The Hammer of Thor — Vocabulary
Rick Riordan
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gendermale/female/trans Gender roles were more defined when my grandmother was growing up.more Show sample from book "Well," he said at last, "I still don't trust an argr to do this job—" "A gender-fluid person," Alex corrected.†p.368.117 more male, female, or any of many trans categories Show general definition for gender (as in: gender discrimination) male or female or (especially regarding self-identification): the state of being male, female, or in any of many trans categories Show editor's word notes While the word sex can almost always be substituted for this meaning of gender, gender is typically used in reference to cultural or social differences, while sex is typically used for biological differences.
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allianceassociation formed to support common interests The Islamic governments formed an alliance to defeat Israel.more Show sample from book With a marriage alliance to Loki and the hammer of Thor in his possession, Thrym would become Thane of Thanes.†p.319.912 more Show general definition an association formed to support common interests
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massacrecrushing defeat Her team lost 12–0 in what can only be described as a complete massacre on the field.more Show sample from book The more time they spent reading the minutes of past massacres, the less time they'd have for killing us in a future one.†p.122.38 more massacre → massacres:crushing defeat or brutal, overwhelming attack Show general definition crushing defeat or brutal, overwhelming attack — used figuratively in competition and literally for violent killings
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book I remembered the serpent dripping poison in his face, and the way Loki had vowed: Soon enough, Magnus!†p.343.28 more Show general definition a snake
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prophecyprediction of the future The prophecy came true.more Show sample from book I wasn't thinking about prophecies, or how everything Loki did, even a casual glance at his daughter, was a trick.†p.138.77 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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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, I saw where he was going.†p.342.93 more Show general definition despite that Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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malicemalice → malicious:evil; or made with the intent to make others suffer I am not interested in hearing malicious gossip.more Show sample from book Suddenly I understood Ratatosk, the squirrel who only spoke malice and wanted to destroy the very tree he lived in.†p.140.13 more the desire to hurt others or see them suffer Show general definition the intention or desire to see others suffer
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book The feast hall was packed right up to the nosebleed section—hundreds of tables arranged like stadium seating, all facing the central court, where a tree as big as the Prudential Center spread its branches across the vast domed roof.†p.74.73 more prudent → prudential:arising from or characterized by being sensible and careful
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book He made some wild hand gestures that didn't really mean anything, but seemed to convey the idea GASP!†p.354.62 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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patronpatron → patrons:customers The café was filled with patrons enjoying coffee and studying for exams.more Show sample from book Because it was across from the Public Garden, I'd been to the pub a few times when I was homeless—to get warm on a bitter winter's day or beg a hamburger from the patrons.†p.390.45 more patron → patrons:a regular customer… 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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coincidencea situation where things happened at the same time by chance even though it was unlikely It was a pure coincidence that both got sick the same weekend.more Show sample from book I wondered if her arrival was just a coincidence ...or whether it had something to do with the mark on Uncle Randolph's face in the photo and our sudden urgent need to find Thor's hammer.†p.56.15 more Show general definition a situation where two things happened at the same time or in the same way by chance even though it was unlikely
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book I got the feeling the term also implied mentally slow, because why insult someone on one level when you can insult them on two?†p.172.81 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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rendezvousmeet at an agreed time and place We're going to rendezvous at Starbucks.more Show sample from book The old rendezvous point it is.†p.238.34 more to meet at a specific time and place; OR the meeting itself Show general definition to meet at a specific time and place; or the meeting itself
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invokeinvoke → invokes:calls upon Both read the same Bible and pray to the same God. Each invokes God's aid against the other.Abraham Lincoln (Second Inaugural Address)more Show sample from book Not since the Great Alderman Disaster of that afternoon had the word dad invoked such negative feelings in a conversation.p.265.22 more invoke → invoked:brought forth Show general definition to call upon The exact meaning of invoke can depend upon its context. For example: "invoking God's help"; or "invoking the spirit of the dead" -- to call upon a great or magical power "I invoke the First Amendment"; or "I invoke the words of Thomas Jefferson" -- to cite or call upon for validation "She invoked his sympathy and family memories." -- to call upon someone's feelings or memories "She invoked his assistance." -- to call earnestly for "The program invokes the subroutine" -- to call up a computer program
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scoundrelsomeone without moral principles He's a scoundrel. Don't trust him.more Show sample from book And why would Magnus Chase threaten to leave ...unless these scoundrels are planning to steal my treasure?†p.228.64 more scoundrel → scoundrels:people without moral principles
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minuteswritten record of what happens at a meeting The secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting.more Show sample from book The more time they spent reading the minutes of past massacres, the less time they'd have for killing us in a future one.p.122.23 more formal notes (of a meeting) Show general definition for minutes (as in: keep the minutes) a written record of what happened at a meeting
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alleviatelessen Regular massage will help to alleviate the pain.more Show sample from book Therefore, I was not anxious to alleviate it.†p.241.42 more to lessen something that is bad -- especially to lessen pain Show general definition to lessen something that is bad -- especially to lessen pain
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imbueimbue → imbues:fills She imbues her lectures with a contagious enthusiasm.more Show sample from book Ooh, a tomb imbued with evil magic?†p.113.61 more imbue → imbued:filled Show general definition to fill with or diffuse throughout -- especially an emotional quality
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mosaicart consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass The museum preserved a beautiful mosaic floor.more Show sample from book Alderman gazed at the mosaic ceiling.p.181.81 more art consisting of a design made of many pieces of colored material such as stone or tile Show general definition art consisting of a design made of many pieces of colored material such as stone or tile or more rarely: anything made of many differing parts of equal importance, but varying appearance
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topographysurface features The topography of the region, with its high mountains and deep valleys, makes it a challenging area for hikers.more Show sample from book Now I was willing to bet Randolph had been studying topographical maps of New England, comparing them with ancient Norse charts and legends.†p.398.61 more topography → topographical:the features of the surface area of a region; OR their study Show general definition the features of the surface area of a region; or their study -- especially changes in elevation