Supernatural control of physical forces or events, as by spells or ritual actions.

A search, especially an arduous one for something that is greatly desired.

A wool fabric that has an intricately detailed design of curved shapes, or the design itself.

A macabre or grotesque sculpture of an animal or person, often carved as an architectural ornament.

A person who sees or experiences an occurrence.

In Greek and Roman mythology, the food or drink of the gods.

To breathe at an abnormally rapid rate, so increasing the rate of loss of carbon dioxide.

A haze overt the eye; something that obscures

Of or pertaining to humanity or human beings; human.

Motivated by spontaneous wishes and needs rather than careful thought.

The act of swaying while in swift forward motion.

Not subject to death or decay; living for ever.

A printed sheet to be handed out or mailed for advertising or publicity; handbill.

Any society and its culture at a particular time or over a span of time.

An object or device intended or used as a means of offense or defense.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Fate or destiny, especially that of destruction or death.

The sudden, hurried, panicked mass movement of a large group of animals; any similar movement or rush of a crowd,

A characteristic odor, especially a pleasant one.

An incorrect or inappropriate name.

Additions of personnel or material to a military force.

A long slender cord, strap, or rod.

Capable of being hurt or injured.

Having no beginning or end; existing outside of time; timeless.

A sad, gloomy, or depressed state or quality.

Prompting disgust or aversion; distasteful.

The person with whom one is competing; competitor.

A sweet or refreshing drink, especially fruit juice.

Under a magic spell; bewitched.

Not capable of being seen; not visible.

A person who lacks the courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty; a person easily discouraged or intimidated by fear.

A silver coin minted in ancient Greece.

A state, condition, or place pf complete disorder and confusion.

To give up or yield (oneself) to the power, will, or authority of another.

A weapon for cutting or thrusting, consisting of a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt.

A serious situation or sudden crisis, usually unforeseen, that requires immediate action.

An underground or underwater passageway, as for railroad through a mountain or for a road under a river or city.

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Percy Jackson BK1 #5

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Term	Definition
Magic	Supernatural control of physical forces or events, as by spells or ritual actions.
Quest	A search, especially an arduous one for something that is greatly desired.
Chauffeur	One employed to drive a car.
Paisley	A wool fabric that has an intricately detailed design of curved shapes, or the design itself.
Gargoyle	A macabre or grotesque sculpture of an animal or person, often carved as an architectural ornament.
Witness	A person who sees or experiences an occurrence.
Ambrosia	In Greek and Roman mythology, the food or drink of the gods.
Hyperventilate	To breathe at an abnormally rapid rate, so increasing the rate of loss of carbon dioxide.
Mist	A haze overt the eye; something that obscures
Mortal	Of or pertaining to humanity or human beings; human.
Impulsive	Motivated by spontaneous wishes and needs rather than careful thought.
Careen	The act of swaying while in swift forward motion.
Immortal	Not subject to death or decay; living for ever.
Flyer	A printed sheet to be handed out or mailed for advertising or publicity; handbill.
Celestial	Of or pertaining to heaven.
Civilization	Any society and its culture at a particular time or over a span of time.
Weapon	An object or device intended or used as a means of offense or defense.
Propaganda	Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
Doom	Fate or destiny, especially that of destruction or death.
Stampede	The sudden, hurried, panicked mass movement of a large group of animals; any similar movement or rush of a crowd,
Demon	An evil spirit.
Scent	A characteristic odor, especially a pleasant one.
Misnomer	An incorrect or inappropriate name.
Reinforcements	Additions of personnel or material to a military force.
Whip	A long slender cord, strap, or rod.
Vulnerable	Capable of being hurt or injured.
Eternal	Having no beginning or end; existing outside of time; timeless.
Melancholy	A sad, gloomy, or depressed state or quality.
Repulsive	Prompting disgust or aversion; distasteful.
Rival	The person with whom one is competing; competitor.
Nectar	A sweet or refreshing drink, especially fruit juice.
Enchanted	Under a magic spell; bewitched.
Invisible	Not capable of being seen; not visible.
Coward	A person who lacks the courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty; a person easily discouraged or intimidated by fear.
Drachma	A silver coin minted in ancient Greece.
Chaos	A state, condition, or place pf complete disorder and confusion.
Submit	To give up or yield (oneself) to the power, will, or authority of another.
Sword	A weapon for cutting or thrusting, consisting of a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt.
Emergency	A serious situation or sudden crisis, usually unforeseen, that requires immediate action.
Tunnel	An underground or underwater passageway, as for railroad through a mountain or for a road under a river or city.

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