The Witches by Roald Dahl Chapters 1-3 Flashcards

Vocabulary Flashcards from "The Witches"

• Detestable: Refers to something that provokes intense dislike or aversion in individuals.
• Disguise: The action of changing one's appearance to hide identity or make something unrecognizable.
• Cunning: Demonstrates a skillful form of deceit and shrewdness, often used for clever tricks.
• Unanimous: Describes a situation where everyone supports or agrees on a particular decision or opinion.
• Churning: The vigorous act of shaking or stirring, often used to describe movement in liquids.
• Squelching: The complete or forceful smashing of an entity or object.
• Shrivels: A term for something that wrinkles up, similar to how a prune appears.
• Ghoul: A creature that is considered grotesque or revolting, often found in supernatural folklore.
• Barghest: A mythical goblin-like entity that takes the shape of a large dog.
• Peculiar: Indicates something that is distinctly different or unusual compared to common norms.
• Enthralled: Describes a state of being charmed or captivated, often with a sense of wonder and delight.
• Billow: Refers to the rising and moving motion of something in a wave-like manner.
• Vicious: Characterizes someone or something that is wicked or evil in nature.
• Whizzing: Describes a sound that is produced by an object moving quickly through the air, often resembling humming or buzzing.
• Fizzing/Phizzing: The bubbling action produced by the formation of a gas, commonly associated with carbonation.
• Wretched: A term to describe someone in a deeply unhappy or unfortunate state.
• Ravine: Refers to a narrow, steep-sided gorge typically formed by the erosion of water.
• Animal Pen: An enclosure designed for confining animals, usually open at the top.
• Utter: To express something verbally; can also mean absolute or complete in nature.
• Porpoise: A type of marine mammal known for its intelligence and playful behavior.
• Nib: The pointed end of a pen through which ink is dispensed for writing.
• Tinge: To apply a slight coloring or hue to something.
• Bilberry: A small fruit that is similar to a blueberry but slightly smaller in size.
• Fjord: A long, narrow, steep-sided coastal valley, often filled with seawater.
• Absurdity: Something that is highly unreasonable or nonsensical in nature.
• Conviction: A strong and firmly held belief or opinion.