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Topic: Animals

wild

IPA: //waɪld//

KK: /waɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is uncontrolled, untamed, or extreme in nature; it can refer to animals living in their natural state, or to behavior that is chaotic or lacking restraint.

Example: The wild animals roamed freely in the forest.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is uncontrolled or untamed, often referring to nature or behavior that is free and not domesticated.

Example: The children played wild in the open field, laughing and running without a care.

noun

Definition: A natural state where plants and animals live freely without human control or domestication, often found in uninhabited or uncultivated areas.

Example: The hikers ventured deep into the wild to explore untouched nature.

wildcat

IPA: /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/

KK: /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is risky, speculative, or done outside of normal procedures, often in a financial or business context.

Example: The company engaged in wildcat drilling, hoping to find oil in an untested area.

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in an unauthorized strike or to search for oil or minerals in untested areas.

Example: The workers decided to wildcat when their demands were not met by management.

noun

Definition: A type of wild feline, often small to medium in size, including species like the bobcat and caracal, or a person who is fierce or quick-tempered.

Example: The wildcat is known for its agility and hunting skills in the forest.

transitive verb

Definition: To search for oil or minerals in an area that is not expected to have them.

Example: The company decided to wildcat in the remote region, hoping to find new oil reserves.

wildest

IPA: /ˈwaɪldɪst/

KK: /ˈwaɪldɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most extreme or intense in nature, behavior, or imagination; often used to describe something that is untamed or uncontrolled.

Example: She had the wildest ideas for her art project, surprising everyone with her creativity.

wildfowl

IPA: //ˈwaɪldfaʊl//

KK: /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of bird that lives in the wild, often found near water, including species like ducks and geese.

Example: During the migration season, many wildfowl can be seen flying over the lake.

wilding

IPA: /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that grows naturally without human cultivation or care, often in a natural or untamed state.

Example: The wilding plants in the garden attract many butterflies and bees.

noun

Definition: A type of plant that grows naturally in the wild, often referring to those that have escaped from cultivation, or a wild animal. It can also mean the act of threatening or attacking others in a group.

Example: The wilding of the apple trees in the forest has created a beautiful natural landscape.

wildish

IPA: /ˈwaɪldɪʃ/

KK: /ˈwaɪldɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a nature that is somewhat untamed or uncontrolled.

Example: The wildish behavior of the puppy made it hard to train.

wildlife

IPA: /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

KK: /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

noun

Definition: Animals and plants that live in their natural environment, not controlled or raised by humans.

Example: The national park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, eagles, and deer.

wildling

IPA: /ˈwaɪldlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwaɪldlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A person or creature that lives in a natural state, often away from civilization, or a wild plant or animal.

Example: The wildling roamed freely in the forest, far from any human settlement.

wildness

IPA: /ˈwaɪldnəs/

KK: /ˈwaɪldnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being untamed, uncontrolled, or in a natural state.

Example: The wildness of the forest made it a perfect place for adventure.

wile

IPA: /waɪl/

KK: /waɪl/

noun

Definition: A clever trick or strategy used to deceive someone or to achieve a goal, often in a cunning or playful way.

Example: She used her wiles to convince him to help her with the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To lead or influence someone in a clever or deceptive way; to entice or trick someone.

Example: She tried to wile him into staying longer at the party.

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