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The Little Mermaid
IEW Fix-It vocabulary from The Little Mermaid weeks 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fathom | measure the depths of |
| aquatic | living or growing in water |
| pliant | easily bending; flexible |
| amber | a pale reddish-yellow fossil resin |
| diadem | crown; cloth headband adorned with jewels |
| nurturance | warm physical and emotional care |
| comely | pleasing in appearance; attractive |
| palatial | suitable for a palace; magnificent |
| bequeathed | passed on to another; handed down |
| singular | distinctive; unique; unusual |
| rendering | an artistic depiction or representation |
| venerable | worthy of respect because of age and dignity |
| sanction | authoritative permission |
| luminous | bright; shining |
| impending | about to occur |
| yearned | had as strong but sorrowful desire |
| recount | to relate or narrate; tell in detail |
| pine | long for deeply |
| hustle and bustle | energetic commotion; noisy |
| pictorial | suggesting the visual appeal of a picture |
| brazenly | boldly; with great self-confidence |
| cavorting | having lively fun |
| timorous | fearful; timid |
| loftier | extending higher in the air |