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The chocolate war chapter definitions

The chocolate war chapter definitions. By: Sandra Aboagye. Lassitude . Lassitude- A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. Picture-. Evidence from novel- He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course . PG-3. Sentence -. benevolently. Picture -.

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The chocolate war chapter definitions

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  1. The chocolate war chapter definitions By: Sandra Aboagye

  2. Lassitude • Lassitude- A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy Picture- Evidence from novel- He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course. PG-3 Sentence-

  3. benevolently Picture- • benevolently-well meaning and kindly. Evidence in novel- Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently , like goddam king passing out favors. PG- 7 Sentence- He stared at the letter with a benevolently position.

  4. Languidly • Definition- Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort. Picture Evidence from novel- They came out in the spring and stayed until October, Hanging around, calling taunts to passerby occasionally but of the time quiet, languid and peaceful PG-18 Sentence-

  5. surreptitiously • Definition- Kept secret • Picture- Evidence from the book- He studied the Photograph surreptitiously and then closed the magazine and put it back where it belonged, on the top shelf. PG-17 Sentence-

  6. Contemptuous • Definition- The attitude or feeling of a person toward a person or thing that he considers worthless or despicable; scorn. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  7. Ingratiating • Definition- Intended to gain approval or favor. • Picture Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  8. Freighting • Definition- Transport; Be laden or burdened with • Picture Evidence- Sentence-

  9. Audacity • Definition- Rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence • Picture- Evidence form the novel- Sentence-

  10. (5-8)Irrevocable • Definition- Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final • Picture- Evidence form the novel- Sentence-

  11. Inscrutable • Definition- Impossible to understand or interpret; Mysterious • Picture- Evidence form the novel- Sentence-

  12. Bewilderment • Definition- Confusion resulting fro failure to understand. • Picture Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  13. Nemesis • Definition-Something that a person cannot conquer, achieve; opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome; an agent or act of retribution or punishment. • Picture- Sentence- Evidence from the novel-

  14. Sacrilegious • Definition- pertaining to or involving sacrilege; guilty of sacrilege. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  15. Wistful • Definition-Pensive, especially in a melancholy way; Characterized by melancholy. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  16. Bedlam(9-16) • Definition- A scene or state of wild uproar and confusion. • Picture- Evidence form the novel- Sentence-

  17. Rangy • Definition- slender and long-limbed • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  18. Adulation • Definition- excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  19. edifice • Definition- A building, especially one of Large size or imposing appearance. • Picture- Evidence from the book- Sentence-

  20. Tumultuous • Definition- Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; or excited, confused, or disorderly • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  21. Simonizing • Definition- Polish • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  22. Commiseration • Definition- a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  23. Buoyant (17-20) • Definition- Able or apt to keep afloat or rise too the top of a liquid or gas . • Picture-

  24. Pandemonium • Definition- Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  25. Farce(21-24 • Definition- The genre of such work; A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horse play and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations. • Picture- Sentence- Evidence in the book-

  26. Scapegoat • Definition- A person or group made to bear the blame for others to suffer in their place. • Picture- Evidence in the book- Sentence-

  27. Calisthenics • Definition- Gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement. • Picture- Evidence from the book- Sentence-

  28. Quota • Definition- A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular. • Picture- Sentence- Evidence from the book-

  29. Sibilant • Definition- Sounding with a hissing effect. • Picture Evidence in the book- Sentence-

  30. Apathy • Definition- Lack of Interest, enthusiasm, or concern. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  31. Bellows • Definition- A device with a bag that emits a stream of air when squeezed. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  32. Disembodied • Definition- Separate from or existing without the body. • Picture- Evidence from the book- Sentence-

  33. Precarious • Definition-not secretly held or in position. • Picture- Evidence from the book- Sentence-

  34. Exultancy(25-28) • Definition- Triumphantly happy. • Picture- Sentence- Evidence the book-

  35. Derision • Definition- Contemptuous ridicule or mockery. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  36. Waylaying(29-33) • Definition- stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or in trouble them in some other way. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  37. Maverick • Definition- An unorthodox or independent-minded person. • Picture- Evidence from the book- Sentence-

  38. Luminous • Definition- Bright or shiny, esp. in the dark. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  39. Disheveled • Definition- ( Of a person’s hair, clothes or appearance) Untidy; disordered. • Picture- Evidence from the novel Sentence-

  40. Desecrated(34-36) • Definition- Break up in to parts; Typically as the result of impact or decay; or weaken or break apart. • Picture- Sentence- Evidence from the book-

  41. Tabulation • Definition- Information set out in tabular form. • Picture- Evidence from the book- Sentence-

  42. Rancid • Definition- smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  43. Sanctimoniously • Definition- making a show of being morally superior to other people. • Picture- Sentence- Evidence from the novel-

  44. Elemental(37-39) • Definition- A supernatural entity or force thought to be physically manifested by occult means. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  45. Premeditated • Definition- Think of or plan (an action; exp. a crime) beforehand. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

  46. Catapulting • Definition-A hurl or launch (something) in a specified direction with or as if with a catapult. • Picture- Evidence from the novel- Sentence-

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