[p ra im e it] 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 [p rim a tiv ] 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 [s te r ia ta ip ] 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 [s tik i] 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 [ t a r m a it ] 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 [tw ig ] 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.
