Word Warlock for the Golden Compass:
1.) Oblation
Part of Speech in Text: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the act of making an offering, especially to a deity
My Definition: making a sacrifice or giving something up
Synonyms: gift, offering, presentation, sacrifice
Line from Book: "I heard someone say who the Gobblers were, they were called the General Oblation Board..." (Pullman 118)
2.) Fretful
Part of Speech in Text: Adjective
Dictionary Definition: Disposed or quick to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, etc.
My Definition: Full of stress or worried
Synonyms: cranky, peevish, petulant, uneasy
Line from Book: "She wandered through the two big rooms where the party was taking place, half-listening to the conversations around her, half-interested in the taste of the cocktails she wasn't allowed to try, and increasingly fretful." (Pullman 93)
3.) Commissionaire
Part of Speech in Text: Noun
Dictionary Definition: A uniformed attendant, as a doorkeeper or usher
My Definition: A paid man or woman in a sharp-looking uniform who are there to help both the host and their guests at a party
Synonyms: Usher, helper, doorkeeper
Line from Book: "She wasn't aware that anyone was watching her until the commissionaire appeared at her side and bent to say..." (Pullman 93)
4.) Oratory
Part of Speech in Text: Noun
Dictionary Definition: A place for prayer such as a small private chapel
My Definition: A small room used for praying and worship. Not a public church.
Synonyms: chapel, bethel, vestry
Line from the Book: "Lyra and Roger turned reluctantly and walked, draggin theri feet, into the great musty-smelling dimness of the oratory" (Pullman 51)
1.) Oblation
Part of Speech in Text: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the act of making an offering, especially to a deity
My Definition: making a sacrifice or giving something up
Synonyms: gift, offering, presentation, sacrifice
Line from Book: "I heard someone say who the Gobblers were, they were called the General Oblation Board..." (Pullman 118)
2.) Fretful
Part of Speech in Text: Adjective
Dictionary Definition: Disposed or quick to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, etc.
My Definition: Full of stress or worried
Synonyms: cranky, peevish, petulant, uneasy
Line from Book: "She wandered through the two big rooms where the party was taking place, half-listening to the conversations around her, half-interested in the taste of the cocktails she wasn't allowed to try, and increasingly fretful." (Pullman 93)
3.) Commissionaire
Part of Speech in Text: Noun
Dictionary Definition: A uniformed attendant, as a doorkeeper or usher
My Definition: A paid man or woman in a sharp-looking uniform who are there to help both the host and their guests at a party
Synonyms: Usher, helper, doorkeeper
Line from Book: "She wasn't aware that anyone was watching her until the commissionaire appeared at her side and bent to say..." (Pullman 93)
4.) Oratory
Part of Speech in Text: Noun
Dictionary Definition: A place for prayer such as a small private chapel
My Definition: A small room used for praying and worship. Not a public church.
Synonyms: chapel, bethel, vestry
Line from the Book: "Lyra and Roger turned reluctantly and walked, draggin theri feet, into the great musty-smelling dimness of the oratory" (Pullman 51)
I knew word oratory, but I didn't know other words. I really like how did you explain words. Good job Riena!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, i really had no idea that any of these words existed. The explanations were really good, now i know the meanings.
ReplyDeleteYou picked good and for me unknown words. The explanations are easy to understand and detailed. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteVery good, I learned a new word (oblation). I am pleased indeed, and very good details to go along with each word.
ReplyDeleteWell reading the post, and the following comments, what I can say is that Jude learned a new word, which in my mind is pretty rare so... GOOD JOB! Great work. :)
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