Vocabulary Map

Vocabulary Map

By: Jessica HolmesFebruary 16th, 2012

1ST BlockMs. Hobbs

LassitudeDefinition:n. A state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness.

Evidence From The Novel:“He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course.” Pg.3

My Sentence:Lounging, sleeping, and yawning, my mom came in the house lassitude so she went to bed.

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BenevolentlyDefinition:adj. 1. Characterized by or suggestive of doing good.2. Of, concerned with, or organized for the benefit of charity.

Evidence From The Novel:“Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently, like a goddam king passing out favors.” Pg.7

My Sentence:Preparing, worrying, and organizing, I was benevolently for the children's foundation.

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LanguidlyDefinition:adj. 1. Lacking energy or vitality; weak: a languid wave of the hand.2. Showing little or no spirit or animation; listless: a languid mood.3. Lacking vigor or force; slow: languid breezes

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.” Pg.11

My Sentence:Breathing, sweating, and falling, I moved to the house very languidly .

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SurreptitiouslyDefinition:adj. 1. Obtained, done, or made by clandestine or stealthy means.2. Acting with or marked by stealth.

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.” Pg.17

My Sentence:Concentrating, studying, and watching, I prepared for this test surreptitiously .

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ContemptuousDefinition:adj. Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.

Evidence From The Novel:“The guy’s voice was contemptuous.” Pg.20

My Sentence:Yelling, stomping, and screaming, my look was contemptuous.

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IngratiatingDefinition:adj. 1. Pleasing; agreeable2. Calculated to please or win favor

Evidence From The Novel:“On the surface, he was one of those pale, ingratiating kind of men who tiptoed through life on small, quick feet.” Pg.24

My Sentence:Agreeing, hugging, and laughing, she was ingratiating her mom by doing as she was told.

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FeigningDefinition:v. feigned, feigning, feigns v.tr. 1. a. To give a false appearance of: feign sleep.b. To represent falsely; pretend to: feign authorship of a novel.2. To imitate so as to deceive: feign another's voice.3. To fabricate: feigned an excuse.4. Archaic To invent or imagine.v.intr. To pretend; dissemble.

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

My Sentence:Pretending, imaging, and laying still, he acted as If he was motionless, feigning sleep.

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AudacityDefinition:n. pl. 1. Fearless daring; intrepidity.2. Bold or insolent heedlessness of restraints, as of those imposed by prudence, propriety, or convention.3. An act or instance of intrepidity or insolent heedlessness

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

My Sentence:Shouting, stomping, and demanding, she was very audacity toward him even though he was much bigger than her.

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IrrevocableDefinition:adj. Impossible to retract or revoke

adj not able to be revoked, changed, or undone; unalterable

Evidence From The Novel:“Thursday,” Archie said , a command in his voice, no nonsense, final, irrevocable.” Pg.36

My Sentence:Commanding, telling, and finalizing, the job as done, irrevocable.

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InscrutableDefinition:adj. Difficult to fathom or understand; impenetrable.

adj incomprehensible; mysterious or enigmatic

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.” Pg.37

My Sentence:Yelling, trying to make him understand, he is very inscrutable.

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BewildermentDefinition:n. 1. The condition of being confused or disoriented.2. A situation of perplexity or confusion; a tangle

Evidence From The Novel:“He looked at the kid Goober who stood there in bewilderment, looking as if he were going to cry.” Pg.38

My Sentence:Explaining, talking, and complaining, Jack still seems a little bewilderment.

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NemesisDefinition:n.1. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.: The performance test proved to be my nemesis. 2. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. 3. ( initial capital letter ) Classical Mythology . the goddess of divine retribution. 4. an agent or act of retribution or punishment.

Evidence From The Novel:“The black box was his nemesis.” Pg.37

My Sentence:Walking, talking and comparing, the guy was his nemesis.

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SacrilegiousDefinition:adjective 1. pertaining to or involving sacrilege: sacrilegious practices. 2. guilty of sacrilege: a sacrilegious person.

Evidence From The Novel:“Leon’s voice softened. “I know you wouldn’t consider anything so sacrilegious.” Pg.45

My Sentence:Mike, the worker, tries not to be so sacrilegious.

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WistfulDefinition:adjective 1. characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning. 2. pensive, especially in a melancholy way.

Evidence From The Novel:“Emile smiled at Archie, suddenly wistful.” Pg.51

My Sentence:Thinking, looking, and wondering, the cat is sitting there very wistful.

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BedlamDefinition:noun 1. a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion. 2. Archaic . an insane asylum or madhouse.

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

My Sentence:Exploding, destructing, and damaging, the place was a complete bedlam.

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RangyDefinition:adjective,1. (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed. 2. given to or fitted for ranging or moving about, as animals. 3. mountainous.

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 had managed to elude the safetyman.” Pg.77

My Sentence:Moving, growing, and walking, the boy looked like a rangy animal.

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AdulationDefinition:n. 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.” Pg.80

My Sentence:Flattering, admiring, wanting, John stared longing at the beautiful girl that walked passed him.

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EdificeDefinition:noun 1. a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance. 2. any large, complex system or organization.

Evidence From The Novel:He poured it on like Niagara-school spirit, the traditional sale that had never failed, the 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:Standing, imposing, and talking, the man looked like a edifice just standing there.

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TumultuousDefinition:adjective 1. full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar: a tumultuous celebration. 2. raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy: a tumultuous crowd of students. 3. highly agitated, as the mind or emotions; distraught; turbulent.

Evidence From The Novel:He watched Leon storming away, pushing his way through the tumultuous corridor, disappearing into the swarming stream of boys. Pg.74

My Sentence:Annoying, talking, and laughing, the kids were driving my crazy with all the tumultuous behavior going on.

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SimonizingDefinition:Verb. 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;’ Pg.89

My Sentence:Shining, glowing, and sparkling, the man had just finished simonizing his car.

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CommiserationDefinition:verb (used with object) 1. to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.

Evidence From The Novel:“I know,” the teacher said, shaking his head sorrowfully, in commiseration.” Pg.107

My Sentence:Weeping, shaking, and hurting, Stacey was crying for the mother that had just lost her only child.

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BuoyantDefinition:adjective 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 Novel:“Brother Leon was buoyant today and his mood had spread throughout the class.” Pg.117

My Sentence:Cheering, floating, and adjusting, her body was buoyant.

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PandemoniumDefinition:noun 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 Novel:“Suddenly, pandemonium reigned.” Pg.132

My Sentence:Shaking, crying, and screaming, I was not ready to see such a pandemonium site.

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FarceDefinition:noun 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 Novel:“Well, I understand that the sale is going lousy. Nobody wants to sell the chocolates I the first place and it’s turned into a kind of farce in some classes.” pg.147

My Sentence:Laughing, joking, and mocking, the crowd was farce for the clown’s act.

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ScapegoatDefinition:n. A person made to bear the blame of others.

Evidence From The Novel:“He had the feeling that Brother Leon was that kind character, that he would need a scapegoat and Brian would be closest at hand.” Pg.151

My Sentence:Walking, sighing, and thinking, I am wishing that I hadn’t went along with them because now I am the scapegoat.

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CalisthenicsDefinition:noun 1.gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus. 2. the art, practice, or a session of

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

My Sentence:Jogging, pushing, and running, the jocks are doing calisthenics.

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QuotaDefinition:noun 1. 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. 2. a proportional part or share of a fixed total amount or quantity.

Evidence From The Novel:“Those are the only ones who either made the quota or topped it, Brother Leon.” Pg.153

My Sentence:Checking, counting, and looking, I keep searching my answers to make sure that everyone met the quota.

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SibilantDefinition:adjective 1. hissing

Evidence From The Novel:“Renault… zero,” Brother Leon said, his voice a sibilant whisper.” Pg.155

My Sentence:Whispering, talking, and thinking, she says my name in a sibilant way that almost feels as if she does not want to say it at all.

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ApathyDefinition:Noun 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 Novel:“The boys have become infected, Cochran. Infected by a disease wee could call apathy. A terrible disease. Difficult to cure.” Pg.155

My Sentence:Yawning, stretching, sleeping, the kids all lay there with a very apathy expression.

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BellowsDefinition:noun1. 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. The lungs

Evidence From The Novel:“His chest rose and fell like human bellows.” Pg.158

My Sentence:Panting, breathing, gasping, my heart felt like bellows.

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DisembodiedDefinition:- adj 1. lacking a body or freed from the body; incorporeal2. lacking in substance, solidity, or any firm relation of reality.

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.” Pg.161

My Sentence:Staring, freezing, and stammering, he stood there feeling disembodied.

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PrecariousDefinition:adjective 1. dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure2. dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another.3. exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; risky4. having insufficient, little, or no foundation

Evidence From The Novel:“Funny, he knew Leon was in a precarious position and yet there was always the danger of underestimating him.” Pg.165

My Sentence:Thinking, shaking, and pacing, he thinks about the boy’s precarious situation and decides to help.

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ExultancyDefinition:noun 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.” Pg.177

My Sentence:Cheering, jumping, and smiling, the news brought exultancy to her.

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DerisionDefinition:noun 1. ridicule; mockery2. an object of ridicule.

Evidence From The Novel:“The chuckle turned into a hoot of derision.” Pg.192

My Sentence:Laughing pointing, and shouting, the students were derision.

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CamaraderieDefinition:noun 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.” Pg195

My Sentence:Clapping, cheering, and shouting, everyone was so proud of Mike for showing such great camaraderie.

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WaylayingDefinition:verb (used with object), -laid, -lay·ing. 1. to intercept or attack from ambush, as in order to rob, seize, or slay. 2. 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 those who had sold only a few boxes.” Pg.198

My Sentence:Waiting, thinking, and smirking, the guys were happy the way they were waylaying him.

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MaverickDefinition:noun a. a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associatesb. a person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas

Evidence From The Novel:“He shuffled to the back of the bus, grateful that it wasn’t one if the crowded school buses but a maverick bus that appeared at odd hours.” Pg.215

My Sentence:Protesting, shouting, and refusing, Jerry was unlike most, he was maverick.

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LuminousDefinition:adjective 1. radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright. 2. lighted up or illuminated; well-lighted3. brilliant intellectually; enlightened or enlightening, as a writer or a writer's works4. clear; readily intelligible

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

My Sentence:Shining, burning, and looking, Mark look at the sky’s luminous colors caused by the fireworks.

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DisheveledDefinition:adjective 1. hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt2. 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.” Pg.219

My Sentence:Looking, pointing, and staring, everyone noticed the man’s disheveled hair.

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DesecratedDefinition:v. 1. to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office. 2. to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose. 3. to treat with sacrilege; profane.

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

My Sentence:Falling, hanging, and crashing, the place was desecrated.

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TabulationDefinition:v. 1. to put or arrange in a tabular, systematic, or condensed form; formulate tabularly.

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

My Sentence:Counting, looking, and checking, Jake looked at the final tabulation.

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RancidDefinition:adjective 1. having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, especially of fats or oils2. (of an odor or taste) rank, unpleasant, and stale3. offensive or nasty; disagreeable.

Evidence From The Novel:“Leon’s rancid breath-didn’t he ever eat anything else but bacon, for crissakes-filled the air as he stood beside Brian looking over the tabulations.” Pg.226

My Sentence:Breathing , smelling, and sniffing , I walked in the kitchen to find where the rancid smell was coming from.

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SanctimoniouslyDefinition:adjective 1. making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc.2. Obsolete . holy; sacred.

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

My Sentence:Smirking, talking, and pointing, the preacher went on sanctimoniously.

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CajolingDefinition:Verb 1.to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.

Evidence From The Novel:“Archie pressed on, softening his voice, cajoling, leading him on.” Pg.232

My Sentence:Talking, showing, and pointing, the sales lady was showing us the house, cajoling us to get it.

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DesecrationDefinition:verb 1. to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office. 2. to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose. 3. to treat with sacrilege; profane.

Evidence From The Novel:“After the desecration of his locker.” Pg.235

My Sentence:Crashing, landing, and braking, everything was becoming desecration.

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SubmissivenessDefinition:adjective 1. inclined or ready to submit; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants. 2. marked by or indicating submission: a submissive reply.

Evidence From The Novel:“The kid was quick to comply and Archie was pleased at his submissiveness.” Pg.239

My Sentence:Nodding, smiling, and thanking, everyone was quite pleased with the servants submissiveness.

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ElementalDefinition:adjective 1. of the nature of an ultimate constituent; simple; uncompounded. 2. pertaining to rudiments or first principles. 3. starkly simple, primitive, or basic4. pertaining to the agencies, forces, or phenomena of physical nature 5. comparable to the great forces of nature, as in power or magnitude

Evidence From The Novel:“He struck Jerry with all the force he could summon, the impact of the blow coming from his feet up, up through his legs and thighs, the trunk of his body, the power pulsing through his body like some elemental force until it erupted though his arm, exploding into his fist.” Pg.250

My Sentence:Scratching, yelling, and screaming, the girls were fighting with elemental force.

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PremeditatedDefinition:adjective done deliberately; planned in advance

Evidence From The Novel:“He had never struck anyone like that before, in fury, premeditated, and he’d enjoyed catapulting all his power toward the target, the release of all his frustrations, hitting back at last, lashing out, getting revenge not only against Janza but all that he represented.” Pg.251

My Sentence:Thinking, planning, and smirking, Jerry premeditated on a way to get back at Janza, at the whole school.

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CatapultingDefinition:Noun 1. an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc. 2. a device for launching an airplane from the deck of a ship. 3. British . a slingshot. 4. to hurl from a catapult. 5. to thrust or move quickly or suddenly:

Evidence From The Novel:“He had never struck anyone like that before, in fury, premeditated, and he’d enjoyed catapulting all his power toward the target, the release of all his frustrations, hitting back at last, lashing out, getting revenge not only against Janza but all that he represented.” Pg.251

My Sentence:Launching, attacking, and catapulting, the guys were coming at me faster than the speed of lighting.

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