Lassitude

LassitudeDefinition:weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.

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

My Sentence:Body shutting down, I fell into a deep lassitude.

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BenevolentlyDefinition:desiring to help others

Evidence from the novel: (Page 7)“ Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently, like a goddam king passing out favors.”

My Sentence:Benevolently, Cassidy smiled at the little orphan child.

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LanguidlyDefinition:lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow

Evidence from 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:Legs tiring, he started walking very languidly.

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SurreptitiouslyDefinition:acting in a stealthy way.

Evidence from novel: (page 17)“He studied the photograph surreptitiously and then closed the magazine and put it back where it belonged, on the top shelf.”

My Sentence:The book, big and top secret, was being studied surreptitiously.

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ContemptuousDefinition:showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.

Evidence from novel: (page 20)“ The guy’s voice was contemptuous.”

My Sentence:Sarah, talking in a contemptuous voice, yelled at Jesse.

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IngratiatingDefinition:charming; agreeable; pleasing

Evidence from novel: (page 24)“On the surface he was one of those pale, ingratiating kind of men who tiptoed through small, quick feet.”

My Sentence:Teeth shining, Taylor gave Selena an ingratiating smile.

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FeigningDefinition:Pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

Evidence from novel: (page 26)“‘My help?’ Archie asked, feigning surprise, trying to keep any trace of mockery out of his voice.”

My Sentence:Jessica, turning 16 that day, feigned surprise when she found out her parents had gotten her a car

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AudacityDefinition:The willingness to take bold risks

Evidence from novel: (page 27)“Archie was surprised by Leon’s audacity, knowing his connection with The Vigils and bringing him in here this way.”

My Sentence:Peter, surprised at Lois’s audacity, agreed to go sky diving.

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IrrevocableDefinition: Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final

Evidence from novel: (page 36)“ ‘Thursday,’ Archie said, a command in hi voice, no nonsense, final, irrevocable.”

My Sentence:Edward, a vampire, and Bella, a mere human, had irrevocable love.

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InscrutableDefinition:Impossible to understand or interpret; impenetrable; mysterious

Evidence from novel: (page 37)“ ‘Ready,’ Archie said, keeping his face expressionless, inscrutable as usual, even though he felt a bead of perspiration trace a cold path from his armpit to his rib.”

My Sentence:Sherlock Holmes, the best detective ever, always had an inscrutable face.

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BewildermentDefinition:confusion resulting from failure to understand

Evidence from novel: (page 38)“He looked at the kid Goober who stood there in bewilderment, looking as if he were going to cry.”

My Sentence:Faces twisting, bewilderment fell upon the room.

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

Evidence from novel: (page 37)“ The black box was his nemesis.”

My Sentence:Fists flying, Batman fought his nemesis The Joker.

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Sacrilegious Definition:pertaining to or involving sacrilege

Evidence from novel: (page 45)“ ‘I know you wouldn’t consider anything so sacrilegious.’ “

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WistfulDefinition:characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning

Evidence from novel: (page 51)“Emilie smiled at Archie, suddenly wistful”

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BedlamDefinition:a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion

Evidence from novel: (page 70)“ ‘My God,’ Brother Eugene cried as he entered the classroom and beheld the bedlam.”

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RangyDefinition:(of animals or people) slender and long-limbed

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AdulationDefinition:excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery

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EdificeDefinition:any large, complex system or organization

Evidence from novel: (page 68)“He poured it on like Niagara-school spirit, the traditional sale that never failed, the Headmaster lying sick in the hospital, the brotherhood of Trinity, the need for funs to keep this magnificent edifice of education operating on all gears.”

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TumultuousDefinition:raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy

Evidence from novel: (page 74)“He watched Leon storm away, pushing his way through the tumultuous corridor, disappearing into the swarming stream of boys.”

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SimonizingDefinition:to shine or polish to a high sheen, especially with wax

Evidence from novel: (page 89)“Mrs. Swanson who sometimes smelled of liquor but was always eager to buy anything although she kept talking too long, rambling on about people John Sulkey didn’t even know; and good ole reliable Uncle Louie who was always simonizing his car although simonizing cars seemed part of Dark ages these days.”

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