The Sea of Monsters — Vocabulary
Rick Riordan
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bronzea brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.more Show sample from book Annabeth's bronze knife lay on the deck.40 more made of a brownish metal Show general definition for bronze (as in: bronze won't corrode in salt water) a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin Show editor's word notes Bronze metals in the Olympics and many other contests are awarded for third place. With the discovery of bronze (about 3,000 BC), people could make tools and weapons that were harder and more durable than those made of copper and stone that preceded bronze.
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prophecyprediction of the future The prophecy came true.more Show sample from book Has Chiron even told you the prophecy?21 more Show general definition a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book The problem was that Tyson wanted to ride the "chicken ponies," too, but the pegasi got skittish whenever he approached.8 more approach → approached:got near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book You tried the diplomatic approach.8 more technique (way of doing something) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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mortalhuman Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.more Show sample from book I was under strict orders from Chiron never to take my anger out on regular mortals,17 more mortal → mortals:humans (especially merely humans) Show general definition for mortal (as in: mortal body) human (especially merely human); or subject to death
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book He focused on me with a look of terror.2 more focus → focused:looked Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book After a few more minutes, the dark splotches ahead of us came into focus.2 more view (a state where something can be seen clearly) Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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tempestviolent storm The ship struggled to navigate through the raging tempest.more Show sample from book The middle one, Tempest, screamed, "Red light!"†9 more a violent commotion or disturbance Show general definition a violent commotion or disturbance -- especially a violent storm or emotional outburst Show editor's word notes The expression tempest in a teapot describes people as being upset over an unimportant matter.
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book For the first time in my life, I'd almost made it an entire year without getting expelled.7 more expel → expelled:kicked out of school Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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empathythe understanding and sharing of others' feelings She lacks empathy and is very selfish.more Show sample from book I didn't need an empathy link with the plants to know how they felt about it.5 more the ability or tendency to understand or share in others' feelings Show general definition the ability, tendency, or act of understanding and sharing another's emotional state
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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book You told me the gods made you immortal only so long as you were needed to train heroes.7 more someone who lives forever Show general definition living or existing forever or: someone famous throughout history or: someone who will never die -- such as a mythological god
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tauntintentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone She used Twitter to taunt the opposing candidate.more Show sample from book She taunted one of the bulls into chasing her, then turned invis-ible, completely confusing the monster.†5 more taunt → taunted:intentionally angered, challenged, or upset Show general definition to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults or (as a noun): an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone
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chasma large, deep, and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface You can't leap a twenty-foot chasm with two 10-foot jumps.more Show sample from book ...it had a rope bridge across a chasm,5 more a large and deep and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface Show general definition a large and deep and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface; or (more rarely) any large gap or: a very large difference -- often of opinion
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chidechide → chides:corrects or criticizes She constantly chides me for my grammar.more Show sample from book "Never question a gift," Hermes chided.5 more chide → chided:gently corrected (told him it is wrong to ask the question) Show general definition to tell someone they have done wrong -- sometimes in a gentle way to encourage better behavior
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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book The centaurs shall carry you.23 more centaur → centaurs:mythical beings that are half man and half horse
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hubrisexcessive pride and confidence It is another example of hubris preceding a fall.more Show sample from book My fatal flaw. That's what the Sirens showed me. My fatal flaw is hubris.3 more excessive confidence or arrogance Show general definition excessive pride, arrogance, or confidence Show editor's word notes Hubris is especially used to indicate that one will suffer for ignoring convention.
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carnivorousmeat-eating Lions and other large carnivorous animals are popular at the zoo.more Show sample from book I hoped that Polyphemus did not also keep carnivorous mountain goats.1 more Show general definition of an animal that primarily eats meat Show editor's word notes Carnivorous animals (carnivores) are often contrasted to herbivores (plant-eating animals) and omnivores (animals that eat both meat and plants).
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longitudea measure of east/west (relative to the Prime Meridian) on the earth Just put the latitude and longitude into the navigation system and it will tell us how to get there.more Show sample from book In social studies, while we were drawing latitude/longitude maps, I opened my notebook and stared at the photo inside-my friend Annabeth on vacation in Washington, D.C. She was wearing jeans and a denim jacket over her orange Camp Half-Blood T-shirt.†1 more Show general definition a measure of east/west (relative to the Prime Meridian) on the earth Show editor's word notes Lines of longitude are the imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. They are sometimes called meridians. Unlike latitude, which measures north–south, longitude measures how far east or west a place is on Earth. By international agreement, the zero line of longitude (0°) is the prime meridian, which passes through Greenwich, England. Longitudes go up to 180° east and 180° west. Used together with latitude, longitude lets you give an exact position for any point on Earth.
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treacherousbetraying trust That was how she uncovered his treacherous plot.more Show sample from book Cyclopes are the most deceitful, treacherous- likely to betray Show general definition for treacherous (as in: a scheming, treacherous assistant) guilty of betrayal or deception or likely to betray or deceive
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moroseunhappy She drank alone in the corner, looking morose.more Show sample from book Annabeth and Grover shook their heads morosely. morose → morosely:unhappily Show general definition unhappy -- often with a withdrawn personality