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The Nutcracker
Stack #184370
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| parlor | old-fashioned word for livingroom |
| fortress | a building with strong walls for defending against an enemy |
| boughs | small branches of a tree used for holiday decorating |
| cloak | a loose outer garment, usually without sleeves |
| ancestors | people who come before you in a family line; especially earlier than grandparents |
| entrusted | to put in charge of |
| aroma | a pleasant smell |
| dwelling | a house or home |
| astronomer | an expert in the study of the stars, planets, comets, etc. |
| chandelier | a lighting fixture hung from the ceiling with branches for several lights |
| elated | very proud, happy, or joyful |
| pendulum | a weight hung to control a clock's movement back and forth |
| azure | a sky blue color |
| damask | a rich, shiny cloth such as silk or linen |
| culprit | a person who is guilty of a crime |
| executed | to put to death in a way that is ordered by law |
| fricassee | meat cut into pieces, cooked, and served in a sauce of its own gravy |
| breeches | short trousers reaching just below the knees |
| succulent | full of juice; juicy |
Created by:
deb fehrenbacher