Princess and Goblin 17-32 Flashcards
blooming
budding
territory controlled by a ruler
dominion
a trap often consisting of a noose for catching animals
snare
fearful of what may be coming
apprehensive
parallel to the horizon; level
horizontal
being at right angles to a given line
perpendicular
a strong dislike
aversion
injury; harm
mischief
to form or make
forge
delicately pretty
dainty
producing a quiet, continuous sound (such as the sound of flowing water)
babbling
- to make an effort to do
- to put to a test; test to the limit
try
to tremble or shake with fear or from cold
shudder
bulky in body; fat
stout
to give way to urging, persuasion, or pleading
yield
to bring or combine together or with something else
mingle
bedspread
counterpane
held back; repressed
suppressed
a feeling of mixed fear, respect, and wonder
awe
to treat continually in a way meant to be cruel or harmful
persecute
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite or reason, arguments, or persuasion
obstinate
causing mild anger; annoying
provoking
a female domestic servant responsible for cleaning and scouring the floor, stoves, sinks, pots, and dishes
scullymaid
modest in spirit or manner; not overly proud or bold
humble