LWW Chapter 12 Vocab

Def of kingfisher

• A brightly colored bird

• A mythical creature with wings made of gold

• A type of tree with blue leaves

• A type of fish found in rivers

Def of thrush

• The noise a flowing river makes

• A tall plant that grows near water

• A small songbird

• A slimy bug

Def of thicket

• A dense group of bushes or trees

• A type of vehicle

• A type of dessert

• A type of bird

Def of overwhelming

• To have a strong emotional effect on someone

• To have a positive emotional effect on someone

• To have no emotional effect on someone

• To have a mild emotional effect on someone

Def of awkward

• Smooth
• Pleasant
• Effortless
• Embarrassing

Def of pavilion

• A small boat used for transportation
• A large tent or building used for entertainment or shelter

• A specific type of flower commonly used in bouquets
• A type of bird found in tropical regions

Def of minister

• A long wait to get something special

• To care for someone's needs

• To sing over someone when they are sick

• A special invitation

Def of Aslatian

• A style of dance
• A popular food dish
• A type of flower
• A breed of dog

Choose the meaning of the expression:

"win his spurs"

• To find a hidden treasure
• To prove ones bravery and skill

• To give up on a goal
• To lose a competition

Choose the meaning of the expression:

"velvet them"

• to warm something cold

• to hide claws

• to pretend you are not afraid

• to arrest someone guilty