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Lightning Thief Flashcards

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Vitally; Adverb, Chapter 1 pg 7

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Of the utmost important

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Twinge; Noun, Chapter 3 pg 32

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A sudden sharp stab of pain

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Gesture; Noun, Chapter 3 pg 36

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A movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude

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Pulverize; Verb, Chapter 8 pg 107

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To reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles

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Converged; Verb Chapter 8 122

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to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together

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Sullen; Adjective Chapter 7 pg 96

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gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed

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kowtow; Verb, Chapter 9 pg 132

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to show obsequious deference

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Suspecting; Verb, Chapter 10 pg 145

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have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

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Whimpered; Verb, Chapter 10 pg 161

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(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.

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Delicacy; Noun, Chapter 10 pg 160

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fineness or intricacy of texture or structure.

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Curio; Noun, Chapter 11 pg 171

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something (such as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre

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Modulated; Verb, Chapter 11 pg 180

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to tune to a key or pitch

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Convexity; Noun , Chapter 11 pg 182

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the quality or state of being convex

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Indignantly; Adjective, Chapter 12 pg 189

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feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation

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Pillaging; Verb, Chapter 12 pg 189

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to plunder ruthlessly

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Revelation; Noun, Chapter 14 pg 212

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something that is revealed by God to humans

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Steeples; Noun, Chapter 14 pg 212

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a tall structure usually having a small spire at the top and surmounting a church tower

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Mildewed; Noun, Chapter 16 pg 246

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a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi

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Straitjacket; Noun, Chapter 16 pg 252

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a cover or overgarment of strong material (such as canvas) used to bind the body and especially the arms closely in restraining a violent prisoner or patient

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Mystified; Verb, Chapter 17 pg 268

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to make mysterious or obscure

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Solicitors; Noun, Chapter 18 pg 283

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one that solicits

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Obedience; Noun, Chapter 18 pg 283

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an act or instance of obeying

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Loitering; Verb, Chapter 18 pg 283

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to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses

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Muzak; Trademark, Chapter 18 pg 283

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used for recorded background music

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Disembark; Verb, Chapter 18 pg 290

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to remove the shore from a ship

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Erebus; Noun, Chapter 18 pg 291

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a personification of darkness in Greek mythology

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