IPA: /ˈɪn.sɛkt/
KK: /ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
Definition: A small animal that has six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and often wings. Examples include flies, bees, and butterflies.
Example: The garden was full of colorful insects buzzing around the flowers.
IPA: /ɪnˈsɛktəri/
KK: /ɪnˈsɛktəri/
Definition: A location where insects are kept, bred, or studied.
Example: The scientist visited the insectary to observe the behavior of the butterflies.
IPA: /ɪnˈsɛktaɪl/
KK: /ɪnˈsɛktaɪl/
Definition: Relating to or resembling insects.
Example: The insectile features of the creature made it look very unusual.
IPA: /ɪnˈsɛktɪˌvɔːr/
KK: /ɪnˈsɛktɪˌvɔr/
Definition: A type of animal that primarily eats insects, including small mammals like shrews, moles, and hedgehogs.
Example: The hedgehog is a well-known insectivore that helps control insect populations in gardens.
IPA: /ɪnˌsɛktɪˈvɔːrəs/
KK: /ɪnˌsɛktɪˈvɔrəs/
Definition: Describing organisms that eat insects as their main source of food.
Example: The insectivorous plants in the garden attract many bugs.
IPA: /ɪnˈsneə/
KK: /ɪnˈsneɚ/
Definition: To catch or trap someone or something, often by using a clever or deceptive method.
Example: The hunter tried to insnare the rabbit with a net.
IPA: /ɪnˈsnɛrər/
KK: /ɪnˈsnɛrər/
Definition: A person who traps or catches something, often used in the context of capturing animals or people.
Example: The insnarer set up traps in the forest to catch wild animals.
IPA: /ˈɪn.stɑːr/
KK: /ˈɪnˌstɑr/
Definition: A stage in the life cycle of an insect or other arthropod that occurs between two periods of shedding its outer skin.
Example: The caterpillar is in its third instar, growing rapidly before it pupates.
Definition: To decorate or adorn something with star-like shapes or patterns.
Example: The artist chose to instar the ceiling with beautiful star designs.
IPA: /ˌɪntərˈbriːd/
KK: /ˈɪntərˌbrid/
Definition: To reproduce or create offspring with individuals from a different species or variety.
Example: Some animals can interbreed with others of a different species, producing hybrid offspring.
Definition: To breed or produce offspring from different species or varieties.
Example: Farmers often interbreed different types of crops to create new varieties.
IPA: /ˈɪntərˌbriːdɪŋ/
KK: /ˈɪntərˌbridɪŋ/
Definition: The process of producing offspring by mating individuals from different populations or species.
Example: Interbreeding between the two species has resulted in a new hybrid.
Definition: To breed or reproduce between different species or varieties, resulting in mixed offspring.
Example: The two species of fish are interbreeding in the lake, creating new hybrids.
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