The Hobbit: Ch 9-12 Flashcards
1
Q
Portcullis
A
A heavy iron gate that can be lowered at the front of a castle
2
Q
Flagons
A
A pitcher with a handle spout and cover usually made of metal
3
Q
Potent
A
Having great power influence or respect
4
Q
Alluding
A
Making an indirect reference
5
Q
Ominous
A
Suggesting something bad will happen
6
Q
Enmity
A
Hostility or hatred
7
Q
Circuitous
A
Indirect or round about
8
Q
Desolate
A
Desolate empty or bleak
9
Q
Waning
A
Gradually decreasing
10
Q
Pondering
A
Considering carefully
11
Q
Marauding
A
Roaming an area looking for plunder
12
Q
Crevice
A
A narrow crack or opening
13
Q
Calamity
A
A disaster
14
Q
Skulking
A
Hiding out in a cowardly manner
15
Q
Grievous
A
Severe or serious
