification of a group based on power Example: The military has a strict hierarchy, so everyone knows their rank.

Hierarchy Describe the hierarchy of the Berwick Area School District.

Livestock farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people Example: The farmer’s livestock is comprised of farms, chickens, pigs, and cows.

Livestock In what ways does a farmer take care of his or her livestock?

Reputation the common opinion that people have about someone or something; the way in which people think of someone or something Example: I know that the restaurant, by reputation, is excellent.

Reputation Describe the reputation of a restaurant you are familiar with.

Submissive willing to obey someone else Example: The dog showed he was submissive when he sat on command.

Submissive What are some other ways dogs can show they are submissive towards their owners?

Thriving to grow or develop successfully; to flourish or succeed Example: To keep your plants thriving, make sure they are watered frequently.

Thriving How can students thrive in 5th grade?