The Golden Goose Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Golden Goose

despised (verb)

Regarded with deep contempt or scorn; looked down upon as worthless.

hew (verb)

To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with an axe or similar tool.

bade (verb)

Past tense of "bid"; greeted or wished someone something.

draught (noun)

A drink or the amount of liquid swallowed in one gulp.

prudent (adjective)

Acting with care and thought for the future; showing good judgment, especially regarding practical matters.

bound up (noun phrase)

Wrapped with bandages or cloth to protect a wound.

cinders (noun)

Small pieces of partly burned coal or wood; the remains of a fire that are no longer flaming.

seized (verb)

Grabbed suddenly and forcefully; took hold of with a quick, decisive motion.

intent (noun)

A purpose or aim; what one plans or means to do.

obliged (verb)

Compelled or forced to do something by circumstance or duty.

inclined (adjective)

Having a tendency or preference toward a particular course of action; disposed to do something.

procession (noun)

A group of people moving forward in an orderly line, especially as part of a ceremony or spectacle.

seemly (adjective)

Proper and appropriate according to accepted social standards; fitting or decent.

parson (noun)

A member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister in charge of a parish.

reverence (noun)

A title of respect used to address a member of the clergy.

whither (adverb)

To what place or where; used to ask about a destination.

christening (noun)

A Christian ceremony in which an infant is baptized and given a name.

sexton (noun)

A church caretaker responsible for maintaining the building and grounds, ringing bells, and digging graves.

labourers (noun)

Workers who perform physical manual labor, especially in agriculture or construction.

decree (noun)

An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority, especially a ruler.

thereupon (adverb)

Immediately after that; as a direct result of the event just mentioned.

contentedly (adverb)

In a manner that shows satisfaction and peaceful happiness with one's situation.