Rapunzel Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Rapunzel

rampion (noun)

A European plant with edible leaves and roots, used in salads.

pined (verb)

Wasted away from longing, grief, or unfulfilled desire.

aileth (verb)

An archaic form of 'ails'; means to trouble or afflict.

clambered (verb)

Climbed awkwardly or with difficulty, using both hands and feet.

relish (noun)

Great enjoyment or keen pleasure, especially in eating or experiencing something.

ells (noun)

An old unit of measurement, roughly equal to 45 inches or about 114 centimeters.

resound (verb)

To fill a space with sound; to echo or ring out.

beheld (verb)

Past tense of behold; saw or observed something remarkable.

skein (noun)

A length of yarn or thread wound in a loose, elongated coil.

tresses (noun)

Long locks or flowing lengths of hair, especially a woman's.

pitiless (adjective)

Showing no pity, mercy, or compassion; utterly cruel.

venomous (adjective)

Full of malice, spite, or intense ill will.

mockingly (adverb)

In a scornful, ridiculing, or contemptuous manner.

lament (verb)

To express passionate grief or sorrow; to mourn deeply.

wretchedness (noun)

A state of deep unhappiness, misery, and extreme hardship.