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Prey

/prˈeɪ/
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(noun) That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.

The eagle dived at its prey.
The lion put an end to his prey with one stroke.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The hawk circled high above the field, watching for any sign of ____ in the grass below.

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