The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes, Vocabulary List Chapters 39-Post Postscript

to help, encourage, or support someone in a criminal act

She had aided and abetted a wanted criminal.

to keep from happening

"So it looks like we averted a war."

strong and heavy : husky

The burly dude looked me over, then said to Ah-Puch, "We end this tonight."

a person or event that quickly causes change or action

"You are the catalyst!"

a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or interesting

Kind of cliché, if you ask me.

not bright or interesting : DULL

"It used to be so drab and depressing, but I've really livened it up, don't you think?"

to flow over and cover or surround

Massive flames engulfed me.

A person who is running away

"Besides, I'm a fugitive now."

sure to happen

"It's inevitable."

a power that is believed to control what happens in the future : fate

"It was very kismet, if you ask me."

the force that a moving body has because of its weight and motion

All my instincts told me to pivot out of his way, let his momentum hurtle him into the abyss.

to change the form or character of : TRANSFORM

Colors morphed into each other.

something that you do or are given to do in order to show that you are sad or sorry about doing something wrong

"This is your cell, and once you've paid your penance to the gods, you'll join the others in pounding stone day and night until your bones turn to dust."

used to describe something or someone that is different from others in usually a dangerous or harmful way

"True, but he went rogue."

hidden from view : private and not used or seen by many people

"Very secluded, and surrounded by water, which is the most important part."

to keep in check by effort

Mom stifled a laugh and Hondo made a disgusted face."

to weaken secretly or little by little

"He thought I didn't know he was trying to undermine me at every turn."