to discover the existence of something
I could not detect any sound in the dark cave.
extraordinary
very different from what is usual
The little boy has extraordinary musical abilities; he could play five instruments.
maneuver
to move skillfully
Every year the army and navy hold maneuver for practice.
patrol
to maintain the safety of an area by keeping it under observation
Several police are patrolling the park.
precise
being very exact or accurate in detail or form
His calculations were so precise that their accuracy could not be questioned.
prey
an animal that is killed and eaten by another animal
Mice are prey to many animals such as eagles and coyotes.
roam
to move about freely without a set destination
The tourists roamed across the beach.
snout
Nose
Pigs have a long flat snout.
stimulate
excite to action
Competition between students is good because it stimulates creativity.
suck
to take in air or liquid by forming a small hole with the lips and pulling with the mouth; to pull on something inside the mouth with the lips and tongue
He sucked the poison out of the little boy’s arm.