Brave: List 2

by Svetlana Chmakova
This sequel to Awkward follows Berrybrook Middle School student Jensen Graham as he attempts to fit in at school and stand up to bullies.

This list covers pages 112–240 of the 2017 Yen Press edition.

Here are links to our lists for the graphic novel: List 1, List 2

Here are links to our lists for other graphic novels in the Berrybrook Middle School series: Awkward, Crush
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  1. rational
    consistent with or based on or using reason
    Instead of rational problem-solving, Jenny has reacted with rage...a primal defense mechanism against disturbance of control of one's environment.
  2. primal
    having existed from the beginning
    Instead of rational problem-solving, Jenny has reacted with rage...a primal defense mechanism against disturbance of control of one's environment.
  3. righteous
    morally justified
    THIS IS NOT RAGE
    THIS IS RIGHTEOUS INDIGNAT[ION]
  4. indignation
    a feeling of righteous anger
    THIS IS NOT RAGE
    THIS IS RIGHTEOUS INDIGNAT[ION]
  5. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
    They're constantly harassing you.
  6. denigrate
    attack the good name and reputation of someone
    Do you experience repeated instances of:
    1. Denigrating nicknames
    2. Mean jokes at your expense
    3. Intimidation/threats
  7. intimidation
    the act of scaring a weaker person to make them do something
    Do you experience repeated instances of:
    1. Denigrating nicknames
    2. Mean jokes at your expense
    3. Intimidation/threats
  8. bionic
    having one or more electromechanical body parts
    Heeey, it's the amazing bionic man!
  9. vista
    the visual percept of a region
    NASA astronaut Jensen Graham is signing copies of his newest graphic novel—a firsthand account of Martian vistas, the storms of Jupiter, and the mysterious ice formations on—
  10. dismissive
    showing indifference or disregard
    "Repeated cases of dismissive and mean jokes at your expense."
  11. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
    But consent is very important, so if you don't want...you don't have to.
  12. culture
    the attitudes characteristic of a particular social group
    "Throughout human history, existing behavioral cultures were challenged, dismantled, and new ones built from scratch."
  13. dismantle
    tear down so as to make flat with the ground
    "Throughout human history, existing behavioral cultures were challenged, dismantled, and new ones built from scratch."
  14. norm
    a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
    What culture would YOU want to build? What would be the norm there?
  15. quarantine
    place into enforced isolation, as for medical reasons
    ...maybe it's some unknown disease...and I'll have to be quarantined...and spend the rest of my life in isolation...
  16. isolation
    a state of separation between persons or groups
    ...maybe it's some unknown disease...and I'll have to be quarantined...and spend the rest of my life in isolation...
  17. snobby
    tending to associate only with people of a similar background
    Some people like reading hallway gossip! Not everyone's a snobby elite journalist wannabe!
  18. elite
    a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
    Some people like reading hallway gossip! Not everyone's a snobby elite journalist wannabe!
  19. imposing
    befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person
    She was so imposing and sure of her rightness.
  20. rummage
    search haphazardly
    We need those signatures!
    rummage
    rummage
  21. timely
    before a period expires when something must be done
    The principal said they will "review" it in a "timely manner"! Whatever that means.
  22. commend
    express approval of
    I would like to start by commending your passion on behalf of your fellow student, Felicity Teale.
  23. bicker
    argue over petty things
    Bicker
    Argue
    Ahhh, the sweet sound of democracy at work...
  24. venomous
    extremely poisonous or injurious
    It's like—if there were two venomous snakes after you, you need to report them to pest control!
  25. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
    They freaked out and launched a school-wide "Bullying Awareness and Prevention" program...with, like, class speakers, "empathy building" workshops...and really weird "trust-building" exercises.
Created on Mon Jul 29 13:43:42 EDT 2019 (updated Tue Jul 30 10:26:33 EDT 2019)

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