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PJ Chapters 1-11
Percy Jackson Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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scrawny | thin and bony; skinny |
materialized | appeared |
pulverize | to ground or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome |
glumly | sullenly or silently gloomy; dejected |
shuddered | trembled or shivered suddenly |
mournfully | feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret or grief |
griping | complaining; grumbling |
resented | felt bitterness toward |
vivid | powerful or intense |
anticipating | looking forward or expecting |
retreating | withdrawing or moving away from a battle with the enemy |
disintegrate | break up into small parts, typically as the result of impact or decay |
reverently | deeply respectful |
wistful | vaguely longing, sadly thoughtful |
intrigued | to be interested or curious |
sauntering | walking in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort |
gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
skeptically | showing doubt or disbelief; questioningly |
quest | a long search or journey |
omen | an event regarded as a portent of good or evil |
humiliating | very embarrassing |
alliance | an agreement to work together for mutual benefit |
bewildered | completely puzzled or confused |
hastily | quickly and with little thought |
hovering | lingering close at hand, especially in a hesitant or uncertain manner |
grimaced | twisted the face to express pain, anger, or disgust |
illusion | a false image or idea |
wary | cautious or untrusting |
melancholy | sadness |
pleaded | begged |
impulsive | acting without thought |
impertinent | rude and disrespectful |