Wordly Wise Lesson 12

Question 1

n. a curved piece of wood, stone, or metal over an open space, it supports the weight above it

Answer 1

arch

Question 2

n. thinking, listening or watching carefully

Answer 2

attention

Question 3

n. something given for doing well

Answer 3

award

Question 4

v. to give something as a prize or a reward

Answer 4

award

Question 5

v. to fall down suddenly or to cave in

Answer 5

collapse

Question 6

v. to fold together

Answer 6

collapse

Question 7

v. to destroy or tear something down

Answer 7

demolish

Question 8

adj. more than it is needed or allowed

Answer 8

excess

Question 9

n. an amount that is too much or more than is needed

Answer 9

excess

Question 10

n. a line showing the outside edge of an object or figure

Answer 10

outline

Question 11

n. a short list or plan that gives the main ideas of a longer report

Answer 11

outline

Question 12

n. a work of art made by shaping wood, stone, or other material into a certain form

Answer 12

sculpture

Question 13

n. a tool for digging. it often has a long handle fastened to a flat metal blade

Answer 13

spade