Wordly Wise Lesson 9

Question 1

Ballast

Answer 1

Heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and Fallon of a vessel like a balloon.

Question 2

Buoyant

Answer 2

1. Able to float.
2. Cheerful and carefree

Question 3

Clamber

Answer 3

To climb awkwardly.

Question 4

Detach

Answer 4

1. To separate from
2. Lacking concern; not taking sides

Question 5

Eerie

Answer 5

Causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious.

Question 6

Fathom

Answer 6

A length of six feet, used in measuring the depth of water.

Question 7

Pique

Answer 7

1. To arose or excite
2. A feeling of resentment caused by being ignored, insulted, etc.

Question 8

Probe

Answer 8

V. 1. To poke or prod
2. To examine closely
N. 1. A long slender instrument used to examine a wound or part of the body.
2. A thorough investigation.

Question 9

Realize

Answer 9

1. To be aware of.
2. To bring into being, to make happen.

Question 10

Rupture

Answer 10

V. 1. To split or break.
N. 1. The breaks gif a friendly relationship.

Question 11

Sphere

Answer 11

1. An object with all points on its surface equally distant from its center; a ball or globe.
2. An area of power, influence or activity.

Question 12

Submerge

Answer 12

1. To go under water.
2. To put under water or cover with water.

Question 13

Tedious

Answer 13

Seeming to go on for a long time; boring.

Question 14

Ultimate

Answer 14

1. Final
2. The greatest possible maximum.

Question 15

Unscathed

Answer 15

Completely unharmed.