Chapters 7 - 8 Vocabulary Words

Do not forget to make your flashcards for this week! 
You will be able to use them on your Unit Vocabulary Test.

Word

Page #

Definition

courtier
72
one is attendance at a royal court
crimson
72
any of several deep purplish reds
dispute
77
to engage in argument
encourage
61
to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope
feeble
66
markedly lacking in strength
impertinent
78
given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
indignant
61
filled with or marked by anger
meek
63
enduring injury with patience and without resentment
mourn
65
to feel or express grief or sorrow
plead
66
to argue a case or cause in a court of law
severity
62
of a strict or stern bearing or manner
shrill
74
having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound
treacle
67
a blend of molasses, invert sugar, and corn syrup used as syrup
triumphant
67
rejoicing for or celebrating victory

Definitions utilized from Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary based on use in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland .


by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2008
Bingham, Illinois
updated: January 5, 2009
Cowden-Herrick Schools