Cinderella Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Cinderella

pious (adjective)

Deeply devoted to religion; showing reverence for God through virtue and obedience.

departed (verb)

Died; left life. A formal or euphemistic term for death.

vile (adjective)

Extremely unpleasant or morally wicked; deserving of strong disgust.

bedgown (noun)

A loose-fitting garment worn as a nightgown or simple working dress.

lentils (noun)

Small, flat, round legume seeds used as food, typically cooked in soups or stews.

thicket (noun)

A dense group of bushes or small trees growing closely together.

thrice (adverb)

Three times; an archaic or literary word for the number three repeated.

appointed (verb)

Officially arranged or decided upon; designated for a specific purpose or time.

buckles (noun)

Metal clasps used to fasten straps, belts, or shoe decorations.

wouldst (verb)

An archaic second-person singular form of "would," used with "thou."

whirring (verb)

Making a continuous, rapid buzzing or fluttering sound, as of beating wings.

alighted (verb)

Landed or settled gently on a surface after descending through the air.

embroidered (adjective)

Decorated with ornamental needlework; stitched with elaborate patterns of thread.

astonished (adjective)

Greatly surprised or amazed; filled with sudden wonder.

clambered (verb)

Climbed with effort using both hands and feet, often awkwardly or hurriedly.

nimbly (adverb)

In a quick, light, and agile manner; with effortless physical dexterity.

splendid (adjective)

Magnificent and impressive in appearance; strikingly grand or beautiful.

strategem (noun)

A plan or scheme, especially a clever or cunning one designed to achieve an advantage.

pitch (noun)

A dark, sticky substance made from tar or resin, used historically as an adhesive or sealant.

dainty (adjective)

Delicately small, pretty, and elegant in form or appearance.

stunted (adjective)

Small and underdeveloped; prevented from growing to full size or potential.

kitchen-wench (noun phrase)

A low-ranking female servant who works in the kitchen; a derogatory term for a scullery maid.

betrothed (adjective)

Formally engaged to be married; pledged to one another in a marriage agreement.

falsehood (noun)

The state of being untrue or dishonest; deliberate deception or lying.