Wordly Wise Book 2 Chapter 6 List 18

Front 1

adage

Back 1

n. a brief saying that usually contains some truth

Front 2

chink

Back 2

n. 1. a narrow opening, especially between two boards, a crack
2. a clicking sound, such as that made by coins striking together
v. to fill up (small cracks)

Front 3

comprehend

Back 3

v.1. to understand fully
2. to include, to take in
(comprehensive: adj: including everything - complete)

Front 4

eaves

Back 4

n. pl. the overhanging edges of a roof

Front 5

erode

Back 5

v. to wear away, to eat away as by acid, wind, or rain

Front 6

hull

Back 6

n.1. the outer covering of a seed or fruit
1. the main outer body of a ship or plane
v. to remove the casing s from certain fruits or nuts, like pistachio nuts

Front 7

offense

Back 7

n. the act of doing wrong, a crime, a sin
(take offense: v. to become annoyed or displeased)

Front 8

pine

Back 8

n. an evergreen tree, the wood of this tree
v. to become weak or thin with sorrow or longing

Front 9

reflect

Back 9

v. 1. to throw back or be thrown back from a surface, such as light, heat and sound are reflected
2. to think over carefully

Front 10

restrain

Back 10

v. to hold in check, to control

Front 11

spectator

Back 11

n. a person who watches without taking part, especially at sports, an onlooker

Front 12

swine

Back 12

n.1. a pig or hog
2. a mean or disgusting person
pl. pigs or hogs