Words
Eng Definition
sentence from the book(pg#)
Example sentence
graveyard
a tract of land used for burials
Working the graveyard shift,he hardly got to meet anybody.(pg.6)
She expressed the wish to be interred in the graveyard of hometown.
perk
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment
It was one of the great perks that came with a job at Websound.(pg.6)
They may also feel they have a right to the jobs and the perks their opponents enjoyed.
lecture
a lengthy rebuke
“We don’t need any lecture from you”(pg.13)
The teacher lectured those pupils rather mildly for not finishing their homework.
bruises
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
“Just a few bruises-that’s it,”Vinnie said.(pg.14)
The blow bruises her leg.
admitting
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
“You call the cops and you’re admitting that someone got past your security.Do you get my drift,lady?You’re admitting failure.”(pg.14)
He admitted his errors
assault
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
“Let’s see-you’re up for assault,”(pg.15)
He was assaulted with eggs and stones.
glared
an angry stare
The stranger glared at Catherine.(pg.16)
The whole class glared at the teacher when he told them their punishment.
justice
a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
“I’m taking criminal justice classes at City College.This is my second year.”(pg.18)
America's 16th chief justice, Rehnquist completed 11 years stewardship of the nation's highest court in 1997.
outrageous
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Then we’ll get SoundUp out there ahead of the competition and make an outrageous amount of money,right?
The most outrageous action in Laud's crackdown was his move to ban -his attempt to ban preaching in churches.
hesitation
the act of pausing uncertainly
Vinnie heard hesitation in her voice.(pg.26)
She agreed to see him again without hesitation.
blurred
become glassy; lose clear vision
Vinnie read the message over and over,until his eyes blurred.(pg.30)
Everything blurred as we ran.
traitor
someone who betrays someone by committing treason
This girl is a traitor ,and she’s got to hang for it.(pg.31)
The traitor refused to confess and was racked at last.
whooped
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
Ken whooped.(pg.32)
They whooped a welcome at the gate when the group of delegations came in.
stunned
hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
Vinnie was stunned.(pg.34)
The blow on his head stunned him for a moment.
inherited
obtain from someone after their death
“Maybe he inherited it,”said Joelle.(pg.40)
I inherited a castle from my French grandparents.
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