Ruby Vocabulary, Weeks 1 and 2, chapters 1-51

An insect that feeds on wood and can be destructive to buildings and furniture.

• lope

• weary

• termite

• savanna

An open grassland region, found in places like Africa.

• lope

• weary

• termite

• savanna

To run with a long and easy stride.

• lope

• weary

• termite

• savanna

Physically or mentally tired.

• lope

• weary

• termite

• savanna

The side of the body between the ribs and the hips.

• abomination

• optimist

• drought

• bristly

• flank

Something that is greatly disliked.

• abomination

• optimist

• drought

• bristly

• flank

To feel stiff and rough.

• abomination

• optimist

• drought

• bristly

• flank

A long period of dry weather.

• abomination

• optimist

• drought

• bristly

• flank

A person who always looks on the positive side of things.

• abomination

• optimist

• drought

• bristly

• flank

A female leader of a family or tribe.

• flummoxed

• rambunctious

• reeked

• matriarch