The Chocolate WarVocabulary MapsJeliah Bella DaluzHobbs 4th block2012 ^_^ <3 :*

LassitudeDefinition:Lassitude-(noun)-a condition of weariness; fatigue

Evidence from Novel:“ ‘I’m all right,’ he said to nobody in particular, or to his father maybe. Or the coach. He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course.” (pg. 3)

My Sentence:Though I, myself, have never noticed before, my friend recently realized that my own lassitude is the enemy of my agenda.

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Benevolently Definition:Benevolently-(adv.)-in a kind or generous manner

Evidence from Novel:“Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently, like a god dam king passing out favors.” (pg.7)

My Sentence:Fingers shaking, arms extending, my grandmother reached out benevolently to give my brother and I a warm hug.

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LanguidlyDefinition:Languidly-(adv.)-in a weak or unenergetic manner

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.” (pg.11)

My Sentence:Michael, the football team’s captain, languidly walked to his car after a day of practice.

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SurreptitiouslyDefinition:Surreptitiously-(adv.)-the act of doing something stealthily

Evidence from 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:Eyes watching, stomach growling, the lion watches its prey surreptitiously from behind some weeds.

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ContemptuousDefinition:Contemptuous-(adj.)-feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval

Evidence from Novel:“ ‘You know who’s sub-human, man? You. You are. Going to school every day. And back home on the bus. And do your homework.’ The guy’s voice was contemptuous.” (pg. 20)

My Sentence:Because he was new, the class gave Alex a contemptuous look as he sat in the first desk of the last row.

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IngratiatingDefinition:Ingratiating-(adj.)-intended to gain approval or favor

Evidence from Novel:“And Leon was a special breed. 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:The Johnsons, our new neighbors, and their ingratiating ways made me more comfortable to have moved in this part of town.

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FeigningDefinition:Feigning-(verb)-pretending to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

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

My Sentence:When I go to the store, I can clearly tell when the workers there have had a long day, because they begin feigning the happiness they had in the morning.

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AudacityDefinition:Audacity-(noun)-the willingness to take bold risks; rude behavior

Evidence from 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:Shocked by the audacity of her daughter, my math teacher stormed out the room to go take a breather outside.

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IrrevocableDefinition:Irrevocable-(adj.)- not capable of being changed or undone

Evidence from Novel:“ ‘Thursday,’ Archie said, a command in his voice, no nonsense, final, irrevocable.” (pg.36)

My Sentence:Because the criminal murdered a woman, the sentence the judge gave to him was irrevocable.

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BewildermentDefinition:Bewilderment-(noun)- a confusing or tangled state

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

My Sentence:Because it was her worst subject, Mildred sat in her math class, staring with bewilderment as the teacher handed out the quiz.

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InscrutableDefinition:Inscrutable-(adj.)-impossible understand or interpret

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.” (pg.37)

My Sentence:Whenever I see him, Mr. Bean always has this inscrutable smile on his face, as if he doesn’t want anybody to know his true feelings.

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NemesisDefinition:Nemesis-(noun)-a source of harm or ruin

Evidence from Novel:“The black box was his nemesis.” (pg.37)

My Sentence:Watching me with cold eyes, I stood up to meet my only nemesis.

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SacrilegiousDefinition:Sacrilegious-(adj.)- not showing proper relevance for the holy or sacred

Evidence from Novel:“Leon’s voice softened. ‘I know you wouldn’t consider anything so sacrilegious.’”

My Sentence:Because he uses a lot of bad language, people see Marco as sacrilegious.

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WistfulDefinition:Wistful-(adj.)-full of wishful yearning

Evidence from Novel:“Emile smiled at Archie, suddenly wistful.” (pg.51)

My Sentence:When we arrived home at last, I felt tired, but a little wistful.

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EdificeDefinition:Edifice-(noun)-a building, especially one that is very imposing in size or appearance

Evidence from 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 or education operating on all gears.” (pg. 68)

My Sentence:Bella, a junior in high school, looked passed her old house, her eyes reaching a tall four-story edifice that she used to visit daily.

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BedlamDefinition:Bedlam-(noun)-a place or situation of confusion, disorder, or noisy uproar

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

My Sentence:Eyes watching, children gasping, the aftermath of the senior fight had caused great bedlam.

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TumultuousDefinition:Tumultuous-(adj.)-noisy and disorderly

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

My Sentence:Because the score was so close, the fight between the Patriot fans and Giants fans was wild and tumultuous.

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Rangy Definition:Rangy-(adj.)-having long sender limbs

Evidence from 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:I watched in silence, staring as the tall and rangy Arianna, the new girl, stepped up on stage to sing.

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AdulationDefinition:Adulation-(noun)-excessive admiration or praise

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.” (pg.80)“He didn’t want the adulation of the fellows anymore- he simply wanted to be The Goober, to play football and to run in the morning.” (pg.81)

My Sentence:Because they may grow to have a low self esteem, it is important to give your children adulation so that they know they are appreciated.

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Simonizing Definition:Simonizing-(verb)-polishing

Evidence from Novel:“...and good ole reliable Uncle Louie who was always simonizing cars seemed part of the Dark Ages these days…” (pg.89)

My Sentence:As if calling her name, Becky walked over to her new car and began simonizing it smoothly.

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CommiserationDefinition:Commiseration-(noun)-the feeling or expression of pity or sorrow

Evidence from Novel:“ ‘I know,’ the teacher said, shaking his head sorrowfully, in commiseration.” (pg.107)

My Sentence:Since she felt no need to show herself to these strangers, the girl walked in commiseration with her head down and her hands tucked in her pockets.

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BuoyantDefinition:Buoyant-(adj.)-light-hearted; cheerful

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

My Sentence:Because she won the lottery, the woman walked around more buoyant than usual.

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PandemoniumDefinition:Pandemonium-(noun)-wild confusion and noise; uproar

Evidence from Novel:“Suddenly, the pandemonium reigned.” (pg. 132)

My Sentence:Looking out of her window, Clarisse saw the pandemonium between her husband and her neighbor that appeared to be happening on their front porch.

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FarceDefinition:Farce-(noun)-something ridiculous or laughable

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

My Sentence:Abigail, a seventh-grade girl on my bus, loves to get attention by telling fables and farces about her life on the bus.

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ScapegoatDefinition:Scapegoat-(noun)-a person, group, or thing that unjustly bears the blame of others

Evidence from Novel:“He had the feeling that Brother Leon was that kind of character, that he would need a scapegoat and Brian would be close at hand.” (pg. 151)

My Sentence:As life grows harder for people, they start to seek out scapegoats.

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CalisthenicsDefinition:Calisthenics-(noun)-gymnastic exercises usually without special equipment to develop muscular strength and general health

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

My Sentence:Tired from all the working out, Tina finally finished her calisthenics for the day and headed home.

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Definition:Quota-(noun)-the amount of something assigned, as to be done, made, or sold

Evidence from Novel:“‘Those are the only ones who either made the quota or topped it, Brother Leon.’” (pg. 153)

My Sentence:Struggling with math homework has made it hard to make sure that I am on top of meeting the quota for my cookie sale.

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SibilantDefinition:Sibilant-(adj.)-producing a hissing sound

Evidence from Novel:“ ‘Renault…zero,’ Brother Leon said, his voice a sibilant whisper.” (pg.155)

My Sentence:While waiting for her sister, Isabella heard some cheerleaders arguing in sibilant whispers before the game started.

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ApathyDefinition:Apathy-(noun)-lack of feeling or interest

Evidence from Novel:“‘Infected be a disease we could call apathy.’” (pg. 155)

My Sentence:While assurance doesn’t breed apathy, doubt does.

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BellowsDefinition:Bellows-(noun)-a device for producing a strong current of air

Evidence from Novel:“His chest rose and fell like human bellows.” (pg.158)

My Sentence:Studying in her bed, Sarah thought back to her science class today when she saw the first bellows that her teacher had ever laid hands on.

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DisembodiedDefinition:Disembodied-(adj.)-separated from the body

Evidence from 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:Listening silently, breathing softly, Ricky listened as the disembodied voice called his name on the intercom.

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PrecariousDefinition:Precarious-(adj.)-not safe or secure; uncertain

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

My Sentence:Before transferring to her new school, Lola did not know that she would be putting herself in a precarious situation by getting a second boyfriend.

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Malingerers & Malcontents Definition:Malingerers-(noun)-people who pretend to be sickMalcontents-(noun)- discontented, rebellious people

Evidence from Novel:“‘The malingerers, the malcontents-they always rally around a rebel.’” (pg. 165)

My Sentence:Funny how Leo, a malinger, married Clover, a malcontent.

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ExultancyDefinition:Exultancy-(noun)-great rejoice over a victory or success

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

My Sentence:Although she did not want to go to her dad’s house, the girl pretended to smile in exultancy so that his feelings would not be hurt.

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DerisionDefinition:Derision-(noun)-ridicule or mockery

Evidence from Novel:“The chuckle turned into a hoot of derision.” (pg.192)

My Sentence:Shouting to the top of her lungs, the girl tried to hurry and warn everyone of the coming war, but they all laughed at her, mimicking her childish voice in derision.

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CamaraderieDefinition:Camaraderie-(noun)-mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

Evidence from 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.” (pg. 195)

My Sentence:Laughing and smiling with my friends, I begin to remember all the good times I had with these people, and how we all have shared camaraderie all this years without ever losing the feeling of it.

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WaylayingDefinition:Waylaying-(verb)-Stop or interrupt someone in conversation or trouble them in some other way

Evidence from 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 has sold only a few boxes.” (pg. 198)

My Sentence:Sarah, the bully, was very well known for smoking in the restrooms and waylaying the kids that went in there when she did so.

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MaverickDefinition:Maverick-(adj.)- being independent

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

My Sentence:Heels clicking, plastic dress dragging, the maverick little girl walked toward her school with her goofy outfit on.

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LuminousDefinition:Luminous-(adj.)-giving off light; bright

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

My Sentence:Before leaving the house, the boy had spent several minutes staring at the luminous television screen.

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DisheveledDefinition:Disheveled-(adj.)-untidy; disordered

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

My Sentence:Until she got to school, Mary hadn’t even touched her disheveled hair, and her baggy sweatpants did not make her look any better.

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DesecratedDefinition:Desecrate-(verb)-to treat with violent disrespect

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

My Sentence:Before people put signs up, I remember seeing the neighborhood kids desecrate the abandoned house that I lived across from.

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TabulationDefinition:Tabulation-(noun)- information set out on a tabular form

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

My Sentence:Lexis Fisherman, a freshman teacher’s pet, was in Mr. Richard’s office finishing some of his student’s grade tabulations.

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RancidDefinition:Rancid-(adj.)-smelling or tasting unpleasant ass a result of being old or stale

Evidence from 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:Having eaten nothing but pizza and chips all night, the girl woke up with very rancid morning breath.

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SanctimoniouslyDefinition:Sanctimoniously-(adj.)-feigning pity or righteousness

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

My Sentence:Leah, a Catholic church girl, developed a sanctimoniously attitude toward the Christians at her bus stop.

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CajolingDefinition:Cajoling-(verb)-persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

Evidence from Novel:“Archie pressed on, softening his voice, cajoling, leading him on.” (pg. 232)

My Sentence:While all the other children left, Tiara, a soccer player, was cajoling her teacher into letting her make up her missing assignments.

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DesecrationDefinition:Desecrate-(verb)-treat with violent respect

Evidence from Novel:“After the desecration of his locker.” (pg. 235)

My Sentence:Children screaming up and down the hallway, Liz turned to watch the desecration of her teacher’s door.

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SubmissivenessDefinition:Submissive-(adj.)-Inclined or willing to surrender

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

My Sentence:Trembling in fear, Cory could not help but show his submissiveness as his parents questioned him.

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Elemental Definition:Elemental-(adj.)-Of or relating to an element

Evidence from Novel:“…the power pulsing through his body like some elemental force until it erupted through his arm… (pg. 250)

My Sentence:Aching from last night’s wrestle, Elijah sits in bed, remembering how he felt elemental-like power in his veins when he punched.

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PremeditatedDefinition:Premeditate-(verb)- to plan, arrange, or plot

Evidence from Novel:“He had never struck anyone like that before, in fury, premeditated, and…” (pg. 251)

My Sentence:Foot tapping, pencil dancing, Trudy wrote quickly with her premeditation.

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CatapultingDefinition:Catapulting-(verb)- to hurl or launch from or as if from a catapult

Evidence from Novel:“…and he’d enjoyed catapulting all his power toward the target…” (pg. 251)

My Sentence:Laughing wildly, the group of teenagers had fun catapulting eggs at the house.

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