Out of My Mind: Chapters 19–25

by Sharon M. Draper
Born with cerebral palsy, Melody has difficulty communicating with others — but in spite of the obstacles she faces, Melody is determined to prove how smart she really is.

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  1. wisp
    a thin tuft, piece, or amount of something
    We watch wisps of clouds hover over us.
  2. amble
    walk leisurely
    “This child,” she says to my dad, who is ambling over to us, “is an escape artist! I need four sets of eyes with her!”
  3. recreational
    of or relating to an activity that diverts or amuses
    This is not a recreational activity just for fun.
  4. participate
    be involved in
    The alternates will accompany them and will be called upon if any of the team members are unable to participate in any way.
  5. underestimate
    assign too low a value to
    I think we have all underestimated a member of our class.
  6. circumstance
    a condition that accompanies some event or activity
    “I’ll contact the quiz team officials and let them know about our special circumstances,” he says.
  7. mandatory
    required by rule
    Team members will meet every day after school for two hours for the next two weeks — right up until the first competition. Practice sessions are mandatory.
  8. moderator
    someone who presides over a debate or meeting
    The moderator, a slim guy with hair that looks like it has been glued into place, brushes a speck off his tuxedo, adjusts his red-striped tie, and begins speaking right on cue.
  9. modulate
    adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
    “Good evening!” he says with that perfectly modulated voice that announcers seem to be born with.
  10. preliminary
    preceding or in preparation for something more important
    The two teams with the highest scores from all preliminary rounds will meet for what we call a ‘quiz-off,’ so point totals are critical.
  11. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
    First, this is a team competition, and second, this is not a test of speed, but of accuracy. .
  12. contestant
    a person who participates in competitions
    Teams get more points if all four contestants come up with the correct answer
  13. chaperone
    one who accompanies and supervises young people
    All members of the winning team, along with their chaperones, will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to our nation’s capital, three nights in a hotel, and tours of the city.
  14. endeavor
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking
    The winning team in Washington gets to take home that huge golden trophy, they receive a guest appearance on Good Morning America, and their school will receive a check for two thousand dollars to be used for academic endeavors!
  15. abound
    exist in large quantities
    I screamed with joy. At least nobody noticed this time, because hoots and hollers abounded as dozens of people stormed the stage.
Created on Sun May 22 14:22:17 EDT 2016 (updated Fri Aug 01 16:59:23 EDT 2025)

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