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 officer

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(Page 6) Scythe

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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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(Page 8) Philosophical

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the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology

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(Page 75) Gable

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the vertical triangular end of a building from cornice or eaves to ridge

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(Page 76) Finality

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the condition of being at an ultimate point especially of development or authority

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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 112) Glumly

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DREARY, GLOOMY

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(Page 129) Tendencies

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a particular kind of thought or action

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(Page 169) Sloshed

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Walking/splashing sound in the water

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(Page 176) Marred

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to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : SPOIL

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(Page 182) Convexity

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the quality or state of being convex, rounded or spherical

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(Page 182) Elongated

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to grow in length

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(Page 185) Insufferable

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not to be endured

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(Page 186) Impertinent

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given to or characterized by insolent rudeness

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(Page 190) Despair

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loss of hope

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(Page 197) Accomplices

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one associated with another especially in wrongdoing

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(Page 212) Murk

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GLOOM, DARKNESS

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(Page 289) 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 292) Televangelist

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an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs