The House of Hades — 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 At his side, the angel carried the same kind of jagged bronze sword the Boreads had, and Jason's last encounter with them hadn't gone so well.p.270.562 more made of a type of high-quality 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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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book He'd been so focused on Hazel, he'd forgotten what Leo had told them about the guy they were looking for.p.137.618 more focus → focused:concentrating (on one thing and not paying attention to other things) 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#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book His focus narrowed to the ground in front of him.p.345.818 more place where attention is directed Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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prophecyprediction of the future The prophecy came true.more Show sample from book He didn't think much of fates and prophecies, but he did believe in one thing: Annabeth and he were supposed to be together.†p.101.119 more prophecy → prophecies:predictions of the future Show general definition a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)
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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 They'd been holding hands ever since they dropped into the chasm.†p.33.416 more a large gap or divide 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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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book They couldn't be caught by six or seven hostile immortals.†p.169.611 more immortal → immortals:people who live forever OR people 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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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book She was so anxious, the ground rumbled beneath her and immediately yielded a bumper crop—precious metals popping to the surface as though the dirt was anxious to expel them.p.213.52 more yield → yielded:produced Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book YIELD!p.523.12 more surrender (give up) Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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abyssseemingly bottomless pit At the end of the story, Gandalf falls with the demon into the abyss.more Show sample from book To Annabeth's left, the ground dropped off in a series of cliffs, like colossal steps leading deeper into the abyss.†p.35.88 more a hole or dropoff so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply a frightening bottomless pit Show general definition a hole or dropoff so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply a frightening bottomless pit
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hordevery large number A horde of reporters descended on the small town.more Show sample from book Frank wasn't sure what scared him more: shaggy-cow monsters, hordes of restless ghosts, or going somewhere alone with Nico di Angelo.†p.124.18 more horde → hordes:large numbers Show general definition a very large number -- typically of people, animals, or insects on the move
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talontalon → talons:sharp hooked claws Bald eagle talons can measure as long as two inches.more Show sample from book Kelli's fingernails grew into long black talons.†p.107.97 more Show general definition a sharp hooked claw -- especially on a bird of prey
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book You are no threat, but I suppose my vengeance must start somewhere.†p.62.87 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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agitateagitate → agitating:stirring up emotions to increase unrest We are agitating public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.more Show sample from book And he seemed so agitated....Anything that could make a fearless horse skittish should have terrified Hazel.†p.12.14 more agitate → agitated:not calm; or stirred up (often emotionally) Show general definition to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
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aurasurrounding feeling or atmosphere The place has an aura of romance.more Show sample from book Annabeth wondered if demigods didn't smell the same in Tartarus, or if the other scents here were so powerful, they masked a demigod's aura.†p.54.16 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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augurpredict or indicate The early snowfall did not augur well for the rest of the winter.more Show sample from book It was that freak Octavian, the augur from Camp Jupiter, who was always screaming for war.p.61.85 more a character whose job is based upon that of an augur from ancient Roman -- a religious official who interpreted signs and omens to guide public decisions Show general definition to indicate or predict that something will happen --especially as a sign of what’s to come; or in ancient Rome, a religious official who interpreted signs and omens to guide public decisions
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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 Like the centaur?†p.210.44 more Show general definition a mythical being that is 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 line of javelins chewed through the enemy like a set of giant teeth, felling ogres and snake women and hellhounds.†p.510.43 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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gistmain point(s) Just tell me the gist of the matter.more Show sample from book The gist of it: she's here to see how it goes.†p.189.21 more the main point(s) of a more detailed matter Show general definition the main point(s) of a more detailed matter
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flammableeasily set on fire Gasoline is highly flammable.more Show sample from book You keep burning through the clothes I give you, so I thought I would weave something less flammable.†p.386.91 more Show general definition easily set on fire
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narratoran actor who helps to tell a story by talking directly to the audience (breaking the imaginary barrier between the performers and the audience) The narrator in the play, Our Town talks to characters in the play as well as to the audience.more Show sample from book The voice simply floated overhead like a movie narrator's, as if a single mind controlled all the creatures.†p.186.3 storyteller Show general definition someone who tells a story--especially the main voice in a documentary, or a character who talks directly to the audience in a movie, play or other performance