Wordly Wise

Question 1

Define: Contain

Answer 1

(verb) to hold; to have within itself.

Question 2

Define: Container

Answer 2

(noun) A jar, box, or other object used for holding something.

Question 3

Define: digest

Answer 3

(verb) to change food that has been eaten into simpler forms that the body can use

Question 4

Define :Finicky

Answer 4

(adjective) Hard to please; fussy.

Question 5

Define: Habit

Answer 5

(noun)
1. Something that a person does so often that it is done without thinking.
2. a special kind of clothing worn by certain groups.

Question 6

Define: Hinge

Answer 6

(noun) A joint on a lid or door that allows it to swing open or shut.

Question 7

Define: Marsh

Answer 7

(noun) A low-lying area, often covered with tall grasses, where the ground is soft and wet.
(adjective) soft and moist underfoot

Question 8

Define: Nursery

Answer 8

(noun)

1. A room or other place set aside for the use of babies and small children
2. A place where plants are grown for sale.

Question 9

Define: Rely

Answer 9

(verb) to count on; to look for support.

Question 10

Define: Reliable

Answer 10

(adjective) Trustworthy; not likely to fail.

Question 11

Define: Spine

Answer 11

(noun)

1. The backbone
2. A thin, sharp, stiff part that sticks out on certain plants and animals.

Question 12

Define: Thrive

Answer 12

(verb) to do well; to grow strong and healthy

Question 13

Define: greedily

Answer 13

When you do something greedily, you take more than you need.

Question 14

Define: Hesitation

Answer 14

A hesitation is a pause that shows you are unsure about doing something.

Question 15

Define: Burden

Answer 15

A burden is something that is heavy to carry

Question 16

Define: Unnoticed

Answer 16

When something is unnoticed, it is not seen by anyone.

Question 17

Define: Drowsy

Answer 17

A drowsy person is sleepy and able to think clearly.

Question 18

Define: Reassuring

Answer 18

If you are reassuring a friend you are trying to keep him from worrying about something.