the lightning thief Flashcards

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kleptomaniac (p3)

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a persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive

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probation pg3

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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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3
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steles

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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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armory pg79

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a supply of arms for defense or attack

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5
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mausoleums

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a usually stone building with places for entombment of the dead above ground

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6
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talons

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the claws of an animal

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7
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pulverize

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reduce to fine particles

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quarrel pg 134

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a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms.

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9
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gruesome pg 140

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causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

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memento pg 140

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an object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event.

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receptacle pg 140

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an object or space used to contain something

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12
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mournfully pg169

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expressing or full of sorrow

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13
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impertinent pg 186

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given to or characterized by insolent rudeness

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14
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mystefied

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to make mysterious or obscure

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15
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hurtling

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to move rapidly or forcefully

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16
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cramming

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to pack tight

17
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morale

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principles, teachings, or conduct

18
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chasm

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deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) :

19
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ballistic

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extremely and usually suddenly excited, upset, or angry

20
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tentatively

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with hesitancy or uncertainty :

21
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grimmest

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fierce in disposition or action

22
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cult

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a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious

23
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adolescent

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a young person who is developing into an adult : one who is in the state of

24
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chaotic

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25
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rottweiler

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