The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ch. 1-4 vocabulary

hoax

• (n.) an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud

• (n.) a genuine act of kindness

• (v.) to assist someone in need

• (n.) a type of celebration or festival

melancholy

• a feeling of intense joy and happiness

• a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

• a state of extreme anger and frustration

• a sense of calm and tranquility

Turkish Delight

• jellylike candy cubes covered with powdered sugar

• hard candy pieces with a fruity flavor

• chocolate-covered nuts

• sugar-coated gummy bears

stern

• lenient

• strict

• carefree

• indulgent

lulling

• giving a sense of security, causing sleep or relaxation

• creating a sense of urgency

• stimulating excitement and energy

• provoking anxiety and fear

muffler

• a type of car exhaust system

• a scarf worn around the neck for warmth

• a tool for measuring temperature

• a type of musical instrument

parcels

• packages

• letters

• boxes

• envelopes

inquisitive

• showing curiosity

• lacking interest

• being indifferent

• avoiding questions

gloomily

• feeling sad and without hope.

• feeling happy and excited.

• feeling confused and lost.

• feeling energetic and motivated.

dominions

• large areas of land controlled by a single ruler

• small territories governed by local leaders

• regions with multiple rulers

• areas with no governance