Vocabulary Group 1

domesticate də mes ti kāt V NATURE domestic, domestication To tame It would be hard to domesticate a spider.

eclipse ē klips N NATURE The total or partial hiding of something. Do not look at the sun during an eclipse.

evolve ē välv V NATURE Evolution To gradually change or develop. Her ideas for the essay evolved and developed.

fiber fī bər N NATURE Matter or material made up of thread-like pieces. The new sleeping bags are stuffed with a natural fiber.

graze grāz V NATURE To feed on grass and growing plants. Cows graze on grass in the field.

hatch hach V NATURE Hatchling 1.To come out of an egg. 2.To come up with a plan. It’s fun to watch baby chicks hatch.

innate in nāt A NATURE Existing from birth Wild animals have the innate ability to sense danger.

rodent rō dənt N NATURE Mammals with sharp teeth for gnawing. The rodent chewed a hole in the wall.

solar sō lər A NATURE Solarium Having to do with the sun. Solar powered homes get their energy from the sun.

stampede stam pēd N NATURE When a group or herd run in fear. Someone yelled “Fire!”, and I was almost trampled by the stampede.