Wordscapes Level 2183 Answers

AGE

the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed

ALGAE

primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves

EAGLE

a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight

EEK

used to express alarm, horror, or surprise

EEL

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

EKE

make an amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally

ELK

large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male

GAL

a girl or young woman

GALA

a social occasion with special entertainments or performances

GEE

a mild expression, typically of surprise, enthusiasm, or sympathy

GEEK

a person who is knowledgeable about and obsessively interested in a particular subject, especially one that is technical or of specialist or niche interest

GEL

(of a liquid or semi-liquid substance) set or become more solid

GLEE

great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune

KEEL

the lengthwise timber or steel structure along the base of a ship, supporting the framework of the whole, in some vessels extended downwards as a ridge to increase stability

KEG

a small barrel, especially one of less than 10 gallons or (in the US) 30 gallons

LAG

fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development

LAKE

a large area of water surrounded by land

LEAK

(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack

LEAKAGE

the accidental admission or escape of liquid or gas through a hole or crack

LEEK

a plant related to the onion, with flat overlapping leaves forming an elongated cylindrical bulb which together with the leaf bases is eaten as a vegetable. It is used as a Welsh national emblem