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8th Grade Hobbit 1-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hearth | the floor in front of a fireplace |
| scone | a type of sweet bread |
| audacious | extremely bold, daring, or fearless |
| prudent | sensible and wise |
| plunder | stolen items |
| haughty | arrogant or snobbish |
| repose | rest or sleep |
| purloined | stole, took dishonestly (past tense of steal) |
| venerable | worthy of respect because of age or dignity |
| cleave | to split or divide by cutting |
| ast/aster/astro | Greek - star |
| bene | Latin - good |
| contra/counter | Latin - against |