The Manifestor Prophecy: Chapters 20–24

by Angie Thomas
In this first book of the Nic Blake and the Remarkables series, twelve-year-old Alexis Nichole Blake is an exile in the Unremarkable world who wants to learn how to use her Gift as a Manifestor, which includes controlling the elements, summoning objects, and creating illusions.

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  1. bodega
    small shop selling groceries, especially in a Hispanic area
    Dad and I lived in Harlem back then. Our block had a park, a bodega, and a pizza parlor.
  2. wreak
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
    One time, a ghoul wreaked havoc in the Apollo in the middle of a show, and Mr. Prince caught it and kept it.
  3. regal
    belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
    The metal of the gate twists into regal designs leading up to the Mark of Eden on the very top.
  4. wispy
    thin and weak
    Dante rubs his wispy beard.
  5. thicket
    a dense growth of bushes
    We glide through the gates into a thicket of more trees.
  6. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    The car veers into another light tunnel, and it takes us above the governing district.
  7. shaft
    a vertical passageway through a building
    Hundreds of levels of floors circle above us, and elevators blur in round glass shafts.
  8. plush
    characterized by extravagance and softness
    The president, my grandmother, rises from a seat that’s plusher than the rest.
  9. audacity
    aggressive or outright boldness
    “I declare! The audacity!” Elder Evergreen shouts. “An Unremarkable in our city? In our headquarters?”
  10. curt
    brief and to the point
    He eyes me and Alex and gives us a curt nod.
  11. breach
    a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
    “This boy is a security breach,” says Evergreen. “He shouldn’t know Uhuru exists!”
  12. lapel
    a fold of fabric below the collar of a coat or jacket
    He taps his lapel pin, and a holographic scroll rolls out in front of him.
  13. arson
    malicious burning to destroy property
    “Committed arson in New Orleans—”
    “The Devil set his daughter’s house on fire, not us.”
  14. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
    “An explanation is a great place to start, Elder. Fairness is one of our tenets, is it not?”
  15. deliberate
    discuss the pros and cons of an issue
    Someone mentions taking a recess to discuss Dad and the kidnapping. Grandpa Doc says something about talking to the Msaidizi himself while the elders deliberate.
  16. shroud
    cover as if with a burial garment
    That stone did more than just shroud the room in darkness.
  17. searing
    extremely hot
    Red and orange sparks explode in front of me, and searing pain surges up my hands.
  18. rustle
    make a dry crackling sound
    The trees rustle, and a thin boy emerges from the thicket.
  19. wisecrack
    make a witty or sarcastic comment
    Roho didn’t start out as a monster, no. I’d bet he was once a wisecracking, reckless kid.
  20. ricochet
    spring back; spring away from an impact
    It gets within inches of me, then ricochets off some invisible force and hits a tree.
  21. impulsive
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
    “I know, and I should’ve discussed things with you instead of making impulsive decisions,” Dad says.
  22. confine
    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
    “Calvin Blake,” Evergreen says, in a stiff, official tone, “the Council of Elders hereby sentences you to five years of house arrest. You will be confined to the home of your father, Doc Blake. You must also complete five years of volunteer work. If you do need to leave the property for emergency reasons, you must receive Guardian permission.”
  23. leniency
    lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore
    “However, Ms. Zoe DuForte asked the council for some leniency in your sentencing.”
  24. adjourn
    break from a meeting or gathering
    Meeting adjourned.
  25. jostle
    come into rough contact with while moving
    My mom lands her car a few houses away from JP’s, and the newest pothole on the street jostles us around.
  26. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
    “Now you know. She said y’all weren’t the worst guests she’s had, but you could’ve kept things cleaner. She cut you some slack since you were dealing with so much, but next time act like you got some home training.”
    A train chastised us, wow.
  27. cue
    give a signal, prompt, or reminder
    Cue the awkward silence.
  28. coordinated
    dexterous in using more than one set of muscle movements
    JP and Alex slap palms. I ignore that it takes them three tries to get it right. Neither of them is coordinated.
  29. airy
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
    I yawn and stretch in my bed. It’s circular and twice as big as my old one. At the moment it feels feathery soft, but with a simple command I can make it hard as a rock, as airy as a cloud, or as turbulent as ocean waves during a storm.
  30. turbulent
    agitated vigorously
    I yawn and stretch in my bed. It’s circular and twice as big as my old one. At the moment it feels feathery soft, but with a simple command I can make it hard as a rock, as airy as a cloud, or as turbulent as ocean waves during a storm.
  31. tend
    have care of or look after
    Another building has a greenhouse on top, and an elderly couple tends to flowers and plants inside.
  32. delegate
    a person appointed or elected to represent others
    A group of delegates from N’okpuru, an underground city, congratulate me for my “heroics.”
  33. accustomed
    in the habit of or adapted to
    I sit on a bench and take out the Unremarkable phone Mom gave me. She said I could use it to talk to JP since it may take him a while to get accustomed to the G-glasses.
  34. paparazzo
    a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities
    “For official events? Yes. Most days are normal. A Guardian escorts me to school and keeps the paparazzi away. Afterward, I attend whatever extracurricular activity is scheduled. If it’s an outdoor activity and Mom is there, a crowd may gather to watch. Our Guardian escort makes sure they don’t ask her for photographs and autographs.”
  35. subjective
    taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
    “Nothing you’re describing is normal.”
    Alex shrugs. “Normal is subjective. I’ll be here to help you deal with everything. That’s what twins are for, right?”
Created on Tue Jan 16 12:10:48 EST 2024 (updated Wed Jan 17 16:49:28 EST 2024)

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