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Roadkill

usgb/ˈrəʊdkɪl/Volume
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Roadkill refers specifically to animals, not humans or objects, that have died due to traffic. SlideThe vultures were feeding on the roadkill.
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Mentioning roadkill can warn drivers to be more attentive to their surroundings. SlideDriving through wooded areas at night increases your chance of encountering roadkill.
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Some people might find the topic of roadkill upsetting or uncomfortable. SlideShe changed the subject quickly when her brother started talking about the roadkill they saw.