befuddle [ bɪˈfʌd.^əl ] despite bringing millions of dollars in tourism revenue to their country each year, it befuddles many Austrians.

swing [ swɪŋ ] Nora glanced at a rope swing hanging from a tree. It wasn’t in the movie.

flammable [ ˈflæm.ə.bəl ] Land managers can also direct cows toward areas where their grazing might be beneficial, such as places with lots of invasive weeds or flammable vegetation

obstructed [ əbˈstrʌk.tɪd ] The path was obstructed by fallen trees.

unobstructed [ ˌʌn.əbˈstrʌk.tɪd ] Human visitors can enjoy unobstructed views of the scenic landscape.

barbed wire [ ˌbɑːbd ˈwaɪə^r ] have barbed-wire fences running across the property

barb [ bɑːb ] The fish got caught on the barb of the hook. | The article was full of political barbs.

Bagel [ ˈbeɪ.ɡ^əl ] Why Are Bagels Boiled?

yeast [ jiːst ] This boiling stage partially deactivates the yeast, producing a flatter-than-typical bread roll.

egg yolk [ ˈeɡ ˌjoʊk ] The cake recipe calls for four egg yolks..

egg white [ ˈeɡ ˌwaɪt ] She separated the egg yolk from the egg white.

noble [ ˈnoʊ.b^əl ] Such a noble and magnificent being.(lion)

encroach [ ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ ] Although we are their biggest admirers, we are also one of their biggest threats, poaching them for their skins, encroaching on their territories...

the latter [ ˈlæt.ər ] He mentioned Tom and Alex; the latter was his best friend.

adhere [ ədˈhɪr ] The sticker won’t adhere to the wall.

adhere to something [ ədˈhɪr ] Members of a pride don’t adhere to a hierarchy for feeding or mating.

mischief [ ˈmɪs.tʃɪf ] which led the sometimes-restless young actors to engage in a little mischief to break up the days

exacerbate [ ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt ] ...exacerbated by Pleistocene glaciations that dried Africa even more than it is now

strife [ straɪf ] There used to be a small stronghold population of lions in a cross-border protected area in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger, but with ongoing civil strife

viable [ vaɪ.ə.b^əl ] it’s doubtful those lion populations can still be considered viable

camaraderie [ ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dər.i ] This was the start of a beautiful human-animal camaraderie

larynx [ ˈlær.ɪŋks ] Pantherinae cats have tough cartilage at the base of their throats which gives the larynx the flexibility needed to produce a roar

cougar [ ˈkuː.ɡər ] A cougar was spotted near the hiking trail.| Larger cats such as snow leopards, cheetahs, cougars, and even lion cubs also meow occasionally

beckon [ ˈbek.ən ] The “Beckoning Cat” Brings Good Luck in Japan

Retractable [ rɪˈtræk.tə.bəl ] Retractable claws are a defining feature of most cat species.

cleats [ kliːts ] Their( Cheetahs ) claws are also somewhat blunt, providing better grip and traction, akin to an athlete’s cleats.

rubber [ ˈrʌb.ər ] Their unique paw pads (which are hard like rubber) and long tails also aid in maneuverability while sprinting.

Rattle [ ˈræt.əl ] They brought along Francine’s favorite food and her dish, knowing the familiar rattle might draw her out.