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Lightning thief chapters 6-10
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English
9th Grade
10/22/2013

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Forge
Definition
To shape metal using heat and hammers (blacksmiths do this)
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Skeptical(ly)
Definition
Doubting, unwilling to believe
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Millennia (Millenium)
Definition
A period of 1000 years
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Intention(al)(ly)
Definition
Your conscious choice or decision
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Summon(ed)
Definition
To order someone to do something
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Quest
Definition
A journey in order to achieve or find something
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Mar(red)
Definition
Harmed or spoiled
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Extended Family
Definition
Family members outside your immediate family - cousins, 2nd cousins, etc
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Toiletries
Definition
Shampoo, toothpaste, etc
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Prophecy/Phophecies
Definition
Foretelling the future makes you a prophet
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Nymph
Naiad
Definition
-a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful young woman
-a nymph inhabiting a river, spring, or waterfall
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Destiny
Definition
Your destined or fated future
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Seniority
Definition
Arranging people in order of age or years worked
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Cautious
Definition
To be careful and avoid risks in decision-making
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Portion
Definition
A small part of a bigger whole
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Ares
Definition
Greek God of violence, glory, honour, destruction in war, son of Zeus & Hera (sister Athena=military strategy)
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Conch
Definition
Large sea shell used as a kind of trumpet
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Armory
Definition
Place where a city stores weapons/trains for war
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Hearth
Definition
The area surrounding a fire place- associated with family life
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Barbaric
Definition
Violent uncivilized people
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Patron
Definition
Person who sponsors an artist
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Impulsive
Definition
Lack self-control over impulses
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Humiliate
Definition
Harm someone else's sense of self-worth, telling someone they are worthless
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Pulverize
Definition
Literally: reduce to a powder
Metaphorically: destroy./kill, or defeat in a sport
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Excel
Definition
To be very talented at and succeed at some activity
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Jack of all trades
Definition
(master of none)
To be fairly good at a number of skills, but not excellent at any of them
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Parry
Definition
Block someone's weapon with your own (as it sword fights)
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Disarm
Definition
To take away someone's weapon or ability to fight
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Spar
Definition
Pretend or practice fighting, as preparation for the real thing
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Manic
Definition
Wild excitement and energy, sometimes (but not necessarily) to the point of mental illness
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Appraise
Definition
Judge how good something is, or how much it is worth
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Singe
Definition
To be burned when you get too close to a source of heat
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Reassure
Definition
To make someone feel better about themselves
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Debate
Definition
To argue two sides of a position
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Vow
Definition
Pledge an oath, swear on your honour/family name to do something
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Honorary
Definition
A title given to someone as an honour, with no real responsibilities involved
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Draw Lots
Definition
Toss a coin, gamble to decide who
has to or gets to do something
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To Sire
Definition
To father
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Carnage
Definition
Mass death (literally: many corpses)
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Oath
Definition
A serious promise that you "swear" to uphold
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Aura
Definition
A "glow" that surrounds something that is special, holy or valuable, or that supposedly surrounds the human body
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Torment
Definition
To cause Severe physical or mental suffering
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To Escort
Definition
To safely guide someone
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Horde
Definition
A large group (especially of an army)
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Wary
(warily)
Definition
cautious about possible dangers or problems.
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Gaudy
Definition
Showy, inappropriate, in bad taste
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Sly
Definition
Smart in planning to fool others
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Alliance
(Ally)
Definition
Partner with someone in order to fight against another
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Privilege
Definition
Something that you enjoy but not by right-- it can be taken away from you
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Maim
Definition
To wound in a serious way
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Plume
Plumage
Definition
long, soft feather(s) displayed by a bird , or on a hat/helmet as decoration
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Taunt
Definition
Mock or make fun of someone with words in order to hurt their feelings
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Viper
Definition
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs
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Scowl
Definition
Frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
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Distract(ed)
Definition
Distract is to prevent something or someone from concentration on something
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Venomous
Definition
Full of anger, malice or spite, as a snake is with venom
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Resent
Definition
To resent something is to feel anger or bitterness toward it.
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Tendency (ies)
Definition
An inclination towards a certain kind of behaviour
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Crevice
Definition
A tiny crack or opening in a rock wall
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Verdict
Definition
The finding or final decision at a trial
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Spontaneous
Definition
To be willing to do something on the spur of the moment
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Combustion
Definition
Chemicals combining with Oxygen to produce heat, as with gasoline in an engine
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Relent
Definition
To soften in attitude towards someone
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Grimace
Definition
A type of facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain.
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Celestial
Definition
Having to do with the stars or the heavens
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Proverb(ial)
Definition
Widely known, famous saying
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Diplomacy
Diplomat
Definition
Negotiating rather than fighting to solve problems
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Intervene
Definition
Come in between two people, who might be fighting
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Mildew
Definition
Mold that grows on damp surfaces
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Sane
Definition
Having all of your mental abilities working properly
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Recepticle
Definition
A container for something
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Tendril
Definition
A slender thread or hair-like part of something, often a plant
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Reptilian
Definition
Like a reptile (inhuman or cold-blooded)
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Kaleidoscope
Definition
A toy made of a tube and mirrors that creates interesting colours and patterns through its eyepiece
--A constantly changing pattern caused by the above
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Rival
Definition
An enemy or someone you go up against in a competition
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Domain
Definition
Area controlled by a particular ruler or government
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Possessed
Definition
When you are taken over by a god or spirit
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Vulnerable
Definition
Likely to be harmed or damaged
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