Homework  1

Vocabulary from the book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

1.       Composite (n.) arrangement of atoms linked to form molecules.

2.       Tensile (n.) about strength.

3.       Mortar (n.) recipient to smash and blend solid compounds.

4.       Sieve (v.)  make pass a sharp solid component trough a mesh to make it thinner.

5.       Platelets (n.) component of the blood without core.

6.       Hinder (v.) obstruct something.

7.       Pillared (v.) supported on something.

8.       Tumbler (n.) an on-off switch.

9.       Regards (v.) make a consideration.

10.   Rendered (v.) to give in return or retribution.

11.   Template (n.) a pattern.

12.   Waterborne (adj.) transported by water.

13.   Skillful (adj.) that possess skills.

14.   Reckon (v.) to count or compute.

15.   Eyelids (n.) skin that cover the eyes.

16.   Lenient (adj.) opposite of strict.

17.   Broomstick (n.) the handle of a broom.

18.   Frowning  (adj.) expression of the forehead that  shows disapproval.

19.   Locket (n.) rounded adornment generally made of metal.

20.   Billowed (n.) a large wave or swell of water.

21.   Yell (v.) scream and shout.

22.   Straws (n.) slender tube used for sucking up a liquid.

23.   Foray (n.) an invasion.

24.   Swoop (v.) make things with rush.

25.   Cellar (v.) be on a cave

26.   Midst (n.) a position of proximity to others.

27.   Cottage (n.) a house in the forest.

28.   Hooves (n. pl.) the metal covering of the horses feet.

29.   Twangs (n.) strongly nasal tone of voice.

30.   Resembled (v.) possess some similarity.

31.   Matchstick (n.) the wooden part of a match.

32.   Yolk (n.)  the part of the egg without color.

33.   Toppled (v.) downfall or destruction of something, especially by force

34.   Plummet (v.) fall down.

35.   Aloft (adv.) up in the air.

36.   Bunk (n.) bed with two levels.

37.   Snarl (v.) guttural sound made by animals.

38.   Swiveling (adj.)that rotates.

39.   Rucksack (n.) backpack.

40.   Shrink (adj.) become reduced.

41.   Rook (n.)  a tower.

42.   Subtle (adj.) something delicate.

43.   Ablaze (adj.) be excited.

44.   Peer (v.) look at.

45.   Grief (n.) feel pain

46.   Shuddering (v.) strong shiver.

47.   Thump (v.) beat something.

48.   Shabby (adj.) dirty person with dirty clothes.

49.   Niche (n.) decorative box.

50.   Cozy (adj.) comfortable and friendly.