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Useful vocabulary

1. Cognitive: Relating to the processes of perception,
memory, reasoning, and understanding
2. Exhibit: To display or present something
3. Exceptional: Unusually good, outstanding, or
extraordinary in quality, ability, or performance
4. Seek: To attempt to find, search for, or strive to
achieve a particular goal or outcome
5. Imperative: Of vital importance; a command,
order, or obligation that must be fulfilled Questions/Elaboration
6. Drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low
rainfall or moisture 1. What can be inferred about
7. Recollect: To remember or recall information, elephants and droughts?
events, or experiences from the past
8. Huddle: To crowd together closely 2. What is suggested about elephants
9. Ward Off: To prevent or protect against something and their predators?
undesirable or harmful. 3. How is memory connected with
10. Circumstantial: Related to or dependent on their social ties?
circumstances or specific conditions
11. Roam: To move about freely, often without a 4. Why is the story of Shirley and
specific destination Jenny mentioned?
12. Utilitarian: Practical or functional in nature
13. Fondness: A feeling of affection or liking for 5. Does elephants’ memory
someone or something deteriorate over the years?