Rumpelstiltskin Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Rumpelstiltskin

miller (noun)

A person who owns or operates a mill for grinding grain into flour.

spin (verb)

To draw out and twist fibers into thread, typically using a spinning wheel.

reel (noun)

A cylindrical device on which spun thread is wound.

thereupon (adverb)

Immediately after that; as a direct consequence.

miserable (adjective)

Wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable; in a state of great distress.

manikin (noun)

A small or diminutive man; a little person.

greedy (adjective)

Having an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or possessions.

commanded (verb)

Gave an authoritative order; directed with absolute authority.

glittering (adjective)

Shining with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.

rejoiced (verb)

Felt or showed great joy or delight.

beyond measure (noun phrase)

To an exceedingly great extent; immeasurably.

strait (noun)

A situation of great difficulty, distress, or need.

span (verb)

An archaic past tense of "spin"; drew out fibers and twisted them into thread.

horror-struck (adjective)

Overwhelmed with shock and terror; filled with intense fear or dread.

pitied (verb)

Felt sorrow and compassion for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

messenger (noun)

A person who carries a message or is sent on an errand.

inquire (verb)

To seek information by asking questions; to investigate or make a search.

curious (adjective)

Strange or unusual; arousing interest because of oddness.

ridiculous (adjective)

Deserving or inviting mockery; absurdly comical or outlandish.

styled (verb)

Named or called; designated by a particular title or appellation.

plunged (verb)

Thrust or pushed something forcefully and suddenly into a surface or substance.

rage (noun)

Violent, uncontrollable anger; a state of furious intensity.