Wordscapes Level 1956 Answers

EEL

a snake-like fish with a slender elongated body and poorly developed fins, proverbial for its slipperiness

ELSE

in addition; besides

LEST

with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of

LET

not prevent or forbid; allow

PEEL

remove the outer covering or skin from (a fruit or vegetable)

PELT

hurl missiles repeatedly at

PEST

a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.

PET

stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately

SEEP

(of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes

SET

put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position

SLEEP

a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the eyes are closed, the postural muscles relaxed, the activity of the brain altered, and consciousness of the surroundings practically suspended

SLEET

rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls

STEEL

mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult

STEEP

(of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

STEEPLE

a church tower and spire

STEP

an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running

TEE

the letter T, or a shape like that of a capital T

TEPEE

a portable conical tent made of skins, cloth, or canvas on a frame of poles, used by some Indigenous peoples of the Plains and Great Lakes regions of North America