The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Vocabulary Words

liberated

freed from something

distress

great suffering, pain, anguish

vile

morally despicable, physically repulsive

beckoned

to call or summon someone usually with a wave or nod

gloating

to observe or think about something with triumphant and malicious (mean) satisfaction

ventured

to proceed, especially in the face of danger

treachery

violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence

hoax

an act intended to trick or deceive, something you do to trick someone

pavilion

an open building that is used for shelter or a show

glades

an open, grassy space in the middle of a forest or wooded area

inquisitive

asking many questions

earnestly

doing something with a serious and intent mental state

ransacking

searching thoroughly

vermin

small, common, harmful or objectionable animals that are hard to control an offensive person

sneered

smiled in a hateful way, smile with contempt

disposal

the act or process of getting rid of something

quiver

1. noun, a case for carrying arrows 2. verb, to shake or tremble

alliance

a bond or conncetion between families, states, parties, or individuals joined together for a common good

prophecy

a prediction of something to come

siege

a serious or persistent attack