Chapter 9: In the Witch’s House Vocabulary Cards

eerie

• spooky

• bright

• cheerful

• ordinary

cat-a-mountains

• mountain lions

• tigers

• leopards

• cheetahs

centaur

• a mythical creature, half man, half horse

• a type of ancient Greek pottery

• a large, flightless bird native to Australia

• a legendary sea monster that guards treasures

satyrs

• a mythical creature, half man, half goat

• a type of tree found in ancient Greece

• a legendary hero known for strength

• a creature that can fly and breathe fire

gloating

• feeling very satisfied and superior

• feeling sad and defeated

• feeling indifferent and apathetic

• feeling anxious and worried

turret

• a small tower

• a large fortress

• a type of weapon

• a decorative garden feature

give him the cold shoulder

• ignore him on purpose

• show him affection

• ask him for help

• invite him to a party

dunce

• a very stupid person

• a highly intelligent individual

• a skilled craftsman

• a famous scholar