The Witches by Roald Dahl Chapters 1-3 Flashcards

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What does 'detestable' mean?

Markedly different from the usual

Being careful or cautious

In complete agreement

Arousing or meriting intense dislike (correct)

What is the definition of 'disguise'?

The act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance.

Cunning means shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.

True

What does 'unanimous' mean?

In complete agreement. Signup and view all the answers

Churning means to ______.

shake or stir vigorously. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'squelching' refer to?

Smashing something completely. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shrivels' mean?

Wrinkles up like a prune. Signup and view all the answers

What is a ghoul?

A gruesome and revolting creature Signup and view all the answers

What is a barghest?

A goblin in the form of a large dog. Signup and view all the answers

Peculiar means markedly different from the usual.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enthralled' mean?

Charmed, filled with wonder and delight. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'billow' refer to?

Rise and move, as in waves or billows. Signup and view all the answers

Vicious means wicked or evil.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'whizzing' mean?

To make a humming, buzzing, or hissing sound, as an object passing swiftly through the air. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fizzing' refer to?

Bubbling that tells us a gas is forming. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wretched' mean?

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state. Signup and view all the answers

What is a ravine?

A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides. Signup and view all the answers

An animal pen is a ______.

cage for animals with an open top. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'utter' mean?

To speak; absolute; complete. Signup and view all the answers

What is a porpoise?

A mammal. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nib' refer to?

The writing point of a pen. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tinge' mean?

To color slightly. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bilberry?

A fruit a bit smaller than a blueberry. Signup and view all the answers

What is a fjord?

A long, steep-sided glacial valley now filled by seawater. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'absurdity' mean?

A thing that is extremely unreasonable or silly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conviction' refer to?

Strong belief. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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