Glossary

audition (aw-DISH-uhn)—

a tryout performance for an actor or musician

conservation (kon-sur-VAY-shuhn)—

the protection of animals and plants, as well as the wise use of what we get from nature

diorama (dy-uh-RA-muh)—

a three-dimensional replication of a scene (often a miniature version)

elimination (i-li-muh-NAY-shuhn)—

the act or process of getting rid of something

endangered (in-DAYN-juhrd)—

in danger of dying out

habitat (HAB-uh-tat)—

the natural place and conditions in which a plant or animal lives

hypothesis (hye-POTH-uh-siss)—

a prediction that can be tested about how a scientific investigation or experiment will turn out

nocturnal (nok-TUR-nuhl)—

active at night and resting during the day

recognition (rek-uhg-NI-shuhn)—

special attention or notice

sachet (sa-SHEY)—

a small bag that has a powder or mixture of dried flowers and spices inside it and that is used to give a pleasant smell to clothes, sheets, etc.

species (SPEE-sheez)—

a group of plants or animals that share common characteristics

strategy (STRAT-uh-jee)—

a careful plan or method

suspect (SUHSS-pekt)—

someone who may be responsible for a crime

vulnerable (VUHL-nur-uh-buhl)—

in a weak position and likely to be hurt or damaged in some way