The Lightning Thief Vocabulary

What is the BEST meaning for the underlined word?

“At any rate, Grover is a late bloomer, even by satyr standards, and not yet very accomplished at woodland magic."

• to be good at something

• to complete something

• to win something

• to achieve a goal

What is the BEST meaning for the underlined word?

“No way.” “Way.” “Show me.” He sat down eagerly on the bed, patted the mattress. “No waves. See?”

• wanting to have something

• moving carefully

• wanting to do something

• moving quickly

Draw a different example of the underlined word:

“They surrounded me, and Clarisse thrust at me with her spear.”

What is the BEST meaning for the underlined word?

“Thanks,” I grumbled. He said, “Hey, I’m a generous guy.”

• showing kindness

• showing pride

• sharing something

• being awesome

What is the BEST meaning for the underlined word?

“If you make a single noise, if you call out for help or try to fight, I will show you just how accurately I can throw.”

• scary

• threatening

• perfect aim

• strong

Draw a different example of the underlined word:

“The less you knew, the fewer monsters you’d attract,” Grover said, like that should be perfectly obvious.”

What is the BEST meaning for the underlined word?

“The headmaster had threatened me with death by in-school suspension if anything bad, embarrassing, or even mildly entertaining happened on this trip.”

• movie-like

• interesting

• enjoyment

• irregular

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“Between my mom’s night classes and my private school tuition, we could never afford to do special stuff like shop for a skateboard.”

• to have enough resources

• to have enough interest

• to have enough time

• to have enough money

What is the BEST meaning for the underlined word?

“I got the feeling I was missing one simple, critical piece of information.”

• judgmental

• basic

• dangerously important

• simple

Draw a different example of the underlined word:

“Nine essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids…oh, everything you need to feel yourself again.”