Erised: desire
bewitching: powerfully or seductively attractive or charming
roar: to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound
dungeon: a dark usually underground prison or vault
cauldron: a large kettle or boiler
chuckle: to laugh inwardly or quietly
taunt: to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner
reproach: to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
fir: any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
drawl: to speak slowly with vowels greatly prolonged
provoke: to incite to anger
smirk: to smile in a smug or condescending way
smug: highly self-satisfied
condescending: showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others
treat: an especially unexpected source of joy, delight, or amusement
spectacle: something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining
festoon: a decorative chain or strip hanging between two points
mistletoe: a European semi-parasitic green shrub with thick leaves, small yellowish flowers, and waxy-white glutinous berries
sparkle: to give off or reflect bright moving points of light
icicle: a pendent mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water
pendent: suspended
glitter: shining with many bright points of light
trail: to extend over a surface in a loose or straggling manner
disgruntled: unhappy and annoyed
stride: to move with or as if with long steps
brandish: to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
menace: threat
fortnight: two weeks
dormitory: a room for sleeping
spear: to pierce, strike, or take with or as if with a spear
crumpet: a small round unsweetened bread cooked on a griddle and usually split and toasted before serving
battered: damaged or worn down by hard use
drawback: disadvantage
scramble: to move with urgency or panic
scrawl: to write awkwardly or carelessly
awkward: lacking dexterity or skill
whittle: to pare or cut off chips from the surface of (wood) with a knife
pence: plural of penny
fudge: a soft creamy candy made typically of sugar, milk, butter, and flavoring
maroon: a dark red
slither: to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
gleam: to shine with or as if with subdued steady light or moderate brightness
cloak: a loose outer garment
loopy: crazy
fling: to move in a brusque or headlong manner
brusque: markedly short and abrupt
askew: out of line
frog-march: to seize from behind roughly and forcefully propel forward
platter: a large plate used especially for serving meat
chipolata: a small spicy sausage used chiefly as a garnish or hors d'oeuvre
garnish: to add decorative or savory touches to (food or drink)
tureen: a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
gravy: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
cracker: a dry thin crispy baked bread product that may be leavened or unleavened
feeble: deficient in qualities
flimsy: of inferior materials and workmanship
rear admiral: one who ranks above a captain
bonnet: a man's or boy's cap
giggle: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
blush: to become red in the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion
lade: to put a load or burden on or in
nasty: disgustingly filthy
filth: foul or putrid matter
putrid: morally corrupt
trifle: a dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake often soaked with wine or spirits (such as brandy or rum) and topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream
custard: a pudding-like usually sweetened mixture made with eggs and milk
nagging: persistently annoying or finding fault with someone
whoever: whatever person
creep: to move along with the body prone and close to the ground
squawk: to utter a harsh abrupt scream
pitch-dark: extremely dark or black
eerie: scared
prickle: to cause or feel a prickling, tingling, or stinging sensation
piercing: penetrating
curd: coagulate
shriek: to utter a sharp shrill sound
streak: rush
ajar: slightly open
prop: to support by placing against something
ornate: elaborately or excessively decorated
inscribe: to write, engrave, or print characters upon
engrave: to form by incision (as on wood or metal)
stick up: protrude
hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound
paisley: made typically of soft wool and woven or printed with colorful curved abstract figures
overshadow: to exceed in importance
dwell on: to think or talk about (something) for a long time
shove: to push or put in a rough, careless, or hasty manner
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