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Wordly Wise 3.8
Wordly Wise Book 3 Lesson 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contain | (v) To hold; to have within itself. |
| digest | (v) To change food that has been eaten into simpler forms that the body can use. |
| finicky | (adj) Hard to please; fussy. |
| habit | (n) 1. Something that a person does so often that it is done without thinking. 2. A special kind of clothing worn by certain groups. |
| hinge | (n) A joint on a lid or door that allows it to swing open or shut. |
| marsh | (n) A low-lying area, often covered with tall grasses, where the ground is soft and wet. |
| nursery | (n) 1. A room or other place set aside for the use of babies and small children. 2. A place where plants are grown for sale. |
| rely | (v) To count on; to look to for support. |
| spine | (n) 1. The backbone. 2. A thin, sharp, stiff part that sticks out on certain plants and animals. |
| thrive | (v) To do well; to grow strong and healthy. |