Wordly Wise Book 2 List 22

Front 1

abuse

Back 1

v. 1. to use in a wrong or improper way, to hurt or mishandle. 2. to speak harshly to or about.
n. 1. wrong or improper use or treatment
2. language that is insulting or scolding

Front 2

balmy

Back 2

adj. pleasant, peaceful, mild

Front 3

clamor

Back 3

n. noise or uproar, loud shouting
2. to cry out or demand noisily

Front 4

deck

Back 4

n. 1. one of the main floors of a ship
2. a pack of playing cards
v. to decorate, to adorn

Front 5

deviate

Back 5

v. to turn aside from the correct or expected way

Front 6

enrich

Back 6

v. to make better or richer in quality

Front 7

hump

Back 7

n. a round lump on the back, anything that looks like this, such as a low hill

Front 8

robust

Back 8

adj. 1. strong and healthy
2. requiring much energy or strength

Front 9

route

Back 9

n. 2. a road or course to travel
2. a set of customers to whom one delivers something regularly
v. to send by a particular path

Front 10

stigma

Back 10

n. a bad mark on one's record, a blemish, a sign of disgrace

Front 11

sullen

Back 11

adj. refusing to speak or be friendly, gloomy and dark

Front 12

temple

Back 12

n. 1. a building for the worship of God or gods
2. the flat area at the side of the head above and behind the eye

Front 13

violent

Back 13

adj. 1. of great force or strength, caused by such force
2. severe, intense