The Chocolate War Vocabulary Map

The Chocolate War Vocabulary Map

By: Kimberly Sea

Chapters 1-4Vocabulary

LassitudeDefinition: weariness of body or mind from strain

Evidence from the Novel: “He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course.” p.3

My Sentence: This horrible lassitude was beginning to disappear over time thankfully.

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BenevolentlyDefinition: characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

Evidence from the Novel: “Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently, like a goddam king passing out favors.” p.7

My Sentence: Although she is not a member of the club, she benevolently helps out the other members.

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LanguidlyDefinition: lacking in spirit or interest

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

My Sentence: Languidly, she finished the rest of her project.

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

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

My Sentence: She went into the classroom surreptitiously trying to get there before the teacher knew the bell had already rang.

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ContemptuousDefinition: showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.

Evidence from the Novel:“The guy’s voice was contemptuous.” p.20

My Sentence: He has had a very contemptuous attitude lately.

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IngratiatingDefinition: charming, agreeable, pleasing.

Evidence from the Novel:“On the surface, he is one of those pale, ingratiating kind of men who tiptoed through life on small, quick feet.” p.24

My Sentence: He acts like such an ingratiating person, but on the inside, he is a completely different person.

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FeigningDefinition: to make believe; pretend:

Evidence from the Novel:“My help?” Archie asked, feigning surprise, trying to keep any trace of mockery out of his voice.” p.26

My Sentence: Feigning sadness, Tom tried to hide his relief when he found out he had been removed from the play.

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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:“Archie was surprised by Leon’s audacity, knowing his connection with The Vigils and bringing him in here this way.” p.27

My Sentence: Can you believe he had the audacity to talk to his boss like that .

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Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary

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

Evidence from the Novel:“Thursday,” Archie said, a command in his voice, no nonsense, final, irrevocable.” p.36

My Sentence: They all have made an irrevocable decision that has been done and said.

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InscrutableDefinition: not easily understood; mysterious; unfathomable

Evidence from the Novel: “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.” p.37

My Sentence: A lot of people didn’t enjoy the movie because it seemed too inscrutable.

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BewildermentDefinition: bewildered state Evidence from the Novel:

“ He looked at the kid Goober who stood there in bewilderment, looking as if he were going to cry. P.38

My Sentence: Bewilderment covered her face when she found out about the surprising news.

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

Evidence from the Novel: “ The black box was his nemesis.” p.37

My Sentence: He couldn’t help but to stare at his nemesis with such hatred.

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SacrilegiousDefinition: pertaining to or involving sacrilege

Evidence from the Novel: “ I know you wouldn’t consider anything so sacrilegious.” p45

My Sentence: He despised the idea and how it seemed so sacrilegious.

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WistfulDefinition: characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.

Evidence from the Novel: “ Emile smiled at Archie, suddenly wistful.” p.51

My Sentence: Wistful, she stared at the sight for the very last time, trying to memorize every last detail.

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Chapters 9-16 Vocabulary

BedlamDefinition: a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion

Evidence From the Novel:“My God,” Brother Eugene cried as he entered the classroom and beheld the bedlam.” p.70

My Sentence: As the kids walked into the building, they couldn’t help but yell at the scene of bedlam.

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Rangy

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

Evidence from the Novel:“ He continued to fade, fade, easy, easy, stalling until he could spot the Goober, tall and rangy, downfield where he’d be waiting if he unloosed the ball.” p.77

My Sentence: He has always been a rangy person.

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Adulation

Definition: excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery.

Evidence from the Novel:“Despite the adulation of the guys at school, he felt as if there was some kind of distance between him and the fellows.” p.80

My Sentence: Because of the little incident that happened with the president, the adulation of the people started to change.

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Edifice

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

Evidence from the Novel:“Headmaster lying sick in the hospital, the brotherhood of Trinity, the need for funds to keep this magnificent edifice of education operating on all gears.” pg.68

My Sentence: The edifice was very interesting to look at

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Tumultuous

Definition: raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy: a tumultuous crowd of students

Evidence from the Novel:“He watched Leon storming away, pushing his way through the tumultuous corridor, disappearing into the swarming stream of boys.” p. 74

My Sentence: The tumultuous crowd of students started to quiet down when the teacher came in the hallway.

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Simonizing

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

Evidence from the Novel:“; and good ole reliable Uncle Louie who was always simonizing his car although simonizing cars seemed part of the Dark Ages these days.” p.89

My Sentence: When I went into the garage this morning, I found Dad outside simonizing his car.

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Commiseration

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

Evidence from the Novel:“I know” the teacher said, shaking his head in sorrowfully, in commiseration.” p.107

My Sentence: The judge sadly denied the young child with commiseration

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Chapter 17-20 Vocabulary

Buoyant

Definition: cheering or invigorating.

Evidence from the Novel: “Brother Leon was buoyant today and his mood had spread throughout the class.” p. 117

My Sentence: Ever since last class, everyone has seemed quite buoyant.

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Pandemonium

Definition: wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.

Evidence from the Novel:“Suddenly, pandemonium reigned.” p.132

My Sentence: The hallways were suddenly full of pandemonium.

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Chapters 21-24 Vocabulary

Farce

Definition: a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character

Evidence from the Novel:“Nobody wants to sell the chocolates in the first place and it’s turned into a kind of farce in some classes.” p. 147

My Sentence: What was suppose to be serious now turned into a kind of 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 Novel:“ He had the feeling that Brother Leon was that kind of character, that he would need a scapegoat and Brian would be closest at hand.” p.151

My Sentence: For the plan to work, a scapegoat was needed for the job.

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Calisthenics

Definition: gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus

Evidence from the Novel:“The boxing club working out in the gym, maybe, doing calisthenics or the other stuff boxers did.” p.152

My Sentence: While some of the kids actually practiced calisthenics and other exercise, others just stood on the side and watched.

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Quota

Definition: a proportional part or share of a fixed total amount or quantity

Evidence from the Novel:“ Read off the names of the boys who have reached or surpassed their quota.” p. 152

My Sentence: Surprisingly, everyone in the class has reached their quota.

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Sibilant

Definition: characterized by a hissing sound

Evidence from the Novel:“ Renault…. zero” Brother Leon said, his voice a sibilant whisper.” p. 155

My Sentence: Jack tried his best to hide his anger, his voice in a low sibilant manner.

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Apathy

Definition: lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting

Evidence from the Novel:“Infected by a disease we could call apathy.” p. 155

My Sentence: His apathy a lot of the times seems to affect her enthusiasm.

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Bellows

Definition: 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.

Evidence from the Novel:“His chest rose like a human bellows.” p.158

My Sentence: He started quickly sucking in air similar to bellows.

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Disembodied

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

Evidence from the Novel:“He had never spoken to Leon on the telephone before and the disembodied voice at the other end of the line had caught him off balance.” p.161

My Sentence: Listening to his voice on the other side of the line, Derek’s voice sounded so disembodied.

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Precarious

Definition: dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another

Evidence from the Novel:“Funny, he knew Leon was in a precarious position and yet there was still the danger of underestimating him.” p.165

My Sentence: Usually, I despised John but today, I felt sad watching him being placed in such a precarious position.

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Malingers

Definition: to pretend illness, especially in order to shirk one's duty, avoid work

Evidence from the Novel:“The malingers, the malcontents-----they always rally around a rebel.” p.165

My Sentence: The malingers are always up to something which is why most of us avoid them.

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Malcontents

Definition: not satisfied or content  with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.

Evidence from the Novel:“The malingers, the malcontents-----they always rally around a rebel.” p. 165

My Sentence: When the decision was finally made, everyone looked as if they were malcontents.

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Chapters 25-28 Vocabulary

Exultancy

Definition: the act of exulting;  lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.

Evidence from the Novel:“For the first time, the word brought exultancy to him, a lifting of the spirit.” p.177

My Sentence: Surprisingly, the performance brought exultancy to Taylor.

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Derision

Definition: ridicule; mockery Evidence from the Novel:“The chuckle turned into a hoot of derision.” p.192

My Sentence: As the performance continued, a bit of derision to be coming from the audience.

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Camaraderie

Definition: comradeship; good-fellowship

Evidence from the Novel:“ ‘Well, Renault, perhaps I do make a habit of losing landscapes after all,’ he said, and Jerry felt a rush of camaraderie for the teacher.” p. 195

My Sentence: Talking to Jasmine, I felt like there was already a bit of camaraderie between us.

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Waylaying

Definition: to await and accost unexpectedly

Evidence from the Novel:“However, he’d seen some of the more prominent Vigil members waylaying kids in the corridors, checking on their sales, whispering menacingly to the ones who had sold only a few boxes.” p. 198

My Sentence: As days went by, the kids felt as if the teachers were waylaying the kids in the hallways.

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Maverick

Definition: a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associate

Evidence from the Novel:“He shuffled to the back of the bus, grateful that it wasn’t one of those crowded school buses but a maverick bus that appeared at odd hours.”

My Sentence: Days after the new student arrived, everyone seemed to have notice that he had a sort of maverick personality.

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Luminous

Definition: lighted up or illuminated; well-lighted

Evidence from the Novel:“Instantly awake, he glanced at the alarm clock’s luminous face.” p. 218

My Sentence: The first thing that caught Jack’s eyes were the luminous lights on the outside of the building.

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Disheveled

Definition: untidy; disarranged

Evidence from the Novel:“The harassment had taken its toll on his father’s face, his hair disheveled, purple crescents under his eyes.” p.219

My Sentence: His disheveled appearance gave them a clue that he wasn’t in the best mood.

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Desecrated

Definition: to treat with sacrilege; profane.

Evidence from the Novel:“The desecrated poster had been removed and the wall scrubbed clean.” p.224

My Sentence: Everyone watched, trying to catch a glimpse of the crowd surrounding the desecrated object.

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Tabulation

Definition: to put or arrange in a tabular, systematic, or condensed form

Evidence from the Novel:“Brother Leon entered the office at the moment Brian Cochran finished his final tabulation.” p. 226

My Sentence: Everyone observed as Crystal gave her tabulation.

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Rancid

Definition: having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, especially of fats or oils

Evidence from the Novel:“Leon’s rancid breath---didn’t he ever eat anything else but bacon, for crissakes---.” p. 226

My Sentence: She couldn’t help but gag when she was greeted by the rancid smell.

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Sanctimoniously

Definition: making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness

Evidence from the Novel:“Ah the hell with it, Brian thought as Leon’s voice droned on sanctimoniously.” p. 228

My Sentence: She spoke sanctimoniously about the subject.

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Cajoling

Definition: to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.

Evidence from the Novel:“Archie pressed on, softening his voice, cajoling, leading him on.” p. 232

My Sentence: A lot of people couldn’t help but fall for Ashley’s cajoling little tricks.

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Submissiveness

Definition: inclined or ready to submit;  unresistingly or humbly obedient

Evidence from the Novel:“The kid was quick to comply and Archie was pleased at his submissiveness.” p. 239

My Sentence: Watching his dog obey every command, Shawn let a grin slide across his face at his dog’s submissiveness.

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Chapters 37-39 Vocabulary

Elemental

Definition: starkly simple, primitive, or basic

Evidence from the Novel:“……the power pulsing through his body like some elemental force until it erupted through his arm, exploding in his fist.” p. 250

My Sentence: Being able to read is an elemental skill a lot of people have.

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Premeditated

Definition: done deliberately; planned in advance

Evidence from the Novel:“He had never struck anyone like that before, in fury, premeditated, and he’s enjoyed catapulting all his power towards the target.” p. 251

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Catapulting

Definition: to thrust or move quickly or suddenly

Evidence from the Novel:“He had never struck anyone like that before, in fury, premeditated, and he’s enjoyed catapulting all his power towards the target.” p. 251

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