The Chocolate Wars Vocabulary Maps

By: Adrien Merrilles

LassitudeDefinition:A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

Evidence from Novel:He was unwilling to abandon this lovely lassitude but he had to, of course. Pg.3

My sentence:When I stayed up last night talking on the phone, I was lassitude all day.

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BenevolentlyDefinition:Characterized by or suggestive of doing good.

Evidence from the Novel:Archie turned and smiled at him benevolently, like a goddam king passing out favors. pg.7

My Sentence:I talked to my little sister who was aggravating me in a benevolent manner.

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LanguidlyDefinition:Lacking energy or vitality; weak

Evidence from the Novel:He moved with a subtle rhythm, languidly, the walk of an athlete although hated all sports and had nothing but contempt for athletes. Pg.11

My sentence:When my parents told me to clean my room, I cleaned it languidly.

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SurreptitiouslyDefinition:acting or doing something clandestinely

Evidence from the Novel:He studied the photograph surreptitiously and then closed the magazine and put it back where it belonged, on the top shelf. Pg.17

My sentence:As I did my homework I studied my notes surreptitiously, and then I went to bed.

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ContemptuousDefinition:manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

Evidence from the Novel:The guys voice was contemptuous. Pg.20

My Sentence:As I was talking to my teacher, her voice was very contemptuous.

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IngratiatingDefinition:capable of winning favor : pleasing

Evidence from the Novel:On the surface, he was one of those pale, ingratiating kind of men who tiptoed through life on small, quick feet. Pg.24

My sentence:As I begin the game, the ref said “I was ingratiating.”

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FeigningDefinition:To give a false appearance of

Evidence from the Novel:“my help?” Archie asked, feigning surprise, trying to keep any trace of mockery out of his voice. Pg.26

My sentence:So many people at my school are feigning people.

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AudacityDefinition:bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints

Evidence from the Novel:Archie was surprised by Leon’s audacity, knowing his connection with The Vigils and bringing him in here this way. Pg.27

My sentence:I couldn’t believe she had the audacity to talk to her parents like that.

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IrrevocableDefinition:Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final

Evidence from the Novel:“Thursday,” Archie said, a command in his voice, no nonsense, final, irrevocable.Pg.36

My sentence:After I wrote the check and cashed it in, it was irrevocable.

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InscrutableDefinition:Impossible to understand or interpret; impenetrable; mysterious

Evidence from the Novel:“ Ready,” Archie said, keeping his face expressionless, inscrutable as usual, even though he felt a bead of perspiration trace a cold path from his armpit to his rib. Pg.37

My sentence:As I begin to read my sisters handwriting, it was inscrutable.

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BewildermentDefinition:the quality or state of being

Evidence from the Novel:He looked at the kid Goober who stood there in bewilderment, looking as if he were going to cry. Pg.38

My sentence:I looked at my friend in bewilderment, as she begin to laugh.

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NemesisDefinition:a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent.

Evidence from the Novel:The black box was his nemesis. Pg.37

My sentence:That girl that I don’t like is my nemesis.

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SacrilegiousDefinition:Grossly irreverent toward what is or is held to be sacred

Evidence from the Novel:I know you wouldn’t consider anything so sacrilegious. Pg.45

My sentence:I was considering doing a sacrilegious thing.

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WistfulDefinition:Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Evidence from the Novel:Emile smiled at Archie, suddenly wistful. Pg.51

My Sentence:Lately I have been having a lot of wistful thinking.

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BedlamDefinition:a place, scene, or state of uproar and confusion

Evidence from the Novel:“my god” brother Eugene cried as he entered the classroom and beheld and bedlam. Pg. 70

My sentence:As I walked on the campus of south cobb it was a very beautiful place, as I turned into the corner it turned into a place of bedlam.

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RangyDefinition:Tall and slim with long, slender limbs

Evidence from the Novel: The goober, tall and rangy, down field where he’d be waiting if he had managed to elude the safetyman. Pg.77

My sentence: Most models are rangy, that’s why people say I could be a model.

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AdulationDefinition:Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise

Evidence from the Novel:Despite the adulation of the guys at school, he felt as if there was some kind of distance between him and the fellows. Pg.80

My sentence:I hate people that are very adulation.

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EdificeDefinition:a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance

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My Sentence:When I went downtown I saw a lot of edifice buildings that we could go to.

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TumultuousDefinition:Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious: "tumultuous applause".

Evidence from the Novel:He watched Leon storming away, pushing his way though the tumultuous corridor, disappearing into the swarming stream of boys. Pg.74

My Sentence:When I was walking in the class I made a very tumultuous sound.

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SimonizingDefinition:Polish

Evidence from the Novel:Louie who was always simonizing his car although simonizing cars seemed part of the Dark ages these days. Pg.89

My sentence:My father makes me simonize his car when I get in trouble.

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CommiserationDefinition:A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortune of others.

Evidence from the Novel:“I know”, the teacher said, shaking his head sorrowfully, in commiseration. Pg.107

My sentence:I gave a lot of commiseration to my friend because her aunt just died.

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BuoyantDefinition: tending to float in a fluid

Evidence from the Novel:Brother Leon was buoyant today and his mood had spread throughout the class. Pg.117

My Sentence:I cant float because I am not buoyant.

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PandemoniumDefinition: A very noisy place Evidence from the Novel:

Suddenly, pandemonium reigned.Pg.132

My Sentence: My school is full of pandemonium.

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FarceDefinition:a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character.

Evidence from the Novel:Nobody wants to sell the chocolates in the first place and its turned into a kind of farce in some classes.Pg.147

My Sentence:My house can be a very farce place at times.

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ScapegoatDefinition:A person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place

Evidence from the Novel:He would need a scapegoat and Brian would be the closet at hand. Pg.151

My sentence:My little sister is a scapegoater.

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CalisthenicsDefinition:systematic rhythmic bodily exercises performed usually without apparatus

Evidence from the Novel:The Nearby Gym was occupied by fellows either practicing basketball or boxing calisthenics and the walls echoed with thudding. Pg.166

My Sentence:When I go to the gym, I perform calisthenics.

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QuotaDefintion:the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc

Evidence from the Novel:And last year, the quota was half of what has to be sold this year.Pg.152

MY sentence:We did not meet the quota for this school year.

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