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PJ Chapters 1-11
Percy Jackson Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scrawny | thin and bony; skinny |
| materialized | appeared |
| pulverize | to ground or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome |
| glumly | sullenly or silently gloomy; dejected |
| shuddered | trembled or shivered suddenly |
| mournfully | feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret or grief |
| griping | complaining; grumbling |
| resented | felt bitterness toward |
| vivid | powerful or intense |
| anticipating | looking forward or expecting |
| retreating | withdrawing or moving away from a battle with the enemy |
| disintegrate | break up into small parts, typically as the result of impact or decay |
| reverently | deeply respectful |
| wistful | vaguely longing, sadly thoughtful |
| intrigued | to be interested or curious |
| sauntering | walking in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort |
| gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
| skeptically | showing doubt or disbelief; questioningly |
| quest | a long search or journey |
| omen | an event regarded as a portent of good or evil |
| humiliating | very embarrassing |
| alliance | an agreement to work together for mutual benefit |
| bewildered | completely puzzled or confused |
| hastily | quickly and with little thought |
| hovering | lingering close at hand, especially in a hesitant or uncertain manner |
| grimaced | twisted the face to express pain, anger, or disgust |
| illusion | a false image or idea |
| wary | cautious or untrusting |
| melancholy | sadness |
| pleaded | begged |
| impulsive | acting without thought |
| impertinent | rude and disrespectful |