Vocabulary Entry

reptile

|noun • adjective

noun

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that has scales and lays eggs, including snakes, lizards, and turtles.

Example Sentences

"The reptile basked in the sun to regulate its body temperature."

"She is studying the behavior of reptiles in the rainforest."

"A gecko is a common type of reptile found in many tropical regions."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The reptile exhibit at the zoo was fascinating."

"He has a reptile-like demeanor, cold and calculating."

"Reptile features are often highlighted in prehistoric creatures."