reptilian

/ɹɛpˈtɪliən/adj
Middle School
1

Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).

2

Reptilelike.

3

Unthinking, low, base, contemptible.

4

Cold-blooded, treacherous, unavoidably selfish and hostile.

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