LassitudeDefinition Lassitude-(noun)weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.

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

My SentenceMaggie, the world best hiker, was tried with her burdening lassitude but she was willing to continue.

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BenevolentlyDefinition

Benevolently-(adj)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 SentenceSmiling, singing, Katie handed out favors benevolently .

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LanguidlyDetention

Languidly- Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.

Evidence from 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.

My SentenceMargaret sat in her chair languildly.

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SurreptitiouslyDefinitionSurreptitiously-(adj)obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine

“ He studied the photography surreptitiously and then closed the magazine and out it where it belonged, on the top shelf. p.17

My SentenceJosh, the king of pranks , surreptitiously hid behind the door.

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ContemptuousDefinitionContemptuous-(adj) showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.

“ The guys voice was contemptuous.”p.20

My sentenceThe king of mean, Joshie’s voice, was contemptous.

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Ingratiating DefintionIngratiating(adj)-charming; agreeable; pleasing.

Evidence from NovelOn the surface, he was one of those pale, ingratiating kind of men who tiptoed through life on small , quick feet.

My sentenceKarmin , the perfect princess, is always ingratiating.

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Feigning Definition Feigning(v)-to invent fictitiously or deceptively, as a story or an excuse.

Evidence from Novel“Archie asked, feigning surprise, trying to keep any trace of mockery out of his voice,”

My SentenceLaughing, taunting, Margi told her stories feigning sorrow.

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AudacityDefinitionAudacity(noun)-boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

Evidence from Novel“Archie as surprised by Leon’s audacity , knowing his connection with The Vigils and bringing him in here this way.

My sentence Mark had the audacity to leave my present at home.

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LaJayla Parker Chapter 5-8 Vocabulary Maps

Irrevocable

Definitionirrevocable(adj)-not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable

Evidence from Novel“Thursday”, Archie Said, a command in his voice, no nonsense, final, irrevocable.”

My SentenceThe man let out a cry as the judge sentenced him, the verdict, irrevocable.

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Inscrutable Definition Inscrutable(adj)-incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable.

Evidence from 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.”

My SentenceThe bookstore is inscrutable.

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Bewilderment Definition bewilderment(noun)-a confusing maze or tangle, as of objects or conditions

Evidence from Novel“ He looked at the kid Goober who stood in bewilderment, looking as if he were going to cry .”

My SentenceAs the lighting stuck , a bolt of fire, the town stood in bewilderment.

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Nemesis Definition Nemesis (noun)-an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.

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

My Sentence The Joker is Batman’s nemesis.

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Sacrilegious DefinitionSacrilegious(adj)- pertaining to or involving sacrilege

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

My SentenceI didn’t know you were so sacrilegious.

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Wistful Definition Wistful (adj)-pensive, especially in a melancholy way

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

My Sentence The look in the girls eyes was wistful.

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BedlamDefinitionBedlam (noun)-a scene or state of wild uproar and confusion.

Evidence from Novel“My God”, Brother Eugene cred as he entered the classroom and beheld the bedlam.”

My sentence Moonk ,the queen of clean, stood in the middle of the bedlam.

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

Evidence from Novel“ The Goober, tall and rangy, downfield where he’d be waiting he managed to elude the safetyman.”p.77

My SentenceCandace, the track star, has rangy physique.

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AdulationDefinition ( n )excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery.

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

My Sentence Cat, the star student , had no problem showing her adulation for Mr. Middle

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Edifice Definition Edifice (n)-a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.

Evidence from Novel

My SentenceNew York , the city that never sleeps, leaves me I awe as I stare at the edifice.

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

Evidence from Novel “Mrs. Swanson ho sometimes smelled of liquor but was always eager to but 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 his car although simonizing seemed to be part of the dark ages. “

My sentenceTotter , the car dealership, is known for simonizing their cars beautifully.

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Tumultuous Definition 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 Novel“he watched leon storming away , pushing his way through the tumlultous corridor.”

My Sentence Mr. Hope, the principal, was knocked down during tumultuous drill.

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CommiserationDefinitionto feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.

Evidence from Novel

My SentenceSadly, quietly, Alex fell down , drowning him self in Commiseration.

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Buoyant

Definition

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 spread throughout the class.” p117

MY SentenceThe wood, my life saver, was very buoyant.

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PandemoniumDefinitionnoun 1. wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos. 2. a place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos.

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

My sentenceScaring me, the bass guitar, a heart stopper, caused complete pandemonium.

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Farce definitionnoun 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

Evidence from the novel“

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ScapegoatDefinitionnoun 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

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CalisthenicsDefinitionNoun 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 such exercises.

Evidence from the novel“the boxing club working out it the gym, maybe, doing calisthenics or the other boxers did.”p.152

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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. 3. the number or percentage of persons of a specified kind permitted to enroll in a college, join a club, immigrate to a country, etc.

Evidence from the novel “Cochran, read off the names of the boys that have surpassed their quota”

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sibilantDefinitionadjective hissing.

Evidence from the novel“brother Leon said his voice a sibilant whisper.”

My SentenceThe angry wolf , was very sibilant.

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ApathyDefinitionnoun, plural -thies. 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 we would call apathy.” p.55

My SentenceThe girl had apathy for her brother, she just kicked him

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Bellows Definitionverb (used without object) 1. to emit a hollow, loud, animal cry, as a bull or cow. 2. to roar; bawl:verb (used with object) 3. to utter in a loud deep voicenoun 4. an act or sound of bellowing.

Evidence from novel“his chest rose and fell like human bellows”p158

My SentenceThe bellows, thunder in my ears, warned me of troubles ahead.

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Disembodiedto divest (a soul, spirit, etc.) of a body.

“he had never spoken to Leon on the telephone before and the disembodied voice on the other end of the line had caught him off balance.”p,161

My sentenceDisembodied, Carla didn’t know what she should do.

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Precarious

adjective 1. dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: a precarious livelihood. 2. dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another: He held a precarious tenure under an arbitrary administration. 3. exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; risky: the precarious life of an underseas diver. 4. having insufficient, little, or no foundation: a precarious assumption

Evidence from the novel“funny he knew Leon was in a precarious position and yet there was always the authority of the school behind him.”p.165

My SentenceThe man at the bank was very precarious.

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Exultancy

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

“for the first time, the world brought exultancy to him a lifting of te sprit”p.176

Robbie was oozing with exultancy.

Derision

noun 1. ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience. 2. an object of ridicule.

“The chuckle turned into a hoot of derision.”p.192

Mr. Bookman was todays derision.

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Camaraderienoun comradeship; good-fellowship.

“Jerry felt a rush of camaraderie for the teacher.

Josh said he was “done with the camaraderie.

Waylaying verb1. to intercept or attack from ambush, as in order to rob, seize, or slay. 2. to await and accost unexpectedly:

“ however he had seen more prominent member s of the Vigils waylaying kids in the corrdior,”

Boo! Darian said as he jumped from behind the counter waylaying me.

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

“grateful that it wasn’t one of the crowed buses but a maverick bus that appeared at odd hours”p.215

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