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Gregor the Overlander, Book One

Gregor the Overlander is a series of five books by Suzanne Collins. Entered some of the vocabulary in book one.

AB
Echolocationthe sonar like system used by bats and other animals
Slavishslave-like
Intricatecomplex; placated; hard to understand
Aerodynamic Maneuversmotion or movement of air and other gases
Aggravationannoyance; exasperation
Proximitynearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation
Lamelyweak, inadequate, unsatisfactory, clumsy
Vaulted Ceilingswithout a ceiling, showing the roof line within
Backpedalingstepping rapidly backward
Intimidateto make timid; fill with fear
Arrogantpretentious, overbearingly
Intervenedto come between, intercede, mediate
Cliquea small, exclusive group of people
Veeredto change direction or turnabout or aside, shift, turn
Water bugsvarious aquatic bugs, or a large cockroach
Ingratiatinglydeliberately meant to gain favor
Haughtydisdainfully proud; snobbish
Instinctivelyor of the nature of instinct: natural; unlearned
Cockroachesinsects: flattened body, rapid movements, nocturnal habits
Translucentpermitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, but not clearly visible:
Thricethree times, as in succession; on three occasions or in three ways
UnderlanderFantasy land where animals, insects, arachnids and humans that live underground
Central Parka public park in central Manhattan, New York City. 840 acres
Warriora person who shows great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness


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Random Lake School District
Random Lake, WI

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