The Liars Society: Chapters 26–34

by Alyson Gerber
Are there, in life, some lies or secrets that are impossible to overcome? Both Weatherby and Jack — prestigious Boston School middle schoolers, but from very different backgrounds — must work together to solve a mystery that forces them to face the lies and secrets in their own lives.

Here are links to our lists for the book: Chapters 1–3, Chapters 4–8, Chapters 9–17, Chapters 18–25, Chapters 26–34
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  1. dumbfounded
    as if rendered speechless with astonishment and surprise
    “I’m not lying about who I am.” I look at Jack, dumbfounded.
  2. carabiner
    an oblong metal ring with a spring clip
    Jack leads us onto the platform. There’s a railing, but still, we’re really high up. He locks his carabiner, does a safety check twice, grabs on to the handle, and jumps off.
  3. anticipation
    expecting with confidence of fulfillment
    I pull apart the sticky bristles, a mix of hope and anticipation fluttering in my chest as I fight my way through the branches to see the other side.
  4. landfill
    an area where waste is disposed of by burying it underground
    Then I peer over the ridge, and I choke on my own spit when I look out in front of me and see … a landfill.
  5. hazardous
    involving risk or danger
    HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
    ENTERING THIS AREA CAN EXPOSE YOU TO DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
  6. longevity
    duration of service
    Dad jokes our products have at least nine lives. I always thought that promise of longevity was good.
  7. convulse
    shake uncontrollably
    She’s convulsing through her tears.
  8. burly
    muscular and heavily built
    Flashlights beam at us as three big, burly men with shaved heads wearing jackets that say SECURITY in reflective letters surround our group.
  9. directory
    an alphabetical list of names and contact information
    “You have his journal,” Harper says. “Does he talk about anyone from Boston? Friends or teachers? Maybe we can look them up in the directory and you could get in touch with them?”
  10. strategize
    devise a plan or course of action
    “W. Mainlanders Oil,” I say.
    Dad doesn’t flinch, but his neck flushes a dark red that pops next to his white shirt collar, so I know he wasn’t expecting me to say that, and now he’s strategizing.
  11. cohort
    a group of people having approximately the same age
    “In a statement, the head of school, Dr. Michael Fairview, said, ‘We are pleased to finally put this matter to rest and look forward to welcoming a new cohort to Hart Isle in the next few weeks.'"
  12. milestone
    a significant event in your life or in a project
    This annual trip is an important milestone for fourth-form students at the Boston School, a tradition that we value and that we are glad will continue long into the future.
  13. remediate
    set straight or right
    The plan is to fully remediate the area over the next three weeks and eliminate any safety concerns.
  14. eliminate
    do away with
    The plan is to fully remediate the area over the next three weeks and eliminate any safety concerns.
  15. insignia
    a distinguishing mark or symbol
    I turn over the envelope, and by the flap, there’s a wax seal embossed with a fancy crest in a deep hunter green. Same color as the Boston School insignia.
Created on Thu Jun 25 13:13:50 EDT 2026 (updated Tue Jun 30 15:42:48 EDT 2026)

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