The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson, Vocabulary List Chapters 43-52

completely foolish, unreasonable, or untrue : RIDICULOUS

"This is crazy. Insane. Absurd."

a straight direct course

Candice was on a beeline for James Parker.

a number of similar things growing or grouped closely together : BUNCH

Ms. McMillan directed him to a cluster of desks.

to scold gently

Candice waited for her mom to chide her.

to move toward one point and join together : to come together and meet

By the time they exited the vault, the press had converged upon the bank.

likely to make someone believe something that is not true

Candice, even with wobbly legs, was deceptively fast.

willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted

"We're not up to anything devious."

to decorate a surface with a raised pattern or design

Her named had been embossed on the bracelet in glittery silver, making it shimmer.

arranged in a very orderly and regular way

The city had decided to issue a formal apology to her grandmother, and were holding a ceremony to rename City Hall in her honor.

existing in the past

"Former?"

speaking or spoken carelessly and often insincerely

"Don't be glib, Candi."

skill or cleverness in discovering, inventing, or planning

The program began, with the current mayor telling a very long and very boring story about her grandmother's bravery and ingenuity.

a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions

The questions were innocent enough, but to Candice, it felt like an inquisition.

harsh and not regular : not smooth or even

The voice on the other end was ragged.

something that deceives : HOAX

"What if it turns out to be a sham?"

showing or feeling embarrassment especially because you have done something foolish or wrong

He gave her a sheepish grin.

to delight in

"I've got to savor every chance I get like this."

a disrespectful expression or remark

His sneer was audible all the way across the room.

a written rule or regulation

"Or perhaps a statute of limitations?" Brandon asked.

to demand or require (something) as part of an agreement

Candice and Brandon stipulated that it had to be named after Siobhan Washington.

to refuse to allow or accept (something, such as a plan or suggestion)

She had wanted to wear comfy jeans, but both her parents had vetoed that.