Wordly Wise Lesson 15

Question 1

n. the lowest part of something

Answer 1

base

Question 2

n. a place where the people in the Army, Navy, or Air Force do their work

Answer 2

base

Question 3

n. One of the four corners of the infield in baseball. A player must touch each one to score a run

Answer 3

base

Question 4

n. A loud, annoying noise that continues for some time

Answer 4

din

Question 5

v. to throw away or get rid of

Answer 5

discard

Question 6

n. a roof in the shape of an upside-down bowl

Answer 6

dome

Question 7

n. a measure for liquids. it equals four quarts.

Answer 7

gallon

Question 8

n. a tool used for doing careful work

Answer 8

instrument

Question 9

n. an object for making music

Answer 9

instrument

Question 10

n. something that gives pleasure but is not really needed

Answer 10

luxury

Question 11

n. a hammer with a large head. it is made of wood or hard rubber so that it does not scratch what it hits

Answer 11

mallet

Question 12

n. the ability to do something well after study or training

Answer 12

skill

Question 13

adj. small in amount or importance

Answer 13

slight