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PercyJackson chp 1-5

vocabulary for Percy Jackson chapters 1-5

TermDefinition
bleat v., to make a sound like a sheep or goat
hallucination n., something (such as an image, a sound, or a smell) that seems real but does not really exist
miffed adj., slightly angry or annoyed
minion n., someone who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss
falter v., to walk or move in an unsteady way
lumbering adj., moving in a slow or awkward way
asphalt n., a black, tar-like substance that is used for making roads
reek v., to have a very strong and unpleasant smell
pummel v., to repeatedly hit or punch very hard
flail v. to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way
livestock n., farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people
solstice n., one of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator
reverently adv., showing a lot of respect
recoil v., to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting
wistful adj., having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that made you happy in the past
pavilion n., a building in a park or garden that usually has open sides and is used for parties, concerts, or other events
columns n., long posts made of stone that are used to support a building
cherub n., a small, child-like angel
pseudonym n., a fake name
mortal adj., certain to die
immortal adj., living forever
feign v., to pretend or fake
expel v., to force someone to leave a place or an organization
kleptomaniac n., a mentally ill person who steals constantly
scrawny adj., skinny and not particularly strong
talons n., the sharp claws and feet found on a bird of prey (falcon, eagle, etc.)
squall n., a violent storm
ajar adj., open slightly
eavesdrop v., to overhear or listen in on another person's conversation
Created by: MsRisch
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