Wordscapes Level 1285 Answers

AIR - The atmospheric substance above the surface of the earth which animals breathe, formerly considered to be a single substance, one of the four basic elements of ancient philosophy and one of the five basic elements of Eastern traditions.

ART - Human effort to imitate, supplement, alter, or counteract the work of nature.

OAR - An implement used to propel a boat or a ship in the water, having a flat blade at one end, being rowed from the other end and being normally fastened to the vessel.

RAT - A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

ROT - To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

TAR - A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.

VIA - A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.).

OAT - Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

VAT - A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning.

OVA - Plural form of ovum.

RIOT - Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

TRIO - A group of three people or things.

IOTA - The ninth, and smallest, letter of the Greek alphabet.

RATIO - A number representing a comparison between two things.

AORTA - The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

AVIATOR - An aircraft pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.