Wordly Wise Book 5 Lesson 6

abolish

v. To bring to an end; to do away with.

agony

n. Great pain of mind or body; suffering.

catapult

n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.

v. To move or be moved suddenly and with great force, as if by a catapult.

character

n. 1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special.

2. A person in a story, movie, or play.

3. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing.

denounce

v. 1. To speak out against something; to criticize.

2. To accuse someone of doing wrong.

escalate

v. To go up or increase in size or scope.

grim

adj. 1. Cruel; fierce.

2. Unfriendly or threatening; stern.

3. Unpleasant; disturbing.

harbor

n. A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter.

v. 1. To give shelter to; to take care of by hiding.

2. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind.

inflict

v. To cause something painful to be felt.

loathe

v. To hate or dislike greatly.

meddle

v. To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked.

monstrous

adj. 1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked.

2. Extremely large.

rouse

v. 1. To awaken, to wake up.

2. To stir up; to excite.

steadfast

adj. Unchanging; steady; loyal.

translate

v. To put into a different language.