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wolfish

/ˈwʊlfiʃ/

Meanings
adjective
Pertaining to wolves.

Examples :

"The dog had a wolfish appearance, with its thick fur and sharp teeth. "
animal nature

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Illustration wolves

wolves noun

/ˈwʊlvz/

The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.

"Biologists studying wildlife observed a pack of wolves hunting deer in the forest, noting their complex social structure and hunting strategies. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration habits

habits noun

/ˈhæbɪts/

An action performed on a regular basis.

"It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner."

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration menacing

menacing verb

/ˈmenəsɪŋ/ /ˈmenɪsɪŋ/

To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.

"to menace a country with war"

Illustration appetite

appetite noun

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

"My appetite was very strong after a long day of playing soccer. "

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration fierce

fierce adjective

/fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/

Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

"A fierce storm battered the coast."

Illustration baring

baring verb

/ˈbɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/

To uncover; to reveal.

"She bared her teeth at him."

Illustration savage

savage noun

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

"The savage attacked the village, looting homes and injuring villagers. "

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "