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wizard
The secrets of Droon (The fortress of the treasure queen) Tony Abbott
"From the very beginning, the wizard Galen had told the kids not to bring anything from Droon into their world." The meaning -a man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales. -
Accurate
Diary of a wimpy kid The ugly truth By Jeff Kinney
"Or to be more accurate, his parents did." page 5
Definition- correct in all details -
Maid
Diary of a wimpy kid The ugly truth By Jeff Kinney
"The words mom used were "domestic help" but I knew that was code for Maid." Pg 119 -
Headgear
Diary of a wimpy kid The ugly truth By Jeff Kinney
" In fact, it only took a day and a half for Manny to find my headgear." Definition- hats, helmets, and other items worn on the head. -
Congratulated
Diary of a wimpy Kid BY Jeff Kinney
"Nurse Powell congratulated everyone who kept their eggs safe." -
Pimple
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth By Jeff Kinney
"Than I noticed he had a big pimple right in the middle of his forehead. Definition- "a small hard inflamed spot on the skin. -
Cemetery
The secrets of Lily Graves By- Sarah Strohmeyer. "I couldn't imagine what she was doing here in Hillside Cemetery on a bracing Saturday afternoon when everyone else was at a big football game." Definition -a burial ground; a graveyard. -
Mini Cooper
The secrets of Lily Graves By: Sarah Strohmeyer
"I watched her walk confidently past the gatehouse and greet the caretaker before steeping into her late-model Mini Cooper. Page 7 Definition- A Mini model called the "Mini Cooper" was made by the British Motor Corporation from 1961 to 1971, then from 1990 to 2000. -
Walkman
Sisters By Raina telgemeier
"Aww, Man my batteries for my Walkman are dead." Pg 43
Definition- a type of personal stereo. -
Debt
Edgar Allan Poe The Raven and other poems By-Richard Kopley "February Through December 1826, excelling in languages,but his gambling debts led John Allan." page 2 Definition- something, typically money, that is owed or due. -
literary
The raven and other poems by- Richard Kopley " A work of his sunmitted to the Baltimore Saturday visiter's literary contest." -the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form. -
Drama
Drama page 1-55
" Hey Justin would you like to be in my play, Its a drama seen ?" (45)
Definition- a play for theater, radio, or television. -
pincushion
Drama Page 51-90
"I got a present for you," for me what is it? Ohh its a pincushion." Page 61 - small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage. -
Cannon 153
Drama "Do you really think the cannon's gonna work, Cal?"
-a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare. -
chariots
The secrects of Droon- page 1-40 a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.
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community service
voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area. -
exhibit
Diary of a wimpy kid old school 45-187 ¨Thanks to an anonymous donor, the museum opens its door to everyone, free of charge, for the length of the exhibit.12"
-publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. -
Pathetic
Dairy of a wimpy kid the ugly truth Definition- arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. -
anxious
Dairy of a wimpy kid "The ugly Truth¨ Definition -wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease. -
NARC
Dairy of a wimpy kid page 1-81 ¨ A police offices came to our school and told us about being a ¨NARC¨ -a federal agent or police officer who enforces the laws regarding illicit sale or use of drugs and narcotics. -
Aviator sunglasses (135)
Diary of a wimpy kid (84- 140) ¨There was a cool pair of aviator sunglasses in one of the pockets, so that was a bonus. ¨ Definition- Aviator sunglasses are a style of sunglasses that were developed by Bausch & Lomb. The original Bausch & Lomb design is now. -
Chicken pox
Dairy of a wimpy kid (140 -the end 218)
¨But then I realized what those sports were: CHICKEN POX.¨ 164
an infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed blisters. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus and mainly affects children, who are afterward usually immune. -
deviled eggs
diary of a wimpy kid (28 - 105) " The only thing I could actually recognize was the deviled eggs, becuase i had them at gramma's house a couple of times.( 102) Define - removing yolks to a medium bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. -
Contrasting
Zoey 101 (1-19) ".....Stripes down the sleeves, contrasting orange neck and cuffs, and a colorful tie belt, zoey brooks was ready for whatever the day had in store except for one thing. Definition- compare in such a way as to emphasize differences. -
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Volatile (41-93)
Zoey 101 Page- 85 "Ugh, Volatile, to say the least. " -liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. -
Prison ( 85- the end of the book)
Zoey 101 Page 109 " "Ahhhh!" Michael fell to the floor, then crawled like a baby back to his prisonlike be." Definition- a building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial. imprison. -
Girl scout
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Substitute
The cat ate my gymsuit (1-45)
"The substitute made us diagram sentences on the black bored". Definition- a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. -
Detention
The cat ate my gym suit "Detention for the rest of the moth" Definition- the punishment of being kept in school after hours. -
floppy hat
The cat ate my gymsuit "Stuart got a pair of mittens, and i got a floppy hat." - covering wide-brimmed felt-crowned hats often worn by military leaders. Less fancy versions can be called bush hats. Sombrero. A Mexican hat with a conical crown and a very wide, saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered made of plush felt.
