Wordscapes Level 872 Answers

EARL - A British nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

REAL - A commodity; see reality.

REEL - A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.

VEAL - The flesh of a calf used for food.

LEER - A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

RAVE - An enthusiastic review (such as of a play).

VALE - Valley.

LEAVE - To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.

LEVER - A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied (used for transmitting and modifying force and motion).

REVEL - An instance of merrymaking; a celebration.

RAVEL - A snarl, complication.

REVEAL - The outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb.