The Lightning Thief Flashcards

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Kleptomaniac

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Someone with a irrational urge to steal.

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2
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Talons (Page 13.)

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The claws of an animal and especially a bird of prey.

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3
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Stele (Page 4.)

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A usually carved or inscribed stone slab or pillar used for commemorative purposes.

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4
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Gable

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

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5
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Pulverize

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

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6
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Singed

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Superficially or lightly burned : burned on the edges

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7
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Carnage

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Great and usually bloody slaughter or injury (as in battle)

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8
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Bitterest

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Exhibiting intense animosity

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9
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Reeking

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Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink.

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10
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Impertinent

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Not showing proper respect; rude.

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11
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Undivided

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Not separated into parts or pieces : existing as a single whole

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12
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Melancholoy

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Depression of spirits

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13
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Keening

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Of emotion or feeling

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14
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Tattered

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Torn into shreds

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15
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Televangelist

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An evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs

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16
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Portcullis

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A grating of iron hung over the gateway of a fortified place and lowered between grooves to prevent passage

17
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Stalactite

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

18
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Disembark

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To remove to shore from a ship

19
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Mastiff

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Any of a breed of very large massive powerful smooth-coated dogs that are apricot, fawn, or brindle and are often used as guard dogs

20
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Briskly

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Keenly alert

21
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Carbonation

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A salt or ester of carbonic acid

22
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Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.