1. Vocabulary for “Folk Tales from Asia”
Week 11

2. plodded To walk with great effort. Verb.
The ranger plodded through the deep snow.

3. entrusted To make responsible for something. Verb.
King Arthur was entrusted with the sword Excalibur.

4. assured To convince someone. Verb.
The salesperson assured my mom she was getting the best possible price.

5. bountiful Abundant; plentiful. Adjective.
The bountiful harvest meant that everyone would have enough food for the winter.

6. diligence Willingness or ability to work steadily and carefully. Noun.
The diligence of Susan B. Anthony helped women gain the right to vote.

7. destiny The outcome that is bound to happen. Noun.
I believe it is my destiny to become famous.