🇬🇧🇪🇸 arachnid - arácnido : English Lesson
noun
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Meaning of "arachnid" ("arácnido"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An arachnid is an animal with 8 legs and no antennae, like a spider, scorpion, or tick. It usually has two main body parts, uses its many legs to crawl or climb, and some can spin webs, pinch, or sting to catch food or protect themselves.
My sister screamed so loudly at a harmless arachnid that the neighbor probably thought a dragon had moved in.
Mom said the arachnid is more scared of me than I am of it, which is impressive because I’m extremely terrified.
I saw an arachnid in my shoes, so I kindly donated those shoes to the backyard forever.
The arachnid in the corner of the ceiling is basically my unpaid mosquito bodyguard.
When the teacher showed us an arachnid picture, half the class said, “Cool!” and the other half tried to teleport out of the room.
An arachnid perched on the kitchen light. Lola froze, then leaned closer. The small arachnid did not move; she counted legs—one, two... eight—and named the arachnid aloud. Her brother fetched a jar; the curious arachnid climbed the rim and paused. He carried the jar to the garden and set the arachnid on a leaf. Both breathed out, smiling.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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