Just So Stories Flashcards
ache
have or give a dull, steady pain
accidental
occurring by chance
alphabet
system of symbols used in a language to indicate speech sounds
anxious
eagerly wishing; uneasy, full of apprehension
beautiful
having a quality that pleases very much, as in appearance, tone, attitude, etc.
beloved
dearly loved
comestible
something fit to be eaten
fauna
the animals of a specified region and time
flipper
broad, flat part or limb adapted for swimming, as in seals, turtles, and whales
hierarchical
arranged by rank, class or importance
hieroglyphics
pictures or symbols used by ancient Egyptians to represent a word or sound; something hard to read or understand
incantation
the chanting of a magic formula
invention
something thought up, or originated by experiment, such as a new device
naughty
not behaving proberly; mishievous; disobedient; usually said of children
notion
a vague thought; belief or opinion