The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson, Vocabulary List Chapters 1-3

secret or private

"They agreed not to press charges if she signed a confidentiality agreement and destroyed all her research."

to say in response to something said

Grand would always nod and counter with, "Just because you don't see the path doesn't mean it's not there."

not sharp in edge or point : BLUNT

Her grandmother had been dead for two years, but being surrounded by all of her things had brought a dull ache to Candice's heart.

the time when the sky is getting dark at night

Dusk was beginning to set, and apart from the handful of teens playing basketball, Vickers Park was empty.

at some later time : in the end

Candice's father eventually convinced her mother to let him bring in a contractor buddy to do a remodel.

a large amount of something that happens or comes suddenly

And with the sunrise would come a flurry of questions and accusations.

to make or copy (something, such as a document or signature) falsely in order to deceive someone

"Forged city paperwork to pay a crew and rent a backhoe."

to come into sight suddenly and often with a large, strange, or frightening appearance

A large yellow backhoe loomed in the distance.

to look curiously or carefully

She peered into the deep, dark hole.

to repeat from memory

Candice could recite by memory the story about how her grandmother had put herself through college while raising two kids.

overall quality or character as judged by people in general

Abigail had wagered her reputation.

to give up (a job or position) by a formal or official act

She would be forced to resign by the end of the day.

something that angers or shocks people because rules or standards of behavior are violated

"The city didn't want a scandal."

to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.

Then she sighed.

a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance

It was one of her many superstitions when it came to her work.

to force (someone) to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment

The mayor had already suspended her.

to bring disgrace or ruin

Mama's legacy is tarnished enough.

according to a very strict explanation of a rule, fact, etc.

Well, technically it wasn't her room.

to walk a long way with difficulty

It was probably time for him to make his annual trek to the Vista Heights neighborhood.

not filled, used, or lived in

It had recently become vacant.

to bet on the result of a contest or question

Abigail had wagered her reputation.