The Witch of Blackbird Pond

1. The Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapter 1-4

2. Group 1 • Wistfully - Longing or yearning for (wanting) • Aloof- at a distance (mentally); indifferent and disinterested • Daub – to cover or coat. To smear on • Furtively- taken by stealth or secret; sly; shifty • Punctilious- extremely attentive, strict, exact • Intangible- not definitely or clear to the mind. Unable to touch • Constraint- repression of natural feelings and impulses

3. Group 2 • Reproof- the act of censuring • Abstracted- lostinthought;deeplyengrossedorpreoccupied. • Nondescript- undistinguishedoruninteresting;dullorinsipid • Regal-of or pertaining to a king; royal: befitting or resembling a king. stately; splendid. • Tremulous- characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness. 2. timid; timorous; fearful. 3. (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering. • Unseemly - inappropriate for time or place • Deft- nimble, skillful, clever

4. Group 3 • Dour- sullen; gloomy. severe; stern. barren;rocky,infertile • Nonchalance- cool indifference or lack of concern; casualness. • Cow- to frighten with threats, violence, etc.; intimidate; overawe. • Shrew- a woman of violent temper and speech; termagant. • Dregs- the sediment of liquids; lees; grounds. 2. the least valuable part of anything 3. a small remnant; any small quantity. • Imperceptive- obtuse; unaware; not understanding • Wan- of an unnatural or sickly pallor; showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness; dark or gloomy

5. Group 4 • Cavernous- deep-set; hollow and deep-sounding; full of small cavities; porous • Haughty- 1. proud, snobbish, scornfully arrogant; 2. lofty or noble, exalted • Coarse- lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture; harsh or grating • Paduasoy- a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric • Frippery- showy or gaudy dress • Gaudy- brilliantly or excessively shown; cheaply showy in a tasteless way, flashy • Irksome- annoying, irritating, tiresome; causing weariness or disgust

6. Group 5 • Sodden- soaked with liquid or moisture; saturated 2. bloated, as in the face 3. heavy, lumpy, or soggy- food that is poorly cooked 4. having a soaked appearance • Tantalize- to torment with the sight of something desired but out of reach • Wraith- a visible spirit • Quenched- to satisfy ; to put out or extinguish; to cool suddenly by plunging into a liquid • Shrewd- astute or sharp in practical matters; keen; piercing • Stench- an offensive smell or odor; stink; a foul quality • Incredulous- indicating or showing disbelief; not credible, not inclined to believe; skeptical

7. Group 6 • Implore- to beg urgently or piteously as for aid or mercy • Grotesque- odd or unnatural in shape, appearance or character • Pewter- any of various alloys in which tin is the chief material, originally one of tin and lead • Chagrin- a feeling of vexation; marked by disappointment or humiliation • Vanity – excessive pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc- conceited • Carding- the process in which fibers are manipulated into sliver form prior to spinning • Monotonous- lack in variety