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Beauty and the Beast

Vocabulary terms for our Junior Great Books story. Can you identify the correct meaning for each word?

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utterlyIn an extreme or complete way
chandeliersBranched, decorative lighting fixtures that holds a number of bulbs or candles and is suspended from a ceiling.
sumptuousOf a size or splendor suggesting great expense
mulledA beverage that has been heated and spices have been added (wine, for example).
gildedCovered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color.
plunderedRobbed a place or the people living there or steal goods using violence and often causing damage, especially in wartime or during civil unrest
raspedSaid something, especially to give an order, in a harsh voice
brokeTo cease, waver, or change tone abruptly, especially from emotional strain
abroadIn or to a foreign country or countries
fellAn upland stretch of open country
menacingA threatening quality, feeling, or tone
eiderdownThe soft fluffy breast feathers of the female eider duck, used to fill pillows and bed coverings
vileSo despicable or undesirable as to be degrading
famineA severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger
hollowsSunken, as the cheeks or eyes
unkemptUntidy or disorderly as a result of neglect or a lack of care
precipiceA high, vertical, or very steep rock face
blithelyHappily, cheerfully, and carefree
slitheredSlid along easily, as a snake does
warilyWatchful; being on one's guard against danger.
vainExcessively proud, especially of your appearance
enchantressA woman who casts spells
canopiesCoverings put above something else to provide shelter


Fifth Grade; Gifted Cluster
Black's Mill Elementary
Dawsonville, GA

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