Hansel and Gretel Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Hansel and Gretel

scarcity (noun)

A severe shortage of food, resources, or other necessities.

procure (verb)

To obtain or acquire something, especially with effort or care.

consented (verb)

Agreed to do something after being persuaded or pressured.

distress (verb)

To cause anxiety, worry, or suffering to someone.

forsake (verb)

To abandon or desert someone, especially in a time of need.

sluggards (noun)

Lazy, inactive people who are slow to get moving.

brushwood (noun)

Small branches, twigs, and undergrowth cut or broken from trees and bushes.

withered (adjective)

Dried up and shriveled, having lost all moisture and vitality.

fatigue (noun)

Extreme tiredness resulting from physical or mental exertion.

reproached (verb)

Expressed disapproval or disappointment toward someone for their actions.

yielded (verb)

Gave in to pressure or demands; surrendered one's position.

morsel (noun)

A very small piece of food; a tiny amount.

strewn (verb)

Scattered or spread untidily over an area.

entice (verb)

To attract or lure someone by offering something appealing or tempting.

maliciously (adverb)

In a manner intending to cause harm or suffering to others.

shrivelled (adjective)

Wrinkled and shrunken, typically from age or dryness.

crab-shells (noun phrase)

The hard outer casings of crabs, representing worthless scraps unfit for eating.

impatience (noun)

A restless desire to act immediately; inability to tolerate delay.

lament (verb)

To express passionate grief, sorrow, or regret.

cauldron (noun)

A large metal pot used for cooking over an open fire.

kneaded (verb)

Worked and pressed dough with the hands to make it smooth and ready for baking.

godless (adjective)

Wicked or sinful; lacking any moral or religious principles.

pinafore (noun)

A sleeveless apron-like garment worn over a dress, often by young girls.