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Percy Jackson #1
The Lightning Thief (CH 1-11)
Term | Definition |
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scrawny | very thin |
materialized | appeared suddenly (like from nowhere) |
pulverize | to demolish, crush, or destroy completely |
glumly | gloomily or dejectedly |
shuddered | trembled or shook |
mournfully | sadly |
griping | complaining |
resented | hold a grudge against |
vivid | bright or intense |
anticipating | looking forward to |
retreating | withdrawing or moving away from |
disintegrate | to break up into tiny pieces and disappear |
reverently | with deep respect |
wistful | full of longing |
gingerly | carefully |
intrigued | interested |
sauntering | walking slowly or strolling |
gawk | stare in amazement |
skeptically | doubtfully |
quest | a mission |
omen | a sign |
humiliating | embarrassing |
alliance | cooperation or teamwork between people |
bewildered | confused |
hastily | quickly |
hovering | floating or levitating around |
grimaced | made a face at something unpleasant |
illusion | a perception that is different from reality |
wary | cautious, watchful |
melancholy | sad or unhappy |
pleaded | begged |
impulsive | careless or swayed by emotion |
impertinent | not important to or rude |