Wordly Wise 3000 Level 5 Lesson 6

catapult

n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.

harbor

n. A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter. v. 1. To give shelter to; to take care of by hiding. 2. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind.

agony

n. Great pain of mind or body; suffering.

rouse

v. 1. To awaken. to wake up. 2. To stir up; to excite.

denounce

v. 1. To speak out against something; to criticize.

abolish

v. To bring to an end; to do away with.

inflict

v. To cause something painful to be felt.

escalate

v. To go up or increase in size or scope.

loathe

v. To hate or dislike greatly.

meddle

v. To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked.

translate

v. To put into a different language.

monstrous

adj. 1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked. 2. Extremely large.

grim

adj. 1. Cruel, fierce. 2. Unfriendly or threatening; stern. 3. Unpleasant; disturbing.

steadfast

adj. Unchanging; steady; loyal.

character

n. 1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special. 2. A person in a story, movie, or play. 3. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing.