The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 5-9

Brian H.
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  1. spiteful
    showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
  2. frightful
    provoking horror
  3. treason
    a crime that undermines the offender's government
  4. satyr
    one of a class of woodland deities
  5. centaur
    a mythical being that is half man and half horse
  6. chatter
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
  7. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
  8. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  9. turret
    a small tower extending above a building
  10. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  11. plain
    an extensive tract of level, open land
  12. scheme
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  13. threshold
    the starting point for a new state or experience
  14. eerie
    suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
  15. reckon
    expect, believe, or suppose
  16. spoil
    make a mess of, destroy or ruin
  17. arrangement
    an organized structure for classifying
  18. decoy
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  19. muffle
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  20. prophecy
    a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
  21. hatchet
    a small ax with a short handle used with one hand
  22. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
  23. trowel
    a small hand tool with a handle and metal blade
  24. bunk
    a set of beds built one above the other
  25. trifle
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  26. beckon
    summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
  27. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
  28. festoon
    a decorative representation of a string of flowers
  29. token
    something serving as a sign of something else
  30. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  31. wrench
    a jerky pulling movement
  32. char
    burn to charcoal
  33. prig
    a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
  34. shred
    a small piece of cloth or paper
  35. fraternize
    be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother
  36. treason
    a crime that undermines the offender's government
  37. self-satisfied
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  38. nag
    bother persistently with trivial complaints
  39. beastly
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  40. sightseer
    a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
  41. snigger
    laugh quietly
  42. consideration
    the process of giving careful thought to something
  43. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
  44. crockery
    ceramic dishes used for serving food
Created on Sat Mar 30 23:54:20 EDT 2013 (updated Sun Mar 31 11:00:49 EDT 2013)

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