1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Key Vocabulary – Part 1 © Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com

2. See if you can correctly define the following vocabulary words.

3. If necessary, use the context clues from the sample sentences to help you.

4. hoax

5. hoax Sample Sentence: Don’t give your money to him. It may sound like a good deal, but it’s a hoax.

6. hoax Definition: n. A trick, especially a made-up story made to look like it’s true

7. dominion

8. dominion Sample Sentence: His dominion stretched from the western sea to the eastern forest.

9. dominion Definition: n. Territory under the control of one ruler or government

10. inquisitive

11. inquisitive Sample Sentence: My little brother is very inquisitive. He wants to know everything!

12. inquisitive Definition: adj. Curious; asking many questions

13. beckon

14. beckon Sample Sentence: I saw her beckon me from across the playground.

15. beckon Definition: v. To signal by motion of the head or hand

16. festoon

17. festoon Sample Sentence: She decorated the room for the party with a large festoon that hung on the wall.

18. festoon Definition: n. String or chain of flowers, ribbons, etc. hanging from a curve between two points

19. prophecy

20. prophecy Sample Sentence: The prophecy stated that one day the king would return and reclaim the land.

21. prophecy Definition: n. Something told about what will happen in the future

22. fraternize

23. fraternize Sample Sentence: Bill likes to fraternize with his friends on the weekend.

24. fraternize Definition: v. To be friendly; to act in a brotherly way (to hang out)

25. earnest

26. earnest Sample Sentence: Donating the money showed she was earnest.

27. earnest Definition: adj. Sincere; serious

28. reign

29. reign Sample Sentence: The king’s reign lasted 20 years.

30. reign Definition: n. Period of power of a ruler v. To rule

31. stammer

32. stammer Sample Sentence: I was so nervous when I began giving my speech, I started to stammer.

33. stammer Definition: v. To repeat the same sound while trying to speak; to hesitate in speaking

34. solemn

35. solemn Sample Sentence: The mood was very solemn at the funeral.

36. solemn Definition: adj. Serious

37. repulsive

38. repulsive Sample Sentence: Many children think that Brussels sprouts are repulsive.

39. repulsive Definition: adj. Causing strong dislike “Ugh! That’s gross!”

40. centaur

41. centaur Sample Sentence: The centaur was like no creature he had ever seen before.

42. centaur Definition: n. Creature with the head, arms, and chest of a man, and body and legs of a horse

43. venture

44. venture Sample Sentence: They didn’t want to venture outside because of the pouring rain.

45. venture Definition: v. To dare to come or go; to take a risk

46. gloat

47. gloat Sample Sentence: The opposing team gloated over their trophy after beating us in the final game.

48. gloat Definition: v. To think about or look at something with great satisfaction