The Raven Vocabulary Word Definitions

Definitions for "The Raven" vocabulary words.
Grades:
6 |
7 |
8 |
9
+ show tags
TYPE:
Download

"The Raven" Vocabulary Word Definitions

  1. Lore: (N) -the body of knowledge, esp. of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject.

  2. Morrow: (N) -tomorrow.

  3. Surcease: (V) -to come to an end.

  4. Entreat: (V) -to ask earnestly for (something).

  5. Obeisance: (N) -deference or homage.

  6. Beguile: (V) -to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.

  7. Countenance: (N) -appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face.

  8. Craven: (Adj) -cowardly; contemptibly timid.

  9. Discourse: (N) -communication of thought by words; talk; conversation.

  10. Placid: (Adj) -pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed.

  11. Melancholy: (N) -a gloomy state of mind, esp. when habitual or prolonged; depression.

  12. Ominous: (Adj) -portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening.

  13. Plutonian: (Adj) -like the underworld; refers to Pluto, Greek and Roman god of the underworld.

  14. Pallid: (Adj) -pale; faint or deficient in color; wan.

  15. Chamber: (N) -a room, usually private, in a house or apartment, esp. a bedroom.
Return to Classic Tales of Horror.

"The Raven" vocabulary words
About the author

TeacherVision Staff

TeacherVision Editorial Staff

The TeacherVision editorial team is comprised of teachers, experts, and content professionals dedicated to bringing you the most accurate and relevant information in the teaching space.

loading gif