2nd Grade Word List in Literature

haughty

a. unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other people

conceited

a. too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities

make sport of

v. make fun of

maypole

n. a vertical pole that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day

grisly

a. extremely unpleasant or disgusting, and usually causing fear

fiddler

n. a musician who plays the violin

alms

n. (pl) money or goods contributed to the poor

boon

n. a thing that is helpful or beneficial

paltry

a. (of an amount of money) very small and of little or no value

scanty

n. smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for

pomp

n. impressive and colourful ceremonies, especially traditional ceremonies on public occasions

jeer

v. laugh or shout insults at someone to show you have no respect for them

chamberlain

n. an officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble