6th Grade Word List: Literature

delicate

a. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality

instep

n. the arch of the foot

clumsy

a. awkward in movement or in handling things

morocco

n. soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin, used for shoes and book bindings

count

n. a European nobleman whose rank corresponds to that of an English earl

chancel

n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir

preacher

n. a person, usually a priest or minister, who gives a religious speech

ruff

n. an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

covenant

n. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

peal

v. sound loudly

sacrament

n. religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace

crutch

n. a wooden or metal staff that fits under the arm and reaches to the ground, used by disabled person's walking

alms

n. money or goods contributed to the poor

trod

v. (past tense of tread) put the foot on something or to press something down with the foot

at length

ad. after a long time

stocking

n. a women's garment, that fits closely over the foot and upper thigh

meadow

n. a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

tansy

n. plant of daisy family with yellow flat-topped flower heads and aromatic leaves

heath

n. a low evergreen shrub, which has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

repent

v. feel or express sincere regret

struck off

v. (past tense of strike off) remove something from a list or record

wield

v. handle effectively

parsonage

n. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

pious

a. having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

stead

n. the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in referring to a substitute)

spray

n. a stem or small branch of a tree or plant, bearing flowers and foliage

congregation

n. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

pew

n. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation