Literacy Circles

VOCABULARY TO DISCOVER  

Desperate – Feeling hopeless and willing to try anything to change a situation.

Chiaroscuro – The strong contrast between light and dark in art or writing.

Dungeon – A dark, underground prison room, often in a castle.

Threadbare – Worn out, thin, or shabby from too much use.

Scurrying – Moving quickly with small, hurried steps.

Fragrance – A pleasant or sweet smell.

Conform – To follow rules or fit in with how others behave.

Diplomat – A person who represents their country and works to keep peace with others.

Pea – A small, round green seed that grows in a pod and is eaten as food.

Outsider – Someone who does not feel like they belong in a group.

Forgiveness – Letting go of anger or hurt when someone has done wrong.

Kingdom – A land or country ruled by a king or queen.

Betray – To break someone’s trust by lying, tricking, or helping their enemy.

Murky – Dark, cloudy, or hard to see through.

Destiny – What is meant to happen in the future, often seen as fate.

VOCABULARY TO DISCOVER 

Mysterious – Strange, unknown, or hard to explain.

Bewitching – So beautiful or charming that it seems like magic.

Peculiar – Odd or unusual in a way that stands out.

Forbidden – Not allowed or against the rules.

Invisibility – The state of not being seen.

Potion – A liquid mixture, often magical, with special powers.

Quill – A feather pen used for writing.

Enchanted – Filled with magic or under a spell.

Midnight – Twelve o’clock at night.

Sorcerer – A person who uses magic, often with great power.

Cloak – A long, loose outer garment, like a cape.

Curiosity – A strong desire to learn or know something.

Mischief – Playful trouble or harmless naughtiness.

Magical – Full of wonder, charm, or supernatural power.

Triumph – A great success or victory after hard work.

VOCABULARY TO DISCOVER 

Antagonistic – Acting unfriendly or working against someone.

Resentment – A feeling of anger or dislike because of unfair treatment.

Assimilate – To take in new ideas or fit into a different culture or group.

Dwindle – To slowly become smaller, fewer, or weaker.

Inadvertently – By mistake or without meaning to.

Tangible – Something real that you can touch or clearly see.

Vulnerable – Easily hurt, harmed, or affected.

Uncanny – Strange or mysterious in a surprising way.

Relinquish – To give something up or let it go.

Ineffable – Too great or amazing to be described in words.

Authoritative – Having power, control, or being trusted as an expert.

Perturbed – Worried, upset, or unsettled.

Sullen – Quiet and unhappy, showing bad mood without speaking.

Revelation – A surprising fact or truth that is newly discovered.

Trepidation – A feeling of fear or worry about something that might happen.