1. balm—something that A: burns. B: soothes.

C;
inspires. D: deceives.
1. doff—A: to swallow. B: wear.C: remove. D:
show off.
3. wan—A: weak.. B: vague.C: verbose. D: futile.
4. Irk—A: to make fun of.B: encourage. C:
confuse.D: annoy.
5. tine—A: rake. B; prong,C: wooden handle.D:
fisherman's basket.
eke—A: to yell out. B: crawl.C: manage with
difficulty.D: tire out.
scam—A: frenzy. B: fraud.C: unwelcome rush. D:
bitter quarrel.
chic(SHEER)—A: witty.B; youthful. C: intelligent.D:
stylish.
nerd—A: dull person.B: prankster. C: policy
expert.D: cheater..
oowl—A: pulley. B: hood.C: gardener's shovel. D:
work glove.
daft—A: dexterous.B: well-dressed. C: foolish.D:
speedy.
abet—A: to help- B: hinder.C: sit side by side. D:
make longer.
pale—A: wooden bucket.B: imitation. C:
boundary.D: light-coloured fabric.
ogre (0 GUR)—A: leafy plant.B; lecherous gaze. C:
earthy colour. D: cruel man.
coy—A; evasive. B: comfortable. C: childish. D;
alert.
mar—A: to sink. B: damage.C: recall. D: neglect.
ilk—A: illness. B: origin.C: kind- D: fame.
ply—A: to experiment.B: perform diligently.C:
question. D: agitate.