Wordly Wise Book Two List 12

Front 1

boast

Back 1

1. v. to talk about with too much pleasure and pride, to praise oneself
2. to be proud of having

3. n. a statement that suggests pride of oneself

Front 2

jest

Back 2

n. a joke or funny remark
v. to joke around or make fun of
JEST-ER: a person who keeps others entertained

Front 3

marsh

Back 3

n. a land that is wet and soft all the time, a bog or swamp

Front 4

motionless

Back 4

adj. not moving, still

Front 5

prop

Back 5

n. a stick or pole used to support something
v. to lean against for support

Front 6

root

Back 6

n. 1. the underground part of a plant
2. part of hair or tooth in the body
3. the source or main cause of something
v. 1. to put out roots, like when a plant grows
2. to be firmly in place
3. cheer noisily
ROOT OUT - to get rid of

Front 7

scent

Back 7

n. 1. a smell, especially one left by an animal, the sense of smell
2. perfume
v. 1. to get or catch a smell of something
2. to put perfume on
Scented: sweet smelling

Front 8

slum

Back 8

n. a part of the city that is run down, crowded and poor.
v. having to do with this poor area

Front 9

tow

Back 9

v. to pull by a rope or a chain, to drag behind
n. the act of pulling someone or something that way.

Front 10

undertake

Back 10

v. 1. to try to do , to attempt, to agree to do, to promise
UNDERTAKING: a project

Front 11

wholesome

Back 11

adj. 1. very good for one's well-being, healthful
2. improving one's mind
3. healthy

Front 12

yacht

Back 12

n. a boat or small ship used for pleasure trips.