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Percy Jackson #1
The Lightning Thief (CH 1-11)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| scrawny | very thin |
| materialized | appeared suddenly (like from nowhere) |
| pulverize | to demolish, crush, or destroy completely |
| glumly | gloomily or dejectedly |
| shuddered | trembled or shook |
| mournfully | sadly |
| griping | complaining |
| resented | hold a grudge against |
| vivid | bright or intense |
| anticipating | looking forward to |
| retreating | withdrawing or moving away from |
| disintegrate | to break up into tiny pieces and disappear |
| reverently | with deep respect |
| wistful | full of longing |
| gingerly | carefully |
| intrigued | interested |
| sauntering | walking slowly or strolling |
| gawk | stare in amazement |
| skeptically | doubtfully |
| quest | a mission |
| omen | a sign |
| humiliating | embarrassing |
| alliance | cooperation or teamwork between people |
| bewildered | confused |
| hastily | quickly |
| hovering | floating or levitating around |
| grimaced | made a face at something unpleasant |
| illusion | a perception that is different from reality |
| wary | cautious, watchful |
| melancholy | sad or unhappy |
| pleaded | begged |
| impulsive | careless or swayed by emotion |
| impertinent | not important to or rude |