Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 4

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flammable

(adjective.) Able to catch fire easily.

superb

(adjective.) Of the highest quality; grand; splendid.

aloft

(adverb.) Up in the air, especially in flight.

elusive

(definition 1, adjective.) Hard to find or capture.

stationary

(definition 1, adjective.) Not moving.

swivel

(definition 1, noun.) A fastening that allows any part joined to it to swing freely.

buffet

(definition 1, noun.) A piece of furniture with drawers and shelves for the storage and display of plates, dishes, and bowls.

attain

(definition 1, verb.) To reach; to arrive at.

elusive

(definition 2, adjective.) Hard to explain or make clear.

stationary

(definition 2, adjective.) Not changing.

buffet

(definition 2, noun.) A meal laid out for guests to help themselves.

attain

(definition 2, verb.) To achieve.

swivel

(definition 2, verb.) To turn freely around a fixed point.

buffet

(definition 3, verb.) To pound repeatedly; to batter.

mooring

(noun.) A place to which a boat or aircraft can be moored.

jeopardy

(noun.) Danger.

pollution

(noun.) The action of polluting; the state of being polluted.

elude

(verb.) To escape by being quick or clever.

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.

jeopardize

(verb.) To put in danger of loss or injury.

hover

(verb.) To remain in place over an object or location.


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