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WM 2-3 Spring 2026
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| peck | (v.) To strike with a beak; to tap lightly; to eat small bites. (n.) A quick kiss; a dry measure. |
| tussle | (n.) A short struggle or fight. (v.) To struggle physically or argue. |
| flawless | (adj.) Perfect; without mistakes or defects. |
| wedge | (n.) A piece shaped with a thin edge and thick back; a slice. (v.) To force into a tight space. |
| clutch | (v.) To grab or hold tightly. (n.) A tight grasp; a small strapless purse; a group of eggs laid at one time. |
| modest | (adj.) Humble; not bragging; moderate in size or amount; simple or not showy. |
| roost | (n.) A place where birds rest or sleep. (v.) To settle down to rest; to return with consequences. |
| cascade | (n.) A small waterfall; a flowing fall of something. (v.) To fall or flow downward in large amounts. |
| foul | (adj.) Dirty, rotten, or bad-smelling; unfair or against the rules. (v.) To make dirty or polluted. (n.) A rule-breaking action in sports. |
| segment | (n.) A part or section of something. (v.) To divide into parts. |
| doze | (v.) To sleep lightly. (n.) A short light sleep. |
| glowing | (adj.) Giving off light; warmly praising; showing strong emotion. |
| moat | (n.) A deep ditch, often filled with water, around a castle. |
| seep | (v.) To slowly leak or pass through small openings. (n.) A place where liquid leaks. |
| gloat | (v.) To show selfish happiness about someone else's trouble. |
| beam | (n.) A long sturdy support; a ray of light. (v.) To smile widely. |
| shimmer | (v.) To shine with a soft wavering light. (n.) A soft flickering shine. |
| conceited | (adj.) Too proud of oneself; overly confident. |
| aroma | (n.) A pleasant smell. |
| snatch | (v.) To grab quickly or suddenly. (n.) A small part or brief moment. |
| fragrant | (adj.) Having a pleasant smell. |
| liter | (n.) A metric unit of liquid volume equal to 1,000 milliliters. |
| stench | (n.) A strong unpleasant smell. |
| faulty | (adj.) Having a mistake or defect; not working correctly. |
| boast | (v.) To brag proudly. (n.) Something to be proud of. |