Flashcards
Harry Potter and Secret of Chamber's new vocabulary
Cards in this deck (11)
- 11. Rapturously (adv.): “They’ll love him!” cried Aunt Petunia rapturously. (pg. 5)Act or say with a ecstatic joy or delight
- 22. Grievously (adv.): “…Dobby will have to punish himself most grievously for coming to see you sir…” (pg. 14)Saying in a serious and severe way
- 33. Stammer (v.): “W-what?” Harry stammered. (pg. 16)To speak with uncontrollable breaks and pauses or repetitions of syllables or sounds.
- 44. Peril (n.) Harry Potter must not put himself in peril. (pg. 16)Danger, great risk
- 55. Gibber (v.): “Stop gibbering,” said Ron. “We’ve come to take you home with us.” (pg. 25)To speak meaninglessly or foolishly
- 66. Reckon (v.): “…Dad reckons he was right in You-Know-Who’s inner circle." (pg. 29)To think or suppose
- 77. Polish (v.): “…I mean there’s only so many times you can polish a prefect badge…” (pg. 30)To make something smooth, shiny and glossy especially by rubbing
- 88. Berserk (adj.): “The teapot went berserk and squirted boiling tea all over the place…” (pg. 31)Violently or destructively frenzied
- 98. Apron (n.): She was wearing a flowered apron with a wand sticking out of the pocket. (pg. 33)A covering part of the in front of the body worn to protect the clothing
- 109. Berserk (adj.): “The teapot went berserk and squirted boiling tea all over the place…” (pg. 31)Violently or destructively frenzied
- 1110. Cramped (adj.: The kitchen was small and rather cramped. (pg. 33)Small and crowded