Monday, March 9, 2009

FAIRYTALE VOCABULARY

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GO OVER:
1 to change to something new or to a new way of doing things:Many motorists are going over from leaded to unleaded fuel.She went over (= changed her support) to the Democrats at the last election.2 to change to another broadcaster or place of broadcast:We're now going over to Kate Adie speaking live from Baghdad.Later in this bulletin we will be going over to our Westminster studio for an update on the situation.
PLEDGE:
a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise:[+ to infinitive] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.
BLOSSOM:
1 When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing edible fruit:The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.
2. a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant

GLITTER:
1 to produce a lot of small bright flashes of reflected light:Her diamond necklace glittered brilliantly under the spotlights.
DART:
a small thin object with a sharp point which is thrown by hand in a game, or fired from a gun or blown from a tube when used as a weaponCompare arrow.
HANDMAIDEN:
1 (ALSO handmaid) OLD USE a female servant
2 FORMAL something, such as an idea, which helps and supports something else:Technique is the handmaiden of art.

WONDROUS:
extremely and surprisingly good:a wondrous sight/sound/thingOur new improved face cream has wondrous effects on tired-looking skin.
LEAP :
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:He leapt out of his car and ran towards the house.I leaped up to answer the phone
BRIMSTONE:
the chemical sulphur
FOAM:
1 a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid2 a cream-like substance which is filled with bubbles of air:shaving foam3 a soft material used to fill furniture and other objects
MIST:
1 thin fog produced by very small drops of water gathering in the air just above an area of ground or water:The mountain villages seem to be permanently shrouded in mist.The early-morning mist soon lifted/cleared.2 a thin layer of liquid on the surface of something which makes it difficult to see:UK There's always a mist on the bathroom mirror/windows when I've had a shower.Through a mist of tears, I watched his train pull out of the station.
NOSTRIL:
either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves when you breathe:The horses came to a halt, steam streaming from their nostrils.
HOOF:
the hard part on the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep and deer
GRAB:
1. to take the opportunity to get, use or enjoy something quickly:If you don't grab this opportunity, you might not get another one.We'd better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.Let's just grab a quick bite.
2. to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly:A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park.He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road.

DUNGEON:
An underground prison, especially in a castle

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