monster – n. a strange or horrible imaginary creature
paleontologist – n. a scientists who studies fossilized bones of ancient animals and plants
reptile – n. an animal that has cold blood, that lays eggs, and has a body covered with scales or hard parts
cone – n. a shape that is pointed on top and sides that form a circle at the bottom
ecosystem – n. everything that exists in an environment
winnow – v. to remove things that are less important form a larger group
trickle – v. to flow or fall in drops
hump – n. a rounded lump on the surface of something