Wordscapes Level 708 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.

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

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.).

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

AIL - Painful; troublesome.

ALT - A state of excitement, conveyed by a high pitched voice.

LAT - A Latvian coin and national monetary unit.

LIAR - One who tells lies.

RAIL - A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

TAIL - The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to its posterior and near the anus.

VIAL - A glass vessel or bottle, especially a small bottle used to store medicine or perfume.

LAIR - A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.

RIVAL - A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) who is well known to another and has similar skills and achievements. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.

TRAIL - To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

TRIAL - An opportunity to test something out; a test.

VIRAL - Of or relating to a biological virus.

VITAL - Relating to, or characteristic of life.

TRIVIA - Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information.

TRIVIAL - Of little significance or value.