-
frantic
wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. -
confrontation
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties. -
comforted
improve the mood of or restore a sense of well-being to. -
inherited
A Kingdoms Keepers Adventure the syndrome.
"Maybe i inherited it,but i don't know because my parents aren't around to ask"(Pearson 1).derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors -
genuine
genuine truly what something is said to be ;authentic " dad's way of announcing that he used to be a punker but is now a middle -school ally turned my dad into this genuine throwback" -
eulogies
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died -
burrowed
a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
''still,i considered the M16 my bestest of besties always by my side even at night ,burrowed into my sleeping bag with me .'' -
uncontrollably
free from control by a superior power. the 5th wave by rick yancey
"shaking uncontrollably i'm sweating i'm freezing cold .(yancey 42) -
ward
a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient. "one main ward for the infected and a smaller shack for the two doctors who tended the dying before they,too, -
preserved
maintain or keep alive (a memory or quality)."My memory has preserved what happened next as a series of snapshots," (Yancey 98) -
strapped
short of money "My legs kick helplessly against the restraints,strapped in tight,running(Yancey 116) -
hygiene
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness."like personal hygiene." pg 170 -
recruit
a person newly enlisted in the armed forces and not yet fully trained "then picks another Recruit at random and screams " pg 222 -
semiautomatic
The mechanism of semi-automatic (or auto-loading) firearms is usually what is known as a closed-bolt firing system. In a closed-bolt system, a round must first be chambered manually before the weapon can fire. When the trigger is pulled, only the hammer and firing pin move, striking and firing the cartridge."dressed up like a soldier with a high-powered semiautomatic rifle ". page 318 -
sacrifice
an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to God or to a divine or supernatural figure. the everlasting sacrifice is over. pg 2 -
persisted
continue to exist; be prolonged.her smile persisted as if i'd answered ,fine and you?. the last star 44 -
armory
A place where weapons are kept. there were dozens of them , a freaking'armory down there ,zombie said, but he also said no -
Avoidable
able to be avoided or prevented."i'm planning to kill her and Evan walker--but this is avoidable."(Yancey 107) the Last Star -
barricade
an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces. -
concussion
temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. The term is also used loosely of the aftereffects such as confusion or temporary incapacity.."when the concussion from the blast hurled them into the air."(Yancey 157 ) -
Uranium
the chemical element of atomic number 92, a gray, dense radioactive metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors. -
composed
having one's feelings and expression under control; calm."zombie,and she's trying very hard to stay composed"(Yancey 210) -
companion
a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels." The hub , my ever-faithful companion (Yancey 214) -
treacherous
hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.."Now's your chance,cass take out your knife and cut out her treacherous heart. . .if you can find it .if she has one "(Yancey 234)
