Interactive Vocabulary Learning

A type of puzzle with a series of paths from entrance to exit.

• The children ran through the corn maze on the farm.
• It took an hour to find the exit of the maze.
• The book described a maze under the old castle.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Maze on Youglish

In nature, not in a zoo, on a farm or as a pet.

• Lions in the wild hunt for their own food.
• Some birds only survive in the wild, not in cages.
• The documentary showed elephants living in the wild.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 In the wild on Youglish

To think about in a serious and careful way.

• Take time to reflect upon what you have learned.
• The article asks us to reflect upon animal rights.
• She reflected upon her decision for several days.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Reflect upon on Youglish

Violent or unfair treatment of somebody.

• The law punishes abuse of animals.
• Reports of abuse led to an investigation.
• No one should suffer abuse at home or at work.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Abuse on Youglish

The situation in which somebody lives or works.

• The animals lived in poor conditions at the old shelter.
• Working conditions improved after the new rules.
• Cold, wet conditions can harm young animals.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Conditions on Youglish

Not kind.

• It is cruel to keep a large dog in a tiny cage.
• The king was famous for his cruel laws.
• She spoke out against cruel treatment of horses.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Cruel on Youglish

A topic or problem which causes concern and discussion.

• Animal testing is a difficult ethical issue.
• The magazine discussed the issue of stray dogs.
• Climate change is a global issue for all species.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Issue on Youglish

To keep safe from danger.

• Laws protect endangered species from hunting.
• The fence was built to protect sheep from wolves.
• Volunteers work to protect sea turtle nests.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Protect on Youglish

To feel pain or unhappiness.

• Many animals suffer when habitats are destroyed.
• The dog appeared to suffer from the heat.
• No creature should have to suffer needlessly.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Suffer on Youglish

To continue to live, in spite of danger and difficulty.

• Few fish can survive in polluted rivers.
• The cub survived the winter with its mother’s help.
• Plants must survive drought and storms.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Survive on Youglish

Somebody’s or something’s health and happiness.

• The charity focuses on animal welfare on farms.
• Good welfare means clean water and enough space.
• Teachers discussed the welfare of zoo animals.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Welfare on Youglish