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Intensified pg 72
The Lost Boy by David Pelzer
Definition - Become or make more intense.
" Mother's radar of hate intensified." -
Hyperactivity pg 43
The Lost Boy by David Pelzer
Definition - A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
"For that evening my hyperactivity ended as quickly as air could escape a ballon." -
Duped pg 89
Diary of a wimpy kid Cabin fever by Jeff Kinney
Definition-deceive; trick
" I can totally relate to getting duped into joining something ". -
Contemplating
Dork Diaries by Renee Russle
Definition- Look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Sentence- "Nikki was contemplating the whole time we were there". -
Dumbbells pg 182
Diary of a wimpy kid Rodrick rules by Jeff Kinney
Definition - A short bar with a weight at each end, used typically in pairs for exercise or muscle-building.
" I put on of dads dumbbells underneath a pillow". -
Hobble pg 71
Middle Row by Sylvia Olsen
Definition-walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.
"We help Uncle Dave hobble into the room...." -
Nuclear-Power pg 40
Middle Row by Sylvia Olsen
Definition- Of or relating to the nucleus of an atom.
Sentence- " Our logging crews were like nuclear-powered lawn mowers". -
Headgear pg 40
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Definition- Hats, helmets, and other items worn on the head.
Sentence-" But..But i'm gonna look like a nerd with Headgear on!" -
Tremors pg 30
A Child Called "It" by David Pelzer
Definition-An involuntary quivering movement. "Soon, the sound of mothers voice began to send tremors down my spine." -
Chairsperson pg 103
Diary of a wimpy kid #7 by Jeff Kiney
Definition- A chairman or chairwoman ¨There´s already a dance committee, which Rowley got invited to be since he´s the social chairperson. ¨ -
Rambunctious pg 50
The Lost Boy by David Pelzer
Definition- Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.
¨ David may be a bit Rambunctious ...¨ -
Nazi pg26
The Darkest Hour pg 10-28 by Caroline Tung
Definition- Nazi Germany is the common English name for the period in German history from 1933 to 1945.
Sentence- " We all serve the same mission: beating the Nazis ..." -
Disperses pg 55
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Toung
Definition- Distribute or spread over a wide area.
Sentence- "When Sabine Slices a loaf of bread and disperses a knob of cheese.". -
Mademoiselle pg 70
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Toung
Definition- A title or form of address used of or to an unmarried French-speaking woman.
Sentence- "Do you play mademoiselle -
Kerosene pg 175
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Toung
Definition-A light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heaters and lamps and as a cleaning solvent.
Sentence- " I'll get the Kerosene". -
Mourn pg 181
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung
Definition- Feel regret or sadness about (the loss or disappearance of something).
Sentence- " I cant mourn for him. I won't-not for the traitor like he was" ( Paterson 181 ). -
Maquis pg 136
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Toung
Definition-A nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke.
another term for marquess.
Sentence- " They call themselves the maquis", -
Scalpel pg 207
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung
Definition-A knife with a small, sharp, sometimes detachable blade, as used by a surgeon.
Sentence- " I look for something to cut me free a scalpel or scissors". -
Pyrenees 269
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung
Definition- The Pyrenees mountain range separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe.
Sentence- " So soon? I thought we might be able to rest the night before we start our streak through Pyrenees". -
Masters Degree pg 97
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11 by Jeff Kinney
Definition- A Masters degree is a second-cycle academic degree and the first level of graduate study.
Sentence-" and was going back to school full-time to finish her masters degree. -
Miniscule by 146
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung
Definition- Extremely small; tiny.
Sentence- " Its a Miniscule possibility ". -
Psychology Pg 138
Diary of a wimpy kid #11 by Jeff Kiney
Definition-The mental and emotional factors governing a situation or activity.
Sentence- " I used her library card to check out every book on psychology". -
Nauseating pg 62
A child called "It" by Dave pelzer
Definition- causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust; disgusting.
Sentence- " At first i thought it was nauseating, but the more ...." -
Vengeance pg 79
The Lost boy by David Pelzer
Definition- Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
Sentence - ¨ Waiting to reach out and strike with a Vengeance. -
Scrutinized pg 260
The Lost Boy by David Pelzer
Definition- Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Sentence- " I´d wring my hands as I scrutinized every scene¨.
