Lightning Thief Flashcards
(Page 3) Probation
the action of suspending the sentence of a convicted offender and giving the offender freedom during good behavior under the supervision of a probation office
(Page 4) Stele
a usually carved or inscribed stone slab or pillar used for commemorative purposes
(Page 9) Materialized
to appear especially suddenly
(Page 11) Misinterpret
to understand wrongly
(Page 58) Reverently
expressing or characterized by: worshipful
(Page 76) Finality
the character or condition of being final, settled, irrevocable, or complete
(Page 107) Pulverize
to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles
(Page 111) Manic
affected with, relating to, characterized by, or resulting from
(Page 132) Kowtow
to show obsequious deference
(Page 165) Elongated
stretched out
(Page 177) Abruptly
in a sudden and unexpected way
(Page 180) Sympathize
to share in suffering or grief
(Page 244) Metamorphosis
change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
(Page 248) Mournful
expressing sorrow
(Page 254) Indignation
anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
(Page 269) Morale
the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, confidence, or loyalty) of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand
(Page 270) Tentatively
with hesitancy or uncertainty : in a tentative manner
(Page 300) Stalactites
a deposit of calcium carbonate (such as calcite) resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or sides of a cave
(Page 303) Chided
to voice disapproval to : reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner
(Page 353) Contemplating
to view or consider with continued attention: meditate on
