The Lost Hero — Vocabulary
Rick Riordan
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mortalhuman Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.more Show sample from book Gods are different from mortals, boy.58 more mortal → mortals:humans Show general definition for mortal (as in: mortal body) human (especially merely human); or subject to death
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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 It was about sixty feet long, snout to tail, its body made of interlocking bronze plates.57 more a type of 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 Even if you succeeded, you heard the prophecy: unleashing Hera's rage would mean your destruction.46 more prediction Show general definition a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)
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patronpatron → patrons:customers The café was filled with patrons enjoying coffee and studying for exams.more Show sample from book "Would you attack your patron?" the woman chided.20 more supporter Show context notes In this context, chided is a synonym for "scolded" or "criticized". Show general definition for patron (as in: a patron of the arts) a regular customer; or someone who gives money or support to an organization, cause, or person
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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book They're not the children of Artemis, but they're her handmaidens—this band of immortal teenage girls who adventure together and hunt monsters and stuff.†15 more living or existing forever; OR someone famous throughout history… 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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aurasurrounding feeling or atmosphere The place has an aura of romance.more Show sample from book New dress, new makeup, glowing pink aura, and boom: suddenly people liked her.†9 more A distinctive quality, mood, or feeling that seems to surround a person, place, … Show general definition A distinctive quality, mood, or feeling that seems to surround a person, place, or thing; or, more literally, a glowing light shown around someone's head or body in spiritual or artistic images
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book Just outside, a blue mushroom cloud billowed up, raining snowflakes and ice like a nuclear blast made of cold instead of heat.†6 more nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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tempestviolent storm The ship struggled to navigate through the raging tempest.more Show sample from book Its mane flickered as it circled around the empty pool, its hooves causing miniature thunderstorms—tempests—whenever they touched.†7 more tempest → tempests: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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pavilionfreestanding structure without walls We're meeting for a picnic under the pavilion at the park.more Show sample from book She pointed out the open-air dining pavilion that overlooked Long Island Sound.†7 more a large structure separate from a main structure or temporary Show general definition a large building or section of a building that stands apart in function or design -- often used for gatherings, exhibitions, or specialized purposes
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assortmentvariety (of something) She bought an assortment of candies to fill the party bags—chocolates, gummies, and lollipops.more Show sample from book Piper gazed at the crazy assortment of cabins in the valley.†7 more a collection containing a variety of a sort of a thing Show general definition a collection containing a variety of a sort of a thing
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solacecomfort She offered some words of solace and he felt better.more Show sample from book The archer dude, Will Solace, seemed pretty cool.†6 more comfort felt or given during a time of disappointment or misery Show general definition comfort felt or given during a time of disappointment or misery
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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 She muttered something in Greek, and Jason got the feeling it wasn't complimentary toward centaurs.†23 more centaur → centaurs:mythical beings that are half man and half horse
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ogrefrightening giant In the story, the ogre lived in a dark cave and captured anyone who came near.more Show sample from book The ogres shuffled forward.†16 more ogre → ogres:a frightening giant from fairy tales, especially one who eats people… Show general definition a frightening giant from fairy tales, especially one who eats people; or a cruel or terrifying person
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amnesialoss of memory The movie is about a woman who suffers amnesia and doesn't even remember her husband.more Show sample from book "So, a crash course for the amnesiac," Leo said, in a helpful tone that made Jason think this was not going to be helpful.†10 more amnesia → amnesiac:someone who has lost their memory Show general definition loss of memory (partial or total)
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book We will not be denied our vengeance—not this time.†2 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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with a vengeancewith intensity I thought I was getting over my cold and went to work, but it came back with a vengeance.more Show sample from book The wind picked up with a vengeance.†2 more Show general definition for with a vengeance (as in: with a vengeance) with intensity
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book Jason blinked, trying to get his bearings. He focused on Piper and made a little choking sound. "What are you wearing?"20 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 Then Hephaestus came back into focus.20 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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focus#3focus → focuses:concentrates The satellite dish focuses the signal into a relatively narrow beam.more Show sample from book He'd never tried to do anything so focused and intense —but he shot a bolt of white-hot flames at the chain suspending the engine block above the Cyclops's head—aiming for the link that looked weaker than rest.20 more focus → focused:concentrated at a single point Show general definition for focus (as with technical usage) technical usage typically involves some sense of center or concentration such as: physics — a point where things come together such as the point where light rays meet geometry — a fixed reference point (as of a parabola) geology — the point of origin of an earthquake See a comprehensive dictionary for other less common meanings.
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hypothermiabody temperature that is dangerously low After falling into the icy lake, she was quickly rushed to the hospital to treat her hypothermia.more Show sample from book Piper kept glancing back, worried, as if he were the one who'd almost died of hypothermia rather than she.4 more an illness caused by too low a body temperature