The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson, Vocabulary List Chapters 7-11

a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past

Books and other artifacts sat behind glass.

an open area inside a tall building that has windows to let light in from above

They entered a large atrium at least two stories high.

to coax or persuade especially by flattery or false promises

So with the help of a bike Candice found in her shed — and some extra cajoling of Brandon — they had ridden over to Lambert High School.

showing or using care to avoid trouble or danger

Brandon cautiously crept into the kitchen.

ordered to be made in exchange for payment

It was commissioned specifically for us.

to show disgust or embarrassment at something

Candice tried not to cringe as he read to himself.

allowing you to do something easily or without trouble

"Convenient. Easy."

expressing a low opinion of a person or thing

Colored was not a derogatory term — certainly not at the turn of the twentieth century.

to make wrinkles or grooves in

Rudolph Gibbs's forehead furrowed so his eyebrows bunched together.

feeling or showing unwillingness to do something because of doubt or nervousness

Why he'd been hesitant to bike in the first place.

something false passed off as real

"My mom thinks it's a hoax."

words that are written on or cut into a surface

"Can you read off the inscription?"

to study by close examination and questioning

"Maybe she could help me with the investigating."

having or showing a quiet and gentle nature : not wanting to fight or argue with other people

Candice waved meekly.

unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly

"Most of us were right perplexed."

looking like or relating to styles or fashions from the past

"Kind of retro."

to officially accept or allow

"I'm sure it would have been a very big deal if it had been a real, sanctioned game."

to look at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval

Candice scowled at herself.

going beyond what is enough or necessary : EXTRA

"Well, there's a lot of stuff in the letter that's kind of superfluous," he said.

to push with force : SHOVE

"Here," she said, thrusting the paper at him.

something done, said, or given to show respect, gratitude, or affection

"It looks like someone made tribute videos for a number of past coaches."