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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) English vocabulary

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  • transfigure

    Word

    to change something completely so that it looks or feels very different

  • preoccupy

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • filch

    Word

    to steal something small or of little value

  • dolt

    Word

    a stupid or foolish person

  • enunciate

    Word

    to pronounce words clearly

  • tyke

    Word

    a child, especially one who is lively or mischievous

  • whelk

    Word

    a sea snail with a spiral shell, often eaten as food

  • ensnare

    Word

    to catch or trap someone or something, especially by tricking them

  • earwax

    Word

    a waxy substance produced in the ear

  • nimbus

    Word

    a ring of light around the sun, moon, or a saint in art

  • levitation

    Word

    the act of rising and staying in the air without visible support

  • swish

    Word

    to move with a soft rushing or brushing sound

  • bewitch

    Word

    to make someone feel strongly attracted or fascinated

  • pewter

    Word

    a hard gray metal alloy used for making cups, plates, and decorative objects

  • wizardry

    Word

    great skill that seems almost magical

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • petunia

    Word

    a garden plant with large, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers

  • tripe

    Word

    the stomach of a cow or other animal, used as food

  • fearfully

    Word

    in a way that shows fear or anxiety

  • chessboard

    Word

    a board with 64 squares used for playing chess

  • wormwood

    Word

    a plant with a strong bitter taste, used in medicine and in making absinthe

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • predisposition

    Word

    a tendency to think, feel, or act in a particular way

  • wagering

    Word

    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • sulk

    Word

    to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed

  • feathering

    Word

    the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • cloaking

    Word

    the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

  • incantation

    Word

    words spoken as part of a magic spell or ritual

  • alchemist

    Word

    a person who practices alchemy, especially in old stories or history

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • toffee

    Word

    a hard, chewy sweet made from sugar and butter

  • enchantment

    Word

    a feeling of being charmed or delighted

  • beater

    Word

    a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food

  • barbaric

    Word

    very cruel, violent, or shocking

  • fiend

    Word

    a very bad or cruel person

  • frightful

    Word

    causing fear or dread; very scary

  • bugger

    Word

    an annoying or unpleasant person

  • jinx

    Word

    a person or thing that brings bad luck

  • broomstick

    Word

    the long handle of a broom

  • elixir

    Word

    a magical or medicinal drink or liquid

  • cleverness

    Word

    the quality of being clever and quick to understand or solve problems

  • inking

    Word

    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • invisibility

    Word

    the state of being impossible to see

  • pruning

    Word

    the act of cutting back a plant, tree, or bush to help it grow better

  • stopper

    Word

    a person or thing that stops something

  • infusion

    Word

    a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water

  • arse

    Word

    a rude word for the buttocks

  • dismal

    Word

    very sad, gloomy, or depressing

  • pitying

    Word

    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • rudimentary

    Word

    basic and not yet well developed

  • triumphing

    Word

    winning or succeeding after a struggle

  • headless

    Word

    having no head

  • meddle

    Word

    to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed

  • alas

    Word

    used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • peppermint

    Word

    a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

  • quill

    Word

    a pen made from a bird's feather

  • momentarily

    Word

    for a very short time

  • stutter

    Word

    to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • snare

    Word

    a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals

  • goblin

    Word

    a small, ugly, or evil creature in stories and folklore

  • chaser

    Word

    a person or thing that chases something

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • prefect

    Word

    an official in some schools or organizations who has authority over others

  • monstrous

    Word

    very ugly, frightening, or shocking

  • checkmate

    Word

    the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

  • bloody hell

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • peril

    Word

    serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

  • your mum

    Phrase

    an insulting remark about someone's mother

  • witchcraft

    Word

    the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • potion

    Word

    a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

  • weak tea

    Phrase

    weak or unconvincing arguments, ideas, or efforts

  • sit on it

    Phrase

    Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • caretaker

    Word

    a person who looks after a building or property

  • horrific

    Word

    extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

  • prune

    Word

    a dried plum

  • mellow

    Word

    pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • done for

    Phrase

    in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

  • sizing

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    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • conveniently

    Word

    in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • land with

    Phrase

    to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with

  • shoo

    Word

    to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • equip

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    to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

  • scarring

    Word

    the process of forming scars as a wound heals

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

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