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Wordly Wise 3.6
Wordly Wise Book 3 Lesson 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chasm | (n) A deep crack or opening in the earth. |
| continent | (n) One of the seven great land areas of the world. These are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and Europe. |
| credit | (n) 1. Honor or praise; a way of expressing thanks. 2. A way of buying things and paying for them later. |
| enable | (v) To make possible; to give the means to bring about. |
| foul | (adj) 1. Having an unpleasant taste or smell. 2. Stormy, with strong winds and heavy rain. (n) In sports, a move or play that is against the rules. |
| gust | (n) A sudden increase in the strength of the wind. |
| ordeal | (n) An unpleasant, painful, or difficult experience or test. |
| plateau | (n) A broad, flat area of high ground. |
| rig | (v) 1. To make or do something by using whatever is nearby. 2. To set up sails on a boat. (n) A machine or construction that is used for a special purpose. |
| schedule | (n) 1. A plan that gives expected times for different things to happen. 2. A list of times when trains, buses, and airplanes arrive and leave. |