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RedPyramid5-8

vocab for Red Pyramid chapters 5-8

TermDefinition
dissipate v., to cause to spread out and vanish
loom v., to appear suddenly
province n., a smaller, out-lying region of a larger country
limestone n., a really white stone that is formed from animal remains like shells and coral
timber n., a board, a large piece of wood that has been cut for use in building
pillar n., a column or supporting platform
scribe n., a professional writer
primal adj., basic, primitive, unrefined
depict v., to show using pictures
gingerly adv., very cautious or careful
sympathetically adv., showing sensitivity towards others
adjoin v., to be next to or in contact with
shimmer v., to shine with a wavering light
jasmine n., an exotic flower that gives off a very strong scent
chide v. to pick on or express mild disapproval of
grovel v., to beg pathetically
silhouette n., the outline of an object seen against light
manipulate v., to get someone or something to do what you want them to do
inquisitive adj., curious; full of questions
impeccable adj., free from fault or blame
queasy adj., nauseated; feeling sick to one's stomach
divine adj., of or relating to a God or gods
banish v., to drive away or get rid of
exile v., to force someone to leave their country or home
albino n., a human being or animal that is born with a lack of pigment and usually a milky skin, white or colorless hair, and eyes with pink or blue iris and deep red pupil
illustration n., a picture or diagram that explains or decorates
stylus n., a writing instrument used by ancient people to scratch symbols on clay or wax tablets
reed n., a tall slender grass that grows in watery areas
incompetent adj., unable to do something well
incinerate v., to burn
sinewy adj., skinny and muscular
palette n., a thin board or tablet used by a painter
lithe adj., light and graceful in movement
futilely adv., done in a way that has no result or effect
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