Wordly Wise 3000 Level 7, Lesson 16
bounty
(n) 1. A payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities.
2. That which is given freely, by nature or a generous person.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
bounty | (n) 1. A payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities.
2. That which is given freely, by nature or a generous person. |
camouflage | (n) 1. The hiding of something as a result of its appearance.
2. Something used as a cover or disguise.
(v) To hide or conceal, especially by disguising the appearance of. |
ebb | (v) 1. To recede, fall back, or pull away from.
2. To fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle.
(n) The passing to a lower level or weaker state. |
forage | (v) To search for food or supplies.
(n) Food such as hay or grain for farm animals. |
harass | (v) 1. To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly.
2. To cause to become worried or weary. |
insulate | (v) To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping. |
lethargic | (adj) Slow moving; sleepy or tired. |
maneuver | (n) 1. A planned military movement.
2. A skillful move or clever trick.
(v) 1. To perform military movements with.
2. To move or manage in a skillful way. |
mottled | (adj) Marked with different colored patches or blotches. |
murky | (adj) Dark; gloomy. |
proximity | (n) The state of being close or next to; nearness. |
replenish | (v) To fill up again. |
sleek | (adj) 1. Smooth and glossy.
2. Having slender, graceful lines. |
wary | (adj) On one's guard; watchful; suspicious. |
wean | (v) 1. To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment.
2. To detach from something one has grown accustomed to. |