The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes, Vocabulary List Chapters 14-18

something that is hard to take

It felt really good that Mr. Ortiz had so much faith in me, but it also felt like a heavy burden, because I didn't know if I deserved it."

to flow or fall rapidly and in large quantity

It cascaded down their bodies and onto the ground.

having a harsh or rough quality

Just when I thought the demons were going to lunge, thick handfuls of coarse black hair grew out of two of the demons' mouths at an alarming rate.

to seek the opinion or advice of

I consulted it, but there was nothing new about the twins in the pages.

not intelligent : slow in understanding

"The gods are dense and the other seers are probably chickens, too."

to deceive with tricks

Did you hear that, gods? You got duped!

to draw back from or as if from pain or fear

Hondo didn't even flinch.

to change continually and especially up and down

"It's always fluctuating."

something that happens because of luck : an unexpected or unusual thing that happens by accident

This had happened before, when we were in the pool, but I thought that had been a fluke.

weak, dazed, and unsteady

Hondo got to his feet groggily, rubbing his head.

feeling or showing extreme and uncontrolled emotion

I was borderline hysterical.

a situation in which no progress seems possible

"Seems we're at an impasse," he said.

to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way

Just when I thought the demons were going to lunge, thick handfuls of coarse black hair grew out of two of the demons' mouths at an alarming rate.

to move with a sudden swaying, tipping, or jerking motion

My stomach lurched.

a fertile or green spot in a desert

"You cannot believe my discovery," he said as we stepped inside his little oasis.

to cause to be unable to move all or part of the body

"It paralyzes only the brain."

having unreasonable feelings of suspicion, distrust, and persecution

Okay, so I was paranoid.

to pass or spread through (something)

I wanted to pretend I couldn't detect the vomit and motor oil that permeated the greasy air, but it was too powerful to ignore.

showing doubt or unwillingness

"Fine," I said reluctantly.

to go or move swiftly about, over, or through in search of something

"What's it to you," she asked, frowning as I scoured her tray for any remaining scraps.

showing that you know a secret

He raised a brow and gave me a sly smile.

a way of communicating thoughts directly from one mind to another without speech or signs

"Only gods can do telepathy."

in exact agreement

"Zane," all the Brooks captives said in unison.

to spend time experiencing or enjoying something without making any effort to change your situation, feelings, etc. — usually + in

"They don't wallow with common humans."