Lassitude

LassitudeDefinition: a condition of indolent indifference.

Evidence from the novel:(Page:3) He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course.

My sentence: The lovely lassitude that bathed his mind was unlike any other.

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BenevolentlyDefinition: characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

Evidence from the novel: (page7) “Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently, like a goddam passing out favors.”

My sentence: He looked at the boy benevolently, although inside he was filled with angered toward him.

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LanguidlyDefinition: lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow.

Evidence from the novel: (page 11)“He moved with a subtle rhythm, languidly, the walk of an athlete although he hated all sports and had nothing but contempt for athletes.”

My sentence: Arms sagging, Trey languidly made his way to his next class.

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SurreptitiouslyDefinition: obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized.

Evidence from the novel: (page17) He studied the photograph surreptitiously and then closed the magazine and put it back were it belonged, on the top shelf.

My sentence: Mouth whispering, no one dares to speak out loud about the elephant in the room while looking at each other surreptitiously.

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ConptemptuousDefinition: showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.

Evidence From The Novel: (PAGE20) “The guy’s voice was contemptuous.”

My Sentence: Face stolid, the guy’s stare was contemptuous.

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IngratiatingDefinition: charming; agreeable; pleasing.

Evidence From The Novel: (PAGE24) “On the surface, he was one of those pale, ingratiating man who tiptoed through life on small, quick feet.”

My Sentence: Teeth sparkling, everyone love his ingratiating smile.

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FeigningDefinition: to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of: to feign sickness.

Evidence From The Novel: (PAGE26) “my, help?” Archie asked, feigning surprise, trying to keep any trace of mockery out of his voice.”

My Sentence: eyes blinking I stared blankly into his eyes steady and maintained a feigning attitude.

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AudacityDefinition: boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

Evidence From The Novel: (PAGE27) “Leon’s audacity, knowing his connection with the Vigils and bringing him in here this way.

My Sentence: Hand clenching, I couldn’t believe she had the audacity to say that about me.

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Chapters 5-8

IrrevocableDefinition: Not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable.

Evidence from the novel: (PAGE36) “Voice, nonsense, final, irrevocable.”

My sentence: Clicking, tapping, the irrevocable feeling of anticipation invaded the room.

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InscrutableDefinition: incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable.

Evidence from the novel: (page37) “”Read” Archie said, keeping his face expressionless, inscrutable as usual, even though he felt a bead of perspiration trace a cold path from his arm pit t o his rib.”

My sentence: Eyes blinking, I stood before the judge his stare as inscrutable as always.

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BewildermentDefinition: a confusing maze or tangle, as of objects or conditions.

Evidence from the novel: (page38) He “Looked at the kid Goober who stood there in bewilderment, looking as if he were going to cry.”

My sentence: Jaw stretched, eyes wide, I wondered where my brother was as I sat there in bewilderment.

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NemesisDefinition: an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.

Evidence from the novel: (page37) The “Black box was his nemesis.”

My sentence: Nostrils flaring, Charles stood before his number one nemesis at the boxing match.

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SacrilegiousDefinition: guilty of sacrilege. Evidence from the novel: (page45) I know

“You wouldn’t consider something so sacrilegious. “

My sentence: Finger pointing, everyone assumed he would never do something so sacrilegious.

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WistfulDefinition: characterized by melancholy ; longing; yearning.

Evidence from the novel: (page51) “Emile smiled at Archie, suddenly wistful.”

My sentence: Tears rolling, Tony would touch his heart and feel a wistful feeling inside.

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Chapters 9-16

Bedlam

Definition: a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE70)”My God", Brother Eugene cried as he entered the classroom and beheld the bedlam.

My Sentence: Crashing, clattering the twin towers came to an end.

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Rangy

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Adulation

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Edifice

Definition: a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE68) He poured it all like Niagara- school spirit, the traditional sale had never failed, the Headmaster lying sick in the hospital, the brotherhood of Trinity , the need for funds to keep the magnificent edifice of education operating on all gears.

My Sentence: The new edifice had glass glisining, door turning all in happiness of its grand opening.

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Tumultuous

Definition: full of tumult riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE74) He watched Leon storming away, pushing his way through the tumultuous corridor, disappearing into the swarming stream of boys.

My Sentence: Voices scream every got scared and the crowd turned into a tumultuous sea.

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Simonizing

Definition:to shine or polish to a high sheen, especially with wax: to simonize.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE89)“Mrs. Swanson who sometimes smelled like but was always eager to buy anything although she kept him talking too long, rambling on about people John Sulkey didn’t even know; and good ole reliable Uncle Louie who was always simonizing cars seemed part of the Dark Ages these days;”

My Sentence: polishing,shining,Sannet Loved her shoes so much she could not go a day without simonizing so that they could look sparkly clean.

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Commiseration

Definition: to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE107)“’I know,’ the teacher said, shaking his head sorrowfully, in commiseration.”

My Sentence: Heels clicking, the doctor stared at the boy who was prepared to die of cancer.

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Buoyant

Definition: 1. tending to float in a fluid. 2. capable of keeping a body afloat, as a liquid. 3. not easily depressed; cheerful. 4. cheering or invigorating.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE117)Brother Leon was buoyant today and his mood had spread about the classroom.

My Sentence: Smile spreading, I look at my new car in a very buoyant manner.

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Pandemonium

Definition: 1. wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos. 2. a place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos. 3. ( often initial capital letter ) the abode of all the demons. 4. hell.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE132)Suddenly, pandemonium struck.

My Sentence: children scream, toys flying, the day care was shower in pandemonium.

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Farce

Definition: 1. a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character. 2. humor of the type displayed in such works. 3. foolish show; mockery; a ridiculous sham.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE147)No body wants to sell the chocolates in the first place and it’s turned into a farce in some classes.

My Sentence: laughs sparking, everyone look at the Drake impersonator and knew that it was all a farce.

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Scapegoat

Definition: a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE151)

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Calisthenics

Definition:1. ( used with a plural verb ) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus. 2. ( used with a singular verb ) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE152)

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Quota

Definition: the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE152)

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Sibilant

Definition: hissing. Evidence From The Book: (PAGE155)

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Apathy

Definition: 1. absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. 2. lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE155)

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Bellows

Definition: 1. a device for producing a strong current of air, consisting of a chamber that can be expanded to draw in air through a valve and contracted to expel it through a tube. 2. anything resembling or suggesting bellows in form, as the collapsible part of a camera or enlarger. 3. the lungs.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE158)

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Disembodied

Definition: to divest (a soul, spirit, etc.) of a body.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE161)

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Precarious

Definition: dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: a precarious livelihood.

Evidence From The Book: (PAGE165)

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