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Dive into Aunty Em’s Vocabulary guide from "The Lightning Thief." This educational resource explores key terms relevant to the story, aiding readers in understanding essential concepts. Key vocabulary words include "dyslexia," highlighting the challenges of reading; "impulsive," which describes spontaneous actions; "cherish," focusing on the importance of valuing relationships; and "impertinent," denoting rudeness. With comprehensive definitions and contextual usage, this guide is perfect for students and fans of the series looking to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the text.
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The Lightening Thief Aunty Em’s Vocabulary
The Lightening Thief – Aunty Em’s - Vocabulary • dyslexia – (noun) A learning disorder marked by the difficulty inrecognizing andcomprehending written words. • If there’s anything worse for my dyslexia than regular English, it’s red cursive neon English. • impulsive – (adj.) suddenly acting on thoughts or wants rather than careful thinking it through first. • I do impulsive stuff sometimes. • cherish – (verb) to hold or treat as important; to treasure • I must cherish every customer I get. • marred – (verb) to damage or make something less than perfect or attractive • You notice some of my creations do not turn out well. They are marred. • warily – (adverb) describes someone being watchful and cautious • “A pose?” Annabeth asked warily. • distortion – (noun) something that looks twisted out of shape; ordeformed • The convexity will cause some distortion. • sever – (verb) to separate apart from the whole, usually by cutting • Once you sever it, it becomes a spoil of war. • impertinent – (adj.) rude with a ‘tude (attitude); “I’ll show you!” behavior • “They’re not going to like that,” Grover warned. “They’ll think you’re impertinent.