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Aim |
a purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
The wolves were aiming for survival during the harsh winter. |
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Emulate |
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. The wolf had to emulate the bear to get his food. |
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Motive |
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
The wolf had to have a motive to help her get away with it. |
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Skeptical |
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
I was very skeptical about the way my grandpa acted. |
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Understatement |
the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
There was a big understatement during the pack meeting. |
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Fanatic |
filled with or expressing excessive zeal. The little wolf was filled with fanatic energy.
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Veered |
The of change direction suddenly. The wolf veered the other way to get the elk |
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Anonymous |
(of a person) not identified by name; of The anonymous author of “Beowulf”. |
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Reception |
the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted.
The reception of impulses from other neurons. |
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Bland |
of food or drink mild or insipid. The deer that a wolf caught tasted very bland. |
