English With Mrs. Pierce



“Cupid and Psyche” retold by Sally Benson

Vocabulary Warm-up Word Lists

Study these words from the selections. Then, complete the activities.

Word List A

composure [kuhm POH zhuhr] n. self-control; calmness

Throughout the entire spelling bee, Mary never lost her composure.

decree [di KREE] n. official order or decision

The law was changed by royal decree.

hazel [HAY zuhl] adj. light brown; of a certain kind of tree with light-brown nuts

The nuts from a large hazel tree lay scattered over the ground in our yard.

indignation [in dig NAY shuhn] n. anger at perceived injustice

Don felt great indignation when his favorite song did not make the hit list.

intentions [in TEN shuhnz] n. plans

His intentions were to go home after school; instead, he went to the gym.

jeered [JEERD] v. spoke mockingly; made fun

The boy was hurt when the children jeered at his old-fashioned sneakers.

perpetual [per PECH oo uhl] adj. continuing forever or for a long time

The statue stands as a perpetual reminder of the soldiers’ sacrifice.

stepmother [STEP muth er] n. your father’s wife if she is not your mother

Jen left her mother’s home to visit her father and stepmother in the city.

Word List B

consternation [kahn ster NAY shuhn] n. feeling of confusion or dismay

Lin felt consternation when she fouled out of the game in the third quarter.

endeavor [en DEV uhr] v. make an effort; try

I will endeavor to climb to the top of the peak this weekend.

festivities [fes TIV i teez] n. things that people do to celebrate

The dancing was my favorite part of the wedding festivities.

haughty [HAW tee] adj. having pride in oneself and contempt for others

People assumed the rich girl was haughty, but she was actually just shy.

infuriated [in FYOOR ee ay tid] v. made very angry

The class’s misbehavior infuriated the teacher.

precipice [PRES uh pis] n. a very steep side of a mountain or cliff

A sturdy rail prevents hikers from getting too close to the precipice.

radiant [RAY dee uhnt] adj. shining brightly; beaming

A radiant smile lit up the new mother’s face as she gazed at her baby.

stupendous [stoo PEN duhs] adj. extremely impressive

His original music was a stupendous success at the local club.

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