Wordly Wise Lesson 4

flammable

(adj) able to catch fire easily

stationary

(adj) not moving; not changing

superb

(adj) of the highest quality; grand; splendid

aloft

(adverb) up in the air, especially in flight

swivel

(noun) a fastening that allows any part joined to it to swing freely (verb) to turn freely around a fixed point

buffet

(noun) a piece of furniture with drawers and shelves for the storage and display of plates, dishes, and bowls (noun) a meal laid out for guests to help themselves (verb) to pound repeatedly; to batter

jeopardy

(noun) danger (verb) to put in danger of loss or injury

elude

(verb) to escape by being quick or clever; hard to explain or make clear

plummet

(verb) to fall suddenly toward the earth or to a lower level; to plunge

inflate

(verb) to fill with air or other gas

moor

(verb) to hold in place with ropes or anchors

pollute

(verb) to make impure or dirty

propel

(verb) to push or drive forward

attain

(verb) to reach; to arrive at; to achieve

hover

(verb) to remain in place over an object or location