Lesson 15: Topic-Based Vocabulary – Names of Reptiles | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Meaning	Example Sentence	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#702 🦪 ••••••	Barnacle /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/ noun ••••••	a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces ••••••	The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles. ••••••	marine crustacean, sea acorn ••••••	- ••••••	barnacle-covered, ship barnacles, remove barnacles ••••••
#703 🐍 ••••••	Viper /ˈvaɪ.pər/ noun ••••••	a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young ••••••	The viper coiled up when it sensed danger. ••••••	serpent, snake, adder ••••••	- ••••••	venomous viper, viper bite, pit viper ••••••
#704 🐍 ••••••	Cobra /ˈkoʊ.brə/ noun ••••••	a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened ••••••	The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder. ••••••	snake, serpent, viper ••••••	- ••••••	king cobra, cobra bite, cobra venom, hooded cobra ••••••
#705 🐊 ••••••	Crocodile /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/ noun ••••••	a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries ••••••	The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water. ••••••	gator, reptile ••••••	- ••••••	Nile crocodile, saltwater crocodile, crocodile tears, crocodile skin ••••••
#706 🐊 ••••••	Alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/ noun ••••••	a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head ••••••	The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank. ••••••	gator, crocodilian ••••••	- ••••••	American alligator, alligator wrestling, alligator leather, baby alligator ••••••
#707 🐸 ••••••	Tadpole /ˈtæd.poʊl/ noun ••••••	the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail ••••••	The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around. ••••••	pollywog, frog larva ••••••	adult frog, mature toad ••••••	tadpole stage, pond tadpoles, tadpole development ••••••
#708 🦎 ••••••	Newt /nuːt/ noun ••••••	a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land ••••••	The newt swam gracefully in the pond. ••••••	salamander, amphibian, triton ••••••	- ••••••	smooth newt, great crested newt, pond newt, newt larvae ••••••
#709 🐬 ••••••	Porpoise /ˈpɔː.pəs/ noun ••••••	a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout ••••••	The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water. ••••••	dolphin, whale, cetacean ••••••	- ••••••	harbor porpoise, porpoise pod, finless porpoise ••••••
#710 🐍 ••••••	Boa /ˈboʊ.ə/ noun ••••••	a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction ••••••	The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey. ••••••	python, constrictor, serpent ••••••	- ••••••	boa constrictor, rainbow boa, tree boa, boa python ••••••
#711 🦎 ••••••	Chameleon /kəˈmiː.li.ən/ noun ••••••	a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings ••••••	The chameleon changed its color from green to brown. ••••••	lizard, reptile ••••••	- ••••••	color-changing chameleon, chameleon tongue, pet chameleon ••••••
#712 🐌 ••••••	Snail /sneɪl/ noun ••••••	a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly ••••••	The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf. ••••••	gastropod, mollusk ••••••	- ••••••	garden snail, sea snail, snail trail, snail shell ••••••
#713 🦎 ••••••	Reptile /ˈrep.taɪl/ noun ••••••	a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land ••••••	The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens. ••••••	cold-blooded animal ••••••	mammal, bird ••••••	reptile species, reptile skin, reptile habitat ••••••
#714 🦎 ••••••	Lizard /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ noun ••••••	a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail ••••••	A small lizard ran across the garden wall. ••••••	gecko, iguana, chameleon ••••••	- ••••••	pet lizard, desert lizard, lizard species ••••••
#715 🐸 ••••••	Amphibious /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/ adjective ••••••	able to live both on land and in water ••••••	Frogs are amphibious animals that can survive in both environments. ••••••	dual-habitat, semi-aquatic, versatile ••••••	terrestrial, aquatic, land-dwelling ••••••	amphibious vehicle, amphibious assault, amphibious creatures ••••••
#716 🐍 ••••••	Snake /sneɪk/ noun ••••••	a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground ••••••	The snake slithered through the grass quietly. ••••••	serpent, viper ••••••	- ••••••	snake bite, poisonous snake, snake skin ••••••
#717 🐸 ••••••	Frog /frɒɡ/ noun ••••••	a tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping ••••••	The frog jumped into the pond with a splash. ••••••	amphibian, toad, tadpole ••••••	- ••••••	tree frog, pond frog, frog legs ••••••
#718 🐚 ••••••	Conch /kɒŋk/ noun ••••••	a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell ••••••	The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day. ••••••	shell, sea shell, mollusk ••••••	- ••••••	conch shell, blow conch, queen conch, conch horn ••••••
#719 🐍 ••••••	Black Snake /blæk sneɪk/ noun ••••••	a snake with dark or black colored skin ••••••	The black snake slithered through the grass. ••••••	dark snake, serpent, reptile ••••••	white snake ••••••	black snake bite, venomous black snake, harmless black snake ••••••
#720 🦪 ••••••	Oyster /ˈɔɪ.stər/ noun ••••••	a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls ••••••	She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant. ••••••	bivalve, shellfish, mollusk ••••••	- ••••••	pearl oyster, raw oysters, oyster shell, oyster farm ••••••
#721 🐍 ••••••	Python /ˈpaɪ.θən/ noun ••••••	a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction ••••••	The python wrapped around its prey tightly. ••••••	constrictor snake, boa ••••••	venomous snake ••••••	python coils, reticulated python, python habitat ••••••
#722 👒 ••••••	Hood /hʊd/ noun ••••••	the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head ••••••	The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened. ••••••	cowl, covering, cap ••••••	- ••••••	cobra hood, spread hood, hooded snake, hood expansion ••••••
#723 🦀 ••••••	Crab /kræb/ noun ••••••	a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers ••••••	The crab scuttled sideways across the sand. ••••••	crustacean, shellfish ••••••	- ••••••	hermit crab, crab cakes, crab claws ••••••

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