Lightning Thief Flashcards
Vitally; Adverb, Chapter 1 pg 7
Of the utmost important
Twinge; Noun, Chapter 3 pg 32
A sudden sharp stab of pain
Gesture; Noun, Chapter 3 pg 36
A movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude
Pulverize; Verb, Chapter 8 pg 107
To reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles
Converged; Verb Chapter 8 122
to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together
Sullen; Adjective Chapter 7 pg 96
gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
kowtow; Verb, Chapter 9 pg 132
to show obsequious deference
Suspecting; Verb, Chapter 10 pg 145
have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.
Whimpered; Verb, Chapter 10 pg 161
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
Delicacy; Noun, Chapter 10 pg 160
fineness or intricacy of texture or structure.
Curio; Noun, Chapter 11 pg 171
something (such as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre
Modulated; Verb, Chapter 11 pg 180
to tune to a key or pitch
Convexity; Noun , Chapter 11 pg 182
the quality or state of being convex
Indignantly; Adjective, Chapter 12 pg 189
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation
Pillaging; Verb, Chapter 12 pg 189
to plunder ruthlessly
Revelation; Noun, Chapter 14 pg 212
something that is revealed by God to humans
Steeples; Noun, Chapter 14 pg 212
a tall structure usually having a small spire at the top and surmounting a church tower
Mildewed; Noun, Chapter 16 pg 246
a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi
Straitjacket; Noun, Chapter 16 pg 252
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
Mystified; Verb, Chapter 17 pg 268
to make mysterious or obscure
Solicitors; Noun, Chapter 18 pg 283
one that solicits
Obedience; Noun, Chapter 18 pg 283
an act or instance of obeying
Loitering; Verb, Chapter 18 pg 283
to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses
Muzak; Trademark, Chapter 18 pg 283
used for recorded background music
Disembark; Verb, Chapter 18 pg 290
to remove the shore from a ship
Erebus; Noun, Chapter 18 pg 291
a personification of darkness in Greek mythology
