Start by reading this informational passage: Cats are the most popular domesticated animal species in the world. Cats are carnivorous animals. They are solitary predators—they like to hunt alone. Cats are a part of a biological family called felidae, which includes tigers and lions. According to one theory, the domestic cat is the descendant of an African wildcat that was domesticated in the Predynastic period. The same theory supports the hypothesis that the domestic cat can tolerate warmer weather because it evolved from a desert-dwelling species. In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred. They were symbols of fertility and motherhood. Part A Identify unfamiliar words in the text and list them in the first column of the table. Then use an online dictionary to help complete the table. Note the part of speech and a meaning or definition for each word. ​