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=Elah, Aliah, Ilan, Hannah, Noah F=

Group Vocabulary List
Directions: Each member of the group must add one significant word to this list from each chapter. It should be a word that you are not familiar with and that you think would be useful to add to your vocabulary. You may not duplicate the words of another group member. On a new line, type your name and the page number where the word is found. Type the sentence with the word underlined. After the sentence, type a definition in your own words. Be sure the definition makes sense in the context.

Example: Mrs. Pransky: page 7: The stream of molten gold flowed smoothly from the __**crucible**__, reflecting in its surface the cloudless blue of the Egyptian sky. Definition: a container used for melting something at a very high temperature

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 1-4:__**
1. Chapter 1. Hannah Parish, page 10 Ibni only edged closer, ducked his head even farther between his shoulders, and scrubbed his hands together __ingratiatingly__. Definition: intends to gain approval or favor 2. Chapter 2. Hannah Parish, page 28 Their shoulders were broad and bare, their hips narrow and wrapped in cotton __//shentis//__ of purest white. Definition: kilt-like piece of linen fabric tied around the waist 3. Chapter 3. Hannah Parish, page 47 This Heqet must be the __drollest__ fellow in Egypt. Definition: curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement 4. Chapter 4. Hannah Parish, page 62 It was no more than a shallow alcove __hewn__ into the face of the cliff, with an offering table against one wall and a small stone statue of Thutra opposite. Definition: make or shape something by cutting or chopping a material 5.chapter 1. Elah Perelman, page 19 both boys sill wore the youth-lock, a thick strand of hair left to grow from one side of their shaven heads and fall into an __ebony__ curl to the shoulder. Definition: a very dark brown or black color 6. Chapter 2. Elah Perelman, page 40 one only needed one's nose to recognize his characteristic __aura__ of river stink and barley-beer fumes. Definition: any invisible place of origin, especially a scent or odor. 7. Chapter 3. Elah Perelman, page 52 __mollified__ by the courteous tone, Merya shrugged his big shoulders. Definition: To help someone be less angry 8. Chapter 4. Elah Perelma, page 64 "Here, show this ignorant one how to make a hard __solder__." Definition: a metal with a low melting point, that helps to other objects meet or come together

9. Chapter 1. Noah Frisch, page 9 No matter-it was useless to __fathom__ the ways of the Accursed One. Definition of Fathom: to understand or to wonder 10. Chapter 2. Noah Frisch, page 38 winking __vindictively__, he made for the stairs and vanished up them, taking the torch with him. definition: wanting revenge, vengeful 11. Chapter 3. Noah Frisch, page 55 To work, stupid one, Ranofer __chided__ himself. definition: to nudge or to nag 12. Chapter 4. Noah Frisch, page 62 __Scrupulously__ he divided the food in half, taking pains even with the crumbs. definition: very carefully, trying not to make any mistakes 13.chapter 1 Ilan Gordon page 25 Ranofer spread a cloth over the glittering __debris__ on the sheepskin, pressing, pressing it down with his palms to hasten the drying process. definition: scattered fragments 14.chapter 2 Ilan Gordon page 29 He stood a moment, took an __irresolute__ step backward. definition: hesitant 15.chapter 4, AliahChinofsky page 47 This Heqet must be the __drollest__ fellow in Egypt. Definition: curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement 16.Chapter 3 Ilan Gordon "Master, the figures remain the same, though I checked them __thrice__ over. definition:3 times 17.Ilan Gordon chapter 4 His voice was as __wheedling__ as ever. definition: to beg to get someone to agree to do something. 18.Aliah Chinofsky, chapter 1, page 16, Scorning Definition: to reject something in a contemptuous way 19.Aliah Chinofsky, chapter 2, page 29 ferociously Definition: very fierce, or violent 20. Aliah Chinofsky, chapter 3, page 44 Jubilant Definition: feeling or expressing joy

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 5-8:__**
1.chapter 5, Elah Perelman, page 79 the old man cackled happily, digging six copper ring coins out of __skimpy__ sash and exhibiting them to Ranofer. Definintion: providing or consisting of less than is needed; meager. 2. chapter 6, Elah Perelman, page 91 "I must drill these sockets or Pai will have my tongue out for __wagging__ so long." definition: talk, especially in order to gossip or spread rumors. 3.chapter 7, Elah Perelman, page 117 ... Ranofer strengthened by the companionship and extra food,__buoyant__ with the thought of more tomorrow. definition: cheerful and optimistic. 4. chapter 7, Elah Perelman, page 127 He forgot even his __self-recrimination__ when his eye fell on the object lying on Zau's table. definition: Self-recrimination is the act of blaming yourself. 5. Chapter 5. Hannah Parish, page 75 At last on the fourth morning, close beside Rekh's worktable, __ostensibly__ watching the goldsmith raise a bowl, but actually whispering to him under cover of the hammer taps. Def. Apparently, but perhaps not actually 6. Chaper 6. Hannah Parish, page 95 His task was so small, so __monotonous__, and utterly lacking in interest that he found it almost impossible to keep even part of his mind on it. Def. Dull or boring 7. Chapter 7. Hannah Parish, page 102 In the wake of the reapers' scythes the black land showed again through the stubble, no longer moist and rich but bone-hard, __desiccated__, and beginning to crack in all directions under the burning sun. Def. Remove the moisture from, making something dry 8. Chapter 8. Hannah Parish, page 122 I must not pour it all out like some __imbecile__ and make him think I ask for pity, Amon forbid it! Def. A stupid person 9.Chapter 5 Ilan Gordon page 75 Gebu's __joviality__ lasted several days, and as was usual during these periods, Ranofer fared better as to food. defintion: The state or quality of being joyful. 10. chapter 6 Ilan Gordon page 100 The __malevolent__ spirits of the unburied roamed at will seeking mischief they could do. definition: wishing evil or harm to another person. 11.chapter 7 Ilan Gordon page 104 I do not even wish to," he added, spitting __contemptuously__ definition: showing or expressing disrespect. 12. Chapter 5 Noah Frisch, page 78 Because of these wicked ones and their thievery, the ba of some long-dead pharaoh was now starving and __destitute__ in the land of the west. definition: very poor, without the basic necessities in life. 13. Chapter 6 Noah Frisch, page 93 Glancing at Zahotep __inquiringly__, Ranofer picked up the box of sand and squatted near the newly begun socket. Definition: curious, seeking facts 14. Chapter 7 Noah Frisch, page 116 The ancient's sharp old eye lingered a moment on Ranofer's face before he added __dubiously__ "It is also a difficult craft, young one, I've heard tell." definition: doubtful, of uncertain outcome 15. Chapter 8 Noah Frisch, page 129 Placing both long, strong hands on his knees, he __scrutinized__ Ranofer. Definition: to look over carefully 16. chapter 8 Ilan Gordon page 118 Frequently the Antient joined them, bringing nelumbo nuts and his __cackling__ laugh, and his sly, wise tasting.</range id="535901462_8"> definition: broken sound or cry.

<range type="comment" id="535901462_9">17. Aliah Chinofsky, Chapter 5, page 75, Joviality Definition: feeling exited, or happy about something 18.Aliah Chinofsky, Chapter 6, page 93 Disconsolately Definition: very unhappy, or sad 19.Aliah Chinofsky, Chapter 7, page 111 Lotus Definition: flower that grows on water 20. Aliah Chinofsky, chapter 8, page 127 self-recrimination Definition: blaming yourself</range id="535901462_9">

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 9-12:__**
1.Ilan Gordon chapter 9 page 139 He glanced questionably at the Ancient, who was old and must therefore know a great deal about everything, but he found the old man looking both thoughtful and __dubious.__ definition: doubtful 2. Hannah Parish, Chapter 9, page 142 Heqet, the __irrepressible__, glared at him an instant and then growled deep in his throat like some very small, fierce dog. Def. To not be able to be controlled 3. Hannah Parish, Chapter 10, page 154 <range type="comment" id="535901462_10">He kept a faithful, if __intermittent__, eye on Setma, too; the river an had begun regular trips up and down the Nile again. Def. Continuous or steady</range id="535901462_10"> 4. Hannah Parish, Chapter 11, page 176 the ancient chuckled as suddenly Ranofer's attention __riveted__ on him. Def. Attract or direct 5. Hannah Parish, Chapter 12, page 194 He had not tasted a bit of the goat cheese he had eaten, and the festival had __dwindled__ to nothing in his mind. Def. To become smaller in amount of size 6.<range type="comment" id="535901462_11">elah perelman, chapter 9, page 141 "especially __ragamuffins__?"</range id="535901462_11"> definition: a person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes. <range type="comment" id="535901462_12">7. Elah Perelman, chapter 10, page 164 He fell silent, trembling with anger and with fright at his own __temerity__. Definition: excessive confidence or boldness; audacity. 8. Elah Perelman, chapter 11, page 181 In a moment Ranofer heard the whining sound of the __firedrill__ as he worked to kindle the torch Definition: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light,HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: small;">a primitive device for kindling fire by frictional heating, consisting of a pointed stick that is twirled in a hole in a flat piece of soft wood. 9. Elah Perelman, chapter 12, page 195 "May Set take there __stingy__ hides!" Definition: unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous</range id="535901462_12"> 10. Noah Frisch, chapter 9, page 136 "Then alter it, and hereafter __heed__ what I say, or I will find a fireman who will." definition: to listen

11. Noah Frisch, chapter 10, page 165 <range type="comment" id="535901462_13"><range type="comment" id="535901462_14">Halfway there and __audacious__ thought stopped him definition: willing to take surprisingly bold risks

12. Noah Frisch chapter 11, page 175 Then he climbed the steps, as silent as a wraith. definition: a pail, thin ghostlike figure 13. Noah Frisch chapter 12, page 187 Heqet sounded so disappointed that ranofer was ashamed of his curtness. definition: rudely brief, abrupt</range id="535901462_13"> </range id="535901462_14"> 14.Ilan Gordon chapter 10 page 165 Halfway there an __audacious__ thought sopped him. definition:<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. 15.Ilan Gordon chapter 11 page 183 He looked to make sure, opening the doors gingerly with his fingernails so that he would leave no signs of his __prying__ in the dust. definition: looking or searching curiously. 16.Ilan Gordon chapter 12 page198 "Well, I-must take my leave" he __stammere__d edging away. definition: speaking with pauses 17. 18. 19. 20.

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 13-16:__**
1.Hannah Parish, chapter 13, page 202 High above him in the __brazen__ sky a lone falcon wheeled; far ahead the figures of Gebu and Wenamon were dwarfed by their surroundings to mere swatches of black and white. Def. Bold and without shame 2. Hannah Parish, chapter 14, page 212 Worse, every inch he moved forward took him nearer to an even more terrible place, the citadel of death itself, the dwelling of the outraged Departed One whose mere __sentries__ these other creatures were. Def. Soldiers stationed to guard a place 3. Hannah Parish, chapter 15, page 231 Ranofer struggled frantically, his eyes on the drawn sword of the approaching soldier and his mind full of that __desecrated__ underground chamber. Def. Treated with violent disrespect 4. Hannah Parish, chapter 16, page 241 They had almost reached the door when a __peremptory__ voice stopped them. Def. Insisting on getting immediate attention 5.Ilan Gordon chapter 13 page 200 There was another murmur, then Gebu snapped, "You are __witless__ and a coward . definition: foolish stupid 6.Ilan Gordon chapter 14 page 214 They had investigated a dozen such rubble heaps, __prowled__ and searched until they had located a few of the tombs entrances themselves, though all were well camouflaged behind rocks and piled up sand. definition: searching stealthily 7. Noah Frisch chapter 13 page 202 It stretched before him, a wasteland of glaring red hills rising from a giant's block pile of tumbled boulders- desolate, barren and __ominously__ still. def. Evil, threatening or scary 8. Noah Frisch chapter 14 page 216 Her expression was one of __serenity__ and joy, and the sculptor who carved her had been a master. Def. calm and peaceful 9. Noah Frisch chapter 15 page 229 There were three chariots glittering with gold, and a dozen grooms who were be __bedecking__ horses with plumes and flowers for the coming procession. Def. Decorate, adorn beautiful 10. Noah Frisch chapter 16 page 241 Hid manner was __impassive__ and assured, his bearing a noble's. def. Not showing emotion 11. Ilan Gordon chapter 15 page 235 He wanted to thank this strange little man, to heap praises upon him, but Qa-nefer was __pattering__ along so fast he had scarcely breath enough to keep up. definition: run with quick light steps 12.Ilan Gordon chapter 166 page 244 At that moment Qa-nefer apeared in the door of the queen's room and approached them, strutting. definition: walking pompously 13. Elah Perelman, chapter 13, page 210 the thoroughfare was deserted. Definition: a transportation roughy connecting one place to another 14. 14. Elah Perelman, chapter 14, page 217 it was like seeing some innocent, happy creature lying murdered from Gebu's **__callous__** greed. definition: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. 15. Elah Perelma, chapter 15, page 235 they hurried through a flowery **__arbor__**, down another walk and through a flight of stairs that climbed the side of the huge building. Definition: a shady garden alcove with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants covered by wooden framework. 16. Elah Perelman, chapter 16, page 248 and at his side was a **__veritable__** Pharaoh of a donkey. Definition: used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor. 17. 18. 19. 20.