ALICE IN WONDERLAND

antipathy

a feeling of strong dislike

bank

financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money

to creep

to move slowly

croquet

a game in which players hit a ball through a series of hoops

currant

a small red or black berry used in jellies and jams

custard

sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked, boiled or frozen

doze

a light fitful sleep

earnestly

in a sincere and serious manner

fancy

not plain; decorative or ornamented

to kneel

to rest one's weight on one's knees

latitude

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

longitude

the angular distance from the prime meridian at Greenwich

to peep

to look quickly, cautiously, or secretly

to poke

to thrust abruptly

to scold

to censure severely or angrily

to shrink

to wither, as with a loss of moisture

thump

a heavy dull sound

toffee

candy made of caramelized sugar

venture

an undertaking with an uncertain outcome

to wander

to move around or cause to move in a winding or circular course

wonder

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

bristle

a stiff hair

claw

sharp curved horny process on the toe of some animals

commotion

a disorderly outburst or tumult

fabulous

extremely pleasing

fender

a guard that protects a vehicle's wheel

fetch

go or come after and bring or take back

grin

draw the lips back into a smile or snarl

inquisitive

given to questioning

mutter

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

patter

make light, rapid and repeated sounds

putt

strike a golf ball lightly

quiver

shake with fast, tremulous movements

scurry

move about of proceed hurriedly

shed

cause or allow to flow or run out or over

shrill

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

signify

denote or connote

timid

showing fear and lack of courage

unabridged

not shortened by condensing or rewriting

upbeat

pleasantly optimistic and cheerful

weep

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain