2nd Grade Word List in Literature

betroth

v. give to in marriage

shudder

n. a sudden and brief shaking movement of the body, esp. because of an unpleasant emotion

inward

ad. toward the center or interior

strew

v. spread by scattering
v. cover; be dispersed over

lentil

n. a very small dried bean that is cooked and eaten

sprinkle

v. distribute loosely

grim

a. worrying, without hope

cauldron

n. a very large pot that is used for boiling

cask

n. a cylindrical container that holds liquids

heed

n. attention or notice

lamentation

n. a cry of sorrow and grief

dainty

a. small and attractive in a delicate way

crouch

v. sit on one's heels

draught

n. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic)

lest

conj. with intention of preventing

recital

n. a detailed description of something or a list of things