Group+4--6-2

=Aria, Zach, Sophia, Ben, Libi=

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. Zachary U: page 7: It was a good **__ingot__**. Definition: A piece of metal in a good form for shaping, refining, melting and many more.

2.Libi W: page 9: It was useless to try to **__fathom__** the ways of that Accursed One. Definition: ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍to understand; ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍comprehend

3. Zachary U: page 28: They were clean-shaven, with skin the color of **__tarnished__** copper. Definition: To lose its color/purity

4. Zachary U: page 46: **__Buoyant__** with hope, he turned into the Street of the Goldsmiths. Definition: Very happy or cheerful; not easily depressed

5.Libi W: page 28: For these were the glassmakers, papermakers, the weavers, carpenters and potters, the sculptors, painters, __**embalmers**__ masons, and coffin builders of Hundred-Gated Thebes, and Thebes, as all men knew, was the center of the universe Definition: Treat a dead body so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams

6. Zachary U: page 62: It was no more then 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. Defintion: ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Shaping something into hard stone.

7.Libi W: page 49: Ranofer, flushing hot as he coaxed the flame, could only fume at his own **bungling.** Definition: to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch;

8. Libi W: page 67: I think, many times, too, Father __**bade**__ me take delicacies to the master's table, to see if I would tuck a honey cake into my sash, or eat just one grape.  Definition: command; order; direct

‍‍‍‍‍‍9.sophia:pg.32 obviously there was to be no "__jocularity__ tonigh" - Definition: joking

10.sophia: "The stream of __molten__ gold flowed smoothly"-
Definition: liquid

11. Sophia:" I shall send him another little wine skin on the __morrow"__ - Definition: the next day

12. Sophia:"He beckoned __peremomptorily"-__
Definition: Leaving no chance for arguing. ‍‍‍‍‍‍

‍‍‍‍‍13. Ben F. : page 10: On the bench beside the apprentice lay a coil of wire, finished and ready for its last __annealing__. Definition: to heat something and then let it cool to make it strong.

14. Ben F.: page 29: he stood a moment, took an __irresolute__ step backward, then swerved suddenly and ran down a lane between two of the flower fields near the river. Definition: uncertain

15. Ben F.: page 47: The sun was pouring into the broad courtyard of the goldsmith's shop, flooding ovens, benches, crucibles, with a __radiance__ that made even the washing vats seem things of beauty. Definition: light or heat reflected by an object.

16. Ben F.: page 64: Pointing __irascibley__ straight up, Sata stalked away. Definition: angrily or snappish.‍‍‍‍‍

17. Aria B: page 28:‍‍‍‍ Their ‍‍‍‍eyelids were rimmed and **__elongated__** almost to their temples. Definition: to increase in length

18. Aria B: page 19: a thick strand of hair left to grow from one side of their shaven heads and fall in the **__ebony__** curl to the shoulder. Definition: ‍‍‍‍Dark black

19. Aria B: page 44: he stole across the courtyard, which was **__dingier__** than ever. Definition: dark, not bright

20. Aria B: page 64: where have you been for half the morning, tardy one, **__idler__**. Definition: a person who passes time in a lazy way.

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 5-8:__**
1. Aria B: page 75: Heqet standing close beside Rekh's worktable, **__ostensibly__** watching the goldsmith raise a bowl. Definition: pretending (to listen, see...)

2. Zachary U: pg. 81: The **__rapture__** was gone from the day, nevertheless. Definition: ‍‍‍Ecstatic joy or delight‍‍‍

3. Zachary U: pg. 101: Yet he could hear **__furtive__** footsteps creeping down the stairs. Definition: Being very sly or shifty

4. Zachary U: pg. 102: Islands disappeared and men and animals walked about their business on a crisscross network of **__dykes.__** Definition: A ditch made from the earth to prevent flooding

5. Sophia:‍‍Gubu's joviality lasted for several days. ‍‍Pg. 75 Definition: Full of good humor.

6. Sophia: Scarcly touching the ground in his **__rapture.__** Pg**.** 81 ‍‍A strong feeling of joy or love.‍‍

<range type="comment" id="536008742_3">‍‍7. Sophia: A great slab of __**alabaster**__. Pg. 89 A kind of stone.

8. Sophia: In the branches of the **__acacia__** tree. Pg. 99 any of numerous shrubs and trees of the legume family that grow in warm areas and have white or yellow flower clusters</range id="536008742_3">‍‍

9. Aria B: page 89: At this season Gebu was **__seldom__** in the shop. Definition: almost never, rare

10. Zachary U: pg. 133: With no further talk the boys parted, Heqet to trudge up the **__dusky__** street toward the goldhouse, Ranofer to start the long walk home. Definition: Dark, having little light, shadowy

11. Aria B: page 102: into the fields to gather in the gold of grain and **__fodder__**. Definition: food for cows, and other animal.

12.Ben F.: page 75: Gebu's __joviality__ lasted for several days, and as was usual during these periods, Ranofer fared better as to food. Definition: to be merry.

13.Ben F.: page 92: A man stood surveying these works, his thin arms __akimbo__ and his fists, one of which grasped an authoritative-looking stick, propped on his skinny hips. Definition: to have your hand on your hip and your elbow pointing away from your body.

14.Ben F.: 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. Definition: An agricultural tool with a long handle with a curved blade at the end.

15.Ben F.: page 121: I know what I speak of, boy, and though you may think of me as a dismal old crow, you'll do well to heed my __cawing__. Definition: The cry of a crow.

16. Aria B: page 126: they approached the **__austere__** old man leaning with one elbow on a workbench. Definition: serious, strict

17. Libi W: page 83: __**Groping**__ along the shelf he found half a bread loaf, and several onions. Definition: Groping: moving or going about clumsily or hesitantly;stumbling

18.Libi W: page 100: **<range type="comment" id="536008798_1">‍__Queer__**,</range id="536008798_1">‍ Ranofer thought as he lay down to sleep again, shivering. Definition: Suspicious; shady

19. Libi W: page 108: ...for once Hequet too was **__subdued__**... Definition: quiet; sort of speechless

20.Libi W: page 121: I know what i speak of, boy, and though you may think me <range type="comment" id="536008798_3">‍**__dismal</range id="536008798_3">‍__** old crow, you'll do well to heed my cawing. Definition: dismal: causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy.

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 9-12:__**
1.Libi W: pg 139:...but he found the old man looking both thoughtful and __**dubious**__. Definition: Doubtful

2.Libi W: page 150: Gebu went out one evening with Ranofer __**doggedly**__ behind him... Definition: persistent in effort;

3. Sophia d. Pg.125 ...or I will find a **Foreman** who will. Definition: A worker who supervises other workers.

4. Sophia d. Pg140 <range type="comment" id="536008890_3">Hequet</range id="536008890_3"> was in **transports**. Definition: An overwhelming strong emotion.

<range type="comment" id="536008890_2">5. Sophia d. pg140 admiring his friends new **shenti**... Definition: a peice of fabric sort of like a skir.</range id="536008890_2">

6. Sophia d. Pg144 he might not even remember about the **khefts.** Definition: an evil spirit.

7.Libi W: page 173: "Yesterday's baking" he remarked **__laconically__.** Definition: (of a <range type="comment" id="536008890_1">person's</range id="536008890_1"> speech) using few words.

8. Ben F.: page 138: A remark of Gebu's sprang into his mind: "...him and his **paltry** wineskins! There are far bigger birds in the air than Rekh and the goldsmith." Definition: smaller or meager.

9. Ben F.: page 151: Ranofer turned in a panic to the wall again, seized a branch of some creeper and with the aid of a toehold in the roughness of the **plaster** pulled himself up a few inches above the dog's snapping jaw. Definition: a mixture of lime, sand or cement and water used for spreading on walls or ceilings.

10. Ben F.: page 175: Then he climbed the steps, silent as a **wraith**. Definition: A ghost like image especially seen immediately before or after their death.

11. Ben F.: page 189: After a long, uncomfortable silence, Heqet said wryly, "Do I make myself unpleasant as the viper said to the **asp**?" Definition: A small Southern European viper with an upturned snout.

12. Libi W. page 195: Ranofer's bare toes dug __**convulsively**__... Definition: Having uncontrollable shaking.

13. Zachary U: page 135: Ranofer, scrubbing away with sandstone at a chunk of quartzite, dared not glance around when Gebu paused beside a half-finished stone coffin only a few feet away from him. Definition: A white or grey rock composed of the type of mineral stated in the word.

14. Zachary U: page 148: I discovered this last evening as I was prowling about the place. Definition: To stealthily search an area for what can be found.

15.Zachary U: page 169: It would take time to search for them, more time to kindle a torch... Definition: To start a fire or cause a flame to begin burning.

16. Zachary U: page 185: ...who had gone lame in one foot a few days before... Definition: Physically disabled or crippled most common in the leg or foot. To limp or walk with difficulty.

17. Aria B: page 172: Gebu roared some blurred profanity in answer. Definition: cursing 18. 19. 20.

**__Group Vocabulary List for Chapters 13-16:__**
1. Libi W: page 206: gilded **palanquins** and chariots... Definition: a passenger conveyance, usually for one person, consisting of a covered or box like litter carried by means of poles resting on the shoulders of several men.

2.Libi W: page 217: There was a wicker trunk **ventilated** by little slatted openings... Definition: to provide a room with fresh air in place of air that has been used.

3.Libi W: page 235: The dwarf's expression **underwent** a change Definition: past tense of undergo. Undergo: to be subjected to;pass through;

4.Libi W: page 237: .....linen hung walls, which was occupied by two or more **sentries**. Definition: a soldier stationed at a place to stand guard and prevent the passage of unauthorized persons, watch for fires, ect., especially a sentinel stationed at a pass gate opening in a defense work.

5. Zachary U: page 199: Presently Gebu vanished into a **__cleft__** in the rock face... Definition: A space or opening of some sort made by cleavage.

6. Zachary U: page 211: ... from one to another of the **__crude,__** wide-spaced steps. Definition: An object lacking finish or completeness.

7. Zachary U: page 225: ...everybody will be across the river watching the **__procession__**... Definition: A group of people or things moving along in a ceremonial fashion.

8. Zachary U: page 236: **__Bewildered__** and suddenly uneasy, Ranofer stared about him at a room... Definition: Completely confused or puzzled.

9. Sophia: He followed it through the winding narrow ally. Pg 199

Definition: Twisting in a river or path.

10. Sophia: He followed it through the **winding** narrow ally. Pg 199

Definition: Twisting in a river or path. 11. Sophia: Formed by a **outthrust** bolder. pg 200

Definition: To extend outwards.

12. Sophia: Wide spot in a **canyonlike** place. pg 201

Definition: Looking like a canyon.

13. Sophia: Gilded palanquins and **chariots**. pg 206

Definition: A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used in warfare and racing. 14. Ben F.: He advanced soundlessly passing so close under the shelf that Ranofer could have touched the black **plaits** of his hair. pg 206. Definition: one length of hair made up of three or more strands. 15. Ben F.: Now her clear, wide eyes were cloudy and blinded by the blow that had splintered them; her beauty was **marred** and her usefulness as a watchful guardian ended. pg. 217. Definition: damage. 16. Ben F.: After a moment's inspection he leaped to its rough trunk and crawled up it like a cat, swayed precariously outward on a thick frond and dropped to the top of the wall. Pg 229. Dfeinting: the leaflike part of a palm. 17. Ben F.: "These men," the count said to ranofer, "are of my household **retinue."** pg 242-243 Definition: a group of advisors. 18. Aria B: page 201: Up the **__furrowed__** and craggy face of which they had been climbing. Definition: wrinkles in the face 19.Aria B: page 2t14: The thieves footsteps came echoing back to Ranofor **__eerily__**. Definition: creepily 20. As **__coherently__** as he could Ranofor painted out the story. Definition: consistent