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 officer
“Page 4” Sphinx
A winged female monster in Greek mythology having a woman’s head and a lion’s body and noted for killing anyone unable to answer its riddle
“Page 5” Snickered
To laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner
“Page 76” Finality
The condition of being at an ultimate point especially of development or authority
“Page 107” Desnag
A rough sharp or jagged projecting part
“Page 119” Gurgled
Make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle.
“Page 171” Statuary
Sculpture consisting of statues; statues regarded collectively.
“Page 186” Impertinent
Not showing proper respect; rude.
“Page 226” Heaping
Having its contents piled above the brim or edge.
“Page 229” Cranking
Give a bend to.
“Page 230” Asphalt
A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, flooring, roofing, etc.
“Page 281” Eagerly
Used to emphasize a strong desire to do or have something.
Page 277” Reptilian
Relating to or characteristic of reptiles.
“Page 282” Compendium
A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.
“Page 283” Nereid
A bristle worm of the polychaete family ( Nereidae).
“Page 283” Gulped
Swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly.
“Page 284” Lapel
The part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar which is folded back on either side of the front opening.
“Page 284” Elegant
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
“Page 286” Agitated
Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
“Page 289” Swaying
Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side.
“Page 337” muzak
Recorded light background music played through speakers in public places.
“Page 339” Domed
Covered with or shaped like a rounded vault.
“Page 341” Domain
An area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government.
“Page 346” Wistfully
With a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
“Page 374” Pursed
(With reference to the lips) pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation.
