perceive [parshv] v.
To perceive something means to be aware of it.
—* He was talking loudly, so he did not perceive that the music had stopped.
primate [praimeit] n.
A primate is a type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
—► Primates use their hands for such tasks as swinging from branches.
primitive [primativ] adj.
If something is primitive, then it is simple, basic, and not very developed.
—► The computers of the 1980s are primitive compared to those of todays.Stereotype [steriataip] n.
A stereotype is a general but often incorrect idea about a person or thing.
-*• There’s a stereotype that pigs are dirty animals. But they are rather clean.sticky [stiki] adj.
If something is sticky, then it is covered with a substance that things stick to.
—► Place the sticky part of the tape against the paper, so it will cling to the wall.termite [tarm ait] n.
A termite is an insect that lives in groups and feeds on wood.
—* The wood we found was full of termites.thereby [6£a:rbai] adv.
If something happens thereby an action, then it is the result of that action.
—► He didn’t score a goal, thereby ending his chance at setting a record.trail [treil] n.
A trail is a path through a wild area.
—► A narrow trail cut through the field and over the hills.twig [twig] n.
A twig is a short and thin branch from a tree or bush.
—* They started the fire with a handful of dry twigs.welfare [welfear] n.
Welfare is the health and happiness of a person or group.
—► Having plenty of clean water is necessary for the welfare of people.