Lightning Thief Flashcards
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Scythe
An implement used for mowing grass, grain, or other crops and composed of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle.
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Kleptomaniac
A persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive.
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Feigned
Not genuine or real.
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Hindquarters
The hind pair of legs of a quadruped.
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Vane
A movable device attached to an elevated object (such as a spire) for showing the direction of the wind.
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Disarm
To deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile.
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Befriended
To become or act as a friend to.
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Beheading
To cut off the head of.
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Venomous
Producing venom in a specialized gland and capable of inflicting injury or death.
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Hyperventilate
To breathe rapidly and deeply.
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Transactions
An exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds.
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Braying
To utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey.
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Mournfully
Expressing sorrow.
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Indignantly
Feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy.
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Pillaging
The act of looting or plundering especially in war.
