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A part of the body that sticks out from some animals, which helps to balance and move.
Example: Its flipper is somewhat enormous

A small flat piece of tissue that constitutes the skin of some animals such as snakes and fish.
Example: Hating flaky skin, I did not buy the snake.

The hardest and triangle-shaped part of a bird´s body.
Example: There is a great variety of bills with different sizes and shapes.

The toughest part of some animal´s feet, such as horses and sheeps.
Example: Prior to competing, he had broken its unguis.

Is the strong and thick skin of an animal.
Example: These boots are made out of calfskin

Pointed teeth of animals like elephants.
Example: They used to hunt elephants so they could obtain ivory of the animal´s fangs

Capacity for moving body quickly and easily.
Example: Their movements are not as rapid as they used to

Make an animal look neat and clean by brushing its hair or make it take a bath.
Example: I hired a specialist to help me make my pet look presentable for the contest.

Wear decorative clothes to attract attention || poor job
Example: As far as I can tell, teacher will say you made a dog´s dinner of your project

To suddenly change direction.
Example: The truck deviated from the way as a result of avoiding hitting a bear.

To push or hit something with force (verb) || An adult male sheep able to breed (noun)
Example: Ram meat is quite delicious.

Talk to someone about something that is not interesting for that person.
Example: He's been talking for hours and hours about his boring life. It is very annoying, isn't it?

An animal´s young
Example: My dog´s little descendants are kind of dummy.

A typical quality or an important part of something/a notable part of somebody's face.
Example: A particular detail in your face did not let me pass by you.

A party where the bride and her friends celebrate the last day of being single.
Example: A stripper kissed her during the hen night.

Enjoy yourself very much.
Example: I had a pleasant time laying on the grass, beneath the sun and holding her hand

To reveal a secret.
Example: Mark allowed Tony to tell everyone my secret

Someone feeling uncomfortable in a specific situation:
Example: Not feeling comfortable enough, she decided to quit the course.

Someone you cannot trust in.
Example: It seems to me that Carl is not someone you can rely on.

The hardest and most boring part of a job.
Example: I prefer to do the toughest part of the job at the end.

To always eat enormous quantities of food.
Example: Eating a lot, you will have gained much weight in a few months.

When someone gets annoyed with you and shows their disapproval.
Example: Prior to coming here, I had been scolded and grounded by my teachers, due to my awful performance.