Wordscapes Level 5524 Answers

FEN

a low and marshy or frequently flooded area of land

FERN

a flowerless plant which has feathery or leafy fronds and reproduces by spores released from the undersides of the fronds. Ferns have a vascular system for the transport of water and nutrients

FIN

a flattened appendage on various parts of the body of many aquatic vertebrates, including fish and cetaceans, and some invertebrates, used for propelling, steering, and balancing

FINE

of very high quality; very good of its kind

FINER

(comparative of `fine') greater in quality or excellence

FIR

an evergreen coniferous tree with upright cones and flat needle-shaped leaves, typically arranged in two rows. Firs are an important source of timber and resins

FIRE

a process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning

FUN

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

FUR

the short, fine, soft hair of certain animals

INFER

deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

INN

a pub, typically one in the country, in some cases providing accommodation

INNER

situated inside or further in; internal

INURE

accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant

NINE

equivalent to the product of three and three; one more than eight, or one less than ten; 9

NUN

a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

REF

(in sports) a referee

REIN

a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving

RIFE

(especially of something undesirable) of common occurrence; widespread

RUIN

the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed