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Wordly Wise 6, Ch.19
The Great Age of Castles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| breach | n. 1. an opening made by battering 2. a breaking or being broken v. 1. to break through 2. to fail to keep; to break |
| clammy | cold and damp |
| construct | to build; to make by fitting the parts together |
| construction | 1. the act of building 2. something that is built |
| elaborate | adj. having great detail; done with much care v. to give more details |
| fragrant | having a pleasant smell |
| fragrance | a sweet or pleasant smell |
| furnish | 1. to equip with what is needed; to supply 2. to put furniture into |
| furnishings | articles of furniture for the home or office |
| haven | a place of safety; a sanctuary |
| install | 1. to put in place or set up 2. to place into office |
| massive | very large and solid; heavy |
| repel | v. 1. to drive away 2. to throw off; to shed 3. to disgust |
| repellent | 1. able to drive away or shed 2. disgusting |
| restore | 1. to give back 2. to bring back to the original condition |
| restoration | 1. the bringing back to the original condition 2. the thing that is brought back to its original state |
| retaliate | to return an injury, usually in the same way |
| retalliation | the act of returning an injury |
| stench | a bad smell |
| strew | to scatter |
| vicinity | the nearby or surrounding area |