Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos: Chapters 15–19

by Tracey Baptiste
In the first book of the Moko Magic series, cousins Misty, Aiden, and Brooke struggle with new supernatural powers and important responsibilities while also trying to enjoy carnival season.

Here are links to our lists for the book: Chapters 1–4, Chapters 5–8, Chapters 9–14, Chapters 15–19, Chapters 20–23, Chapters 24–27, Chapters 28–35, Chapters 36–41, Chapters 42–52
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  1. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
    But before Misty could throw it, the dishtowel sprang up from the floor and drew itself taut in front of Brooke’s face like a shield.
  2. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
    It would have been ferocious looking if it weren’t for the askew googly eyes.
  3. commotion
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
    “Did something happen to one of you? What’s all the commotion? What’s behind there?”
  4. rabid
    infected by an acute viral disease of the nervous system
    “I think it’s a rabid squirrel or something,” she said.
  5. instinctive
    unthinking
    He felt an instinctive urge to make it all better.
  6. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
    When he moved away, the shiny deep brown skin on Mr. Abara’s bald head looked pristine, like nothing had ever happened to him.
  7. rogue
    unusually large, unpredictable, and destructive
    “They weren’t happy about a rogue mas, either,” Misty said.
  8. heading
    a line of text indicating what the passage below it is about
    Misty ripped a piece of easel paper off a pad, wrote a heading on it, and taped it next to the others.
  9. vibrant
    vigorous and animated
    “There are many ways to celebrate the wonderfully vibrant Caribbean community,” Ms. Cook said.
  10. glossy
    reflecting light
    The representative’s face was like a layer of cellophane—glossy, tight, and slightly unnatural.
  11. stern
    serious and harsh in manner or behavior
    His face was hard and stern.
  12. in turn
    in proper order or sequence
    His eyes scanned each of the cousins in turn.
  13. institution
    a custom that has been an important feature of some group
    “We’ve been doing it for years. It’s a cultural institution. People would riot.”
  14. throng
    a large gathering of people
    He wove through the throng, but it was easy to keep track of him in his bright white shirt, which reflected the sunlight.
  15. patois
    a characteristic language of a particular group
    The deep rich patois of Jamaican, the slightly brighter-toned Barbadian, and bouncy, rhythmic Trinbagonian accents.
  16. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
    Uncle Andrew led them into a room with a podium at one end facing rows of metal folding chairs with upholstered seats.
  17. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
    Representative Cook stood near the podium wearing a blazer in a nondescript color like the one from last night’s news report.
  18. rigid
    fixed and unmoving
    Her face looked pale and rigid as concrete.
  19. utilitarian
    valuing or chosen for usefulness above all else
    A pair of chunky, utilitarian black shoes appeared next to the table, and someone cleared their throat.
  20. resent
    feel bitter or indignant about
    It seemed to resent being called a rat.
  21. solidarity
    a union of interests or purposes among members of a group
    “Carnival solidarity,” the photographer said, nodding.
  22. mob
    a disorderly crowd of people
    “Lady, it’s a regular New York City rat,” the second guard said. “Not a member of the mob.”
  23. demise
    the event of departure from life
    Misty was upset. About Wonky’s demise, of course.
  24. torso
    the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
    It continued to encircle his torso and then branched out, propping his arms up and over his head as petals began to bloom on his face, framing it in yellow like a sunflower.
  25. counterpoint
    an element, idea, or argument used to create a contrast
    “Counterpoint,” Misty said. “What if the accidents at the restaurant were just accidents, and politicians being ridiculous is just what they do?”
Created on Tue Dec 03 03:26:19 EST 2024 (updated Wed Dec 04 14:43:59 EST 2024)

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