Haroun Vocabulary List

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HAROUN VOCABULARY LIST

The following list of words is curated from a selection of words found in ​Haroun and the Sea of Stories .​ Study and learn the
definitions of the words listed to better understand our novel and prepare yourself for the vocab quiz on ​Monday, February
3rd.

WORD DEFINITION

a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents (typically heroic


saga (n)
in nature)

an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically


guise (n)
concealing the true nature of something

deadpan (adj) deliberately impassive or expressionless

curt (adj) rudely brief

impetuous (adj) acting or done quickly and without thought or care

purloin (v) to steal

affront (n) an action or remark that causes outrage or offense

tirade (n) a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

bide (v) to ​remain or stay somewhere

crestfallen (adj) sad and disappointed

eloquent (adj) fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

aghast (adj) filled with horror or shock

reprimand (v) to rebuke, especially officially

obliterate (v) to destroy utterly; wipe out

morose (adj) sullen and ill-tempered

a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be


queue (n)
attended to or to proceed

throng (n) a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals


Study the Hero’s Journey cycle for the quiz on Monday, February 3rd. You will be asked to label
the parts of the journey using the terms below (terms will be provided in a word bank).

status quo call to adventure assistance departure

trials approach crisis treasure

result return new life resolution

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