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“Prometheus and the First People” Greek myth retold by Olivia Coolidge
Vocabulary Word Lists
Study these words from “Prometheus and the First People.”
Word List A
accordingly [uh KAWR ding lee] adv. as a result
We had read all about France, and, accordingly, we enjoyed our
trip more.
afloat [uh FLOHT] adv. floating on water
The toy boat stayed afloat in the pond.
bramble [BRAM buhl] n. bush or shrub that has thorns and may grow berries
I was scratched by thorns when we walked too close to the bramble bushes.
conceived [kun SEEVD] v. formed an idea
The inventor conceived of a machine to automatically uproot weeds.
countless [KOWNT lis] adj. very many
Since I spent countless hours studying for the exam, I did very well.
excellence [EK suh lens] n. quality of being especially good or skillful
The top student won the award for excellence in social studies.
lofty [LAWF tee] adj. high
The lofty tower rose high above the neighboring buildings.
talons [TAL uhnz] n. sharp, curved nails on the feet of some birds that hunt
The hawk’s talons ripped into its prey, tearing the small animal apart.
Word List B
cruelty [KROO uhl tee] n. act of deliberately causing pain to others
Teenagers can be capable of great cruelty when it comes to teasing.
deceit [di SEET] n. trickery
The wicked queen used disguise and deceit to trick Snow White.
garland [GAHR luhnd] n. ring of flowers or leaves, sometimes worn like a crown
Each flower girl wore a garland of flowers at the wedding.
makeshift [MAYK shift] adj. crude and temporary
We made a makeshift desk by placing a door on two file cabinets.
reverence [REV rens] n. respect and admiration
She bowed with deep reverence as she prayed for her ancestors’ souls.
scorched [SKAWRCHT] v. burned on the surface
The delicate ferns were scorched after being exposed to direct sunlight.
sensitive [SEN suh tiv] adj. easily affected, hurt, or damaged
After my ear operation, I was especially sensitive to loud noises.
treachery [TRECH er ee] n. disloyal and dangerous actions
The treachery of a single spy can do more damage than a military defeat.
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