Wordly Wise 3000® Level 7, Lesson 16

bounty

(n) 1. A payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities.

2. That which is given freely, by nature or a generous person.

camouflage

(n) 1. The hiding of something as a result of its appearance.

2. Something used as a cover or disguise.

(v) To hide or conceal, especially by disguising the appearance of.

ebb

(v) 1. To recede, fall back, or pull away from.

2. To fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle.

(n) The passing to a lower level or weaker state.

forage

(v) To search for food or supplies.

(n) Food such as hay or grain for farm animals.

harass

(v) 1. To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly.

2. To cause to become worried or weary.

insulate

(v) To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping.

lethargic

(adj) Slow moving; sleepy or tired.

maneuver

(n) 1. A planned military movement.

2. A skillful move or clever trick.

(v) 1. To perform military movements with.

2. To move or manage in a skillful way.

mottled

(adj) Marked with different colored patches or blotches.

murky

(adj) Dark; gloomy.

proximity

(n) The state of being close or next to; nearness.

replenish

(v) To fill up again.

sleek

(adj) 1. Smooth and glossy.

2. Having slender, graceful lines.

wary

(adj) On one's guard; watchful; suspicious.

wean

(v) 1. To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment.

2. To detach from something one has grown accustomed to.