The lion roared loudly, startling the animals nearby.

Meaning: This means the lion made a loud sound that surprised the other animals nearby.

Choice of Words: Lion is a large, powerful cat. Roared means to make a loud, deep sound. Loudly means with a lot of sound. Startling means to surprise or frighten suddenly.

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The mighty king of the jungle let out a thunderous roar, causing the surrounding creatures to jump in fear.

Meaning: The powerful lion made a very loud, deep sound that made the animals all around it suddenly feel surprised or frightened and jump in fear.

Choice of Words: The mighty king of the jungle is a powerful lion. Let out means to make a sound. Thunderous means very loud and deep, like thunder. Roar is a loud, deep sound that lions make. Causing means to make something happen. Surrounding means all around something. Creatures are animals. Jump means to move quickly off the ground. Fear is a feeling of being afraid.

With a deafening roar, the majestic beast sent shivers down the spines of the nearby wildlife.

Meaning: The impressive lion made a very loud, deep sound that made the animals close to it suddenly feel scared or frightened.

Choice of Words: A deafening roar is a very loud, deep sound that can make you deaf. Majestic means grand or impressive. Beast is another word for animal. Sent shivers down the spines means to make someone feel scared or frightened. Nearby means close to something. Wildlife are animals that live in the wild.

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