4th Grade Word List in Literature

dreary

a. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

fierce

a. physically violent and frightening

soothe

v. make someone feel calm or less worried

enchanted

a. affected by magic or seeming to be affected by magic

courteously

ad. in a polite manner

whither

ad. to what place or state

thither

ad. to or toward that place

hazardous

a. involving risk or danger

pomp

n. ceremonial elegance and splendor

roving

a. moving from one area to another, travelling to different locations for one's job

repose

n. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

casket

n. a small, decorative box, especially one used to keep jewellery in

eventide

n. the latter part of the day

counsel

n. an advice

smite

v. hit someone forcefully or to have a sudden powerful or damaging effect on someone

griffin

n. an imaginary creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion

winged

a. very fast; as if with wings

pluck

v. pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it

forthwith

ad. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

forsaken

a. abandoned or deserted

forlorn

a. alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for

dazzling

a. extremely attractive or exciting

chamberlain

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

draught

n. a serving of drink

brood

n. a group of young birds all born at the same time

woe

n. big problems or troubles

comely

a. attractive in appearance