The Brave Little Tailor Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Brave Little Tailor

unbidden (adjective)

Not invited or requested; showing up without being asked.

girdle (noun)

A belt or sash worn around the waist, often used to carry or display items.

valour (noun)

Great courage or bravery, especially in battle or dangerous situations.

nimble (adjective)

Quick and light in movement; agile and able to move easily.

contemptuously (adverb)

In a manner showing open disrespect or scorn for someone considered unworthy.

ragamuffin (noun)

A person, typically a child, dressed in ragged, dirty clothes; a scruffy or disreputable person.

nimbly (adverb)

In a quick, light, and agile manner.

valiant (adjective)

Showing great courage and determination, especially in the face of danger.

cavern (noun)

A large, dark cave or underground chamber.

courtiers (noun)

Members of a royal court who attend and serve the king or queen.

conveyed (verb)

Communicated or made known; formally delivered a message or idea.

dismissal (noun)

The act of being officially released or discharged from service or employment.

ravaging (verb)

Causing severe and widespread destruction or devastation.

dowry (noun)

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage, or given as a reward alongside marriage.

subdue (verb)

To overcome, conquer, or bring under control by force or persuasion.

disputed (verb)

Argued or quarreled about something; engaged in heated disagreement.

belabored (verb)

Attacked or beat someone repeatedly and vigorously.

bethought (verb)

Considered or reflected upon; thought carefully about something.

hewed (verb)

Chopped or cut something with heavy blows using an axe or similar tool.

havoc (noun)

Widespread destruction or chaos; great damage and disorder.

whetted (adjective)

Sharpened by rubbing or grinding against a hard surface.

magnificence (noun)

Grand and impressive beauty, splendor, or extravagance.

doublet (noun)

A close-fitting jacket worn by men from the 15th to 17th century, typically padded and often richly decorated.

pantaloons (noun)

Loose-fitting trousers, especially those gathered at the ankle; an old-fashioned term for pants.

dread (noun)

Intense fear or anxiety about something that may happen; deep terror.