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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