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2021-2022 LITERATURE
Prince Caspian Vocab chps 1-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| promontory (noun) pg 8 | a high ridge of land or rock jutting out into a body of water |
| errant (adj) pg 11 | failing to follow moral standards; straying from the intended course |
| dais (noun) pg 16 | a raised platform, as in a lecture hall, for honored guests |
| carbuncles (noun) pg 25 | a mythical gemstone (deep-red garnet similar to a ruby) |
| cordial (noun) pg 27 | a stimulant or tonic, liquer/alcoholic drink; **adj -- warm and sincere, polite and respectful |
| obliged (verb) pg 35 | to make indebted or grateful; to a service or favor |
| dolefully (adv) pg 36 | filled with grief, mournful (Latin -- dolus) |
| usurper (noun) pg 59 | one who seizes and holds illegally by force (Latin -- usurpare) |
| wold (noun) pg 72 | a high, rolling country which is bare of woods (a field or pasture) |
| contingent (noun) pg 85 | a representative group; **adj -- conditional |
| sorties (noun) pg 92 | an armed attack made from a place surrounded by enemy forces |
| bivouac (noun) pg 94 | a temporary camp in an unsheltered area; outdoor camp |
| Review words: solemn (pg 75); barbarian (pg 77); scarce (pg 89); acquaintance (pg 89 | |
| REMEMBER TO STUDY YOUR COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR CHAPTERS 1-7! |