Wordscapes Level 5397 Answers

ION

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

IRIS

a flat, coloured, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the centre

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

LION

a large tawny-coloured cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and north-western India. The male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting, which is done cooperatively by the females

LOIN

the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hip bones

NIL

nothing, especially as the score in certain games; zero

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

OIL

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant

ROIL

make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by disturbing the sediment

SILO

a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain

SIN

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law

SIR

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

SIRLOIN

good-quality beef cut from the loin

SOIL

the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles

SON

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