Wordscapes Level 556 Answers

AMP

a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP

APE

a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons

ARM

each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

EAR

the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this

ERA

a long and distinct period of history

MAP

a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.

MAR

impair the quality or appearance of; spoil

MARE

the female of a horse or other equine animal

PAR

the number of strokes a first-class player should normally require for a particular hole or course

PARE

trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges

PAVE

cover (a piece of ground) with flat stones or bricks; lay paving over

PEA

a spherical green seed that is eaten as a vegetable or as a pulse when dried

PEAR

a yellowish- or brownish-green edible fruit that is typically narrow at the stalk and wider towards the base, with sweet, slightly gritty flesh

PER

for each (used with units to express a rate)

RAMP

a sloping surface joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building

RAP

strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention

RAVE

talk wildly and incoherently

REAP

cut or gather (a crop or harvest)

REP

a representative

REVAMP

give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to