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Lightning Thief Flashcards

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(Page 3) Probation

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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

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(Page 4) Stele

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a usually carved or inscribed stone slab or pillar used for commemorative purposes

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(Page 9) Materialized

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to appear especially suddenly

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(Page 11) Misinterpret

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to understand wrongly

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(Page 58) Reverently

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expressing or characterized by: worshipful

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(Page 76) Finality

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the character or condition of being final, settled, irrevocable, or complete

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(Page 107) Pulverize

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

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(Page 111) Manic

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affected with, relating to, characterized by, or resulting from

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(Page 132) Kowtow

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to show obsequious deference

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(Page 165) Elongated

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stretched out

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(Page 177) Abruptly

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in a sudden and unexpected way

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(Page 180) Sympathize

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to share in suffering or grief

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(Page 244) Metamorphosis

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change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means

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(Page 248) Mournful

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expressing sorrow

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(Page 254) Indignation

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anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

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(Page 269) Morale

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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

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(Page 270) Tentatively

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with hesitancy or uncertainty : in a tentative manner

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(Page 300) Stalactites

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a deposit of calcium carbonate (such as calcite) resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or sides of a cave

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(Page 303) Chided

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to voice disapproval to : reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner

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(Page 353) Contemplating

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to view or consider with continued attention: meditate on

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