5th Grade Word List - Literature

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SNOWDROP by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
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 SNOWDROP by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm   
ebony
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n. tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork
prick
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v. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
sprinkle
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v. distribute loosely
vain
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a. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
spruce
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a. neat in dress and appearance
meddle
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v. try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility
brethren
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n. (pl, used as a form of address to members of an organization or religious group) brothers
pedlar
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n. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets)
bobbin
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n. a small round or tube-shaped object around which thread is put
stay
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n. a thin firm strip (as of plastic) used for stiffening a garment or part (such as a shirt collar)
nimbly
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ad. in a way that is quick and exact either in movement or thoughts
ail
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v. cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
spite
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n. the desire to annoy, upset, or hurt someone
malice
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n. feeling a need to see others suffer
bier
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n. movable frame on which coffin or corpse is placed before burial or cremation
bewail
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v. express great sadness or disappointment about something
bemoan
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v. complain or express sadness about something
besought
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v. (past and past participle of beseech) ask urgently and fervently to do something
pomp
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n. impressive and colourful ceremonies, especially traditional ceremonies on public occasions
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