ENDANGERED
/ɛnˈdeɪn dʒərd/ [en-DEYN-jerd] (adj.)
– referring to any animal with extremely low population
Example: The researchers are finding ways to protect endangered animals.
Additional info: Endanger (v.) also means to put someone at risk of getting harmed.
INVASIVE
/ɪnˈveɪ sɪv/ [in-VEY-siv] (adj.)
– referring to medical procedures that involve cutting open the body or having an instrument enter the body
Example: She put a stop to the invasive testing of animals.
Additional info: Invasive may also mean being aggressive or offensive.
INSIGHT
/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/ [IN-sahyt] (n.)
– an understanding about something
Example: The research gave them new insight on how to better take care of bears.
Additional info: Insight may also mean “the ability to see the truth in something.”
SKEPTICAL
/ˈskɛp tɪ kəl/ [SKEP-ti-kuh l] (adj.)
– being doubtful about something
Example: I am very skeptical about the study’s results.
Additional info: Its synonyms include unconvinced and suspicious.
DISCOMFORT
/dɪsˈkʌm fərt/ [dis-KUHM-fert] (n.)
– an uncomfortable feeling
Example: Some animals do not immediately show their feeling of discomfort.
Additional info: The opposite of discomfort is relief.
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