Wordscapes Level 487 Answers

ION

an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons

IRON

a strong, hard magnetic silvery-grey metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26, much used as a material for construction and manufacturing, especially in the form of steel

NIP

bite or pinch sharply

NOR

used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as ‘neither’ or ‘not’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen

PIN

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc.

PRISON

a building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial

PRO

a professional, especially in sport

RIP

rest in peace (used on graves)

SIN

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law

SIP

drink (something) by taking small mouthfuls

SIR

used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority

SON

a boy or man in relation to either or both of his parents

SOP

a thing of no great value given or done as a concession to appease someone whose main concerns or demands are not being met

SPIN

turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly