Brave: List 1

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 1–111 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. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
    People are oblivious...but so many dangers lurk!
  2. lurk
    wait in hiding to attack
    People are oblivious...but so many dangers lurk!
  3. apocalypse
    a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the powers of evil
    Oh! If it's a zombie apocalypse? I have a list of warning signs in my pocket.
  4. impress
    have a powerful and usually positive effect on
    I want to impress them so badly...
  5. gauntlet
    a severe or trying experience
    Each day is like running the gauntlet.
  6. quantum
    the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property
    Quantum physics is a fascinating field with many applications...
  7. application
    the act of using something for a particular purpose
    Quantum physics is a fascinating field with many applications...
  8. logo
    a company emblem or device
    Mrs. Pratt said they need lots of art—the logo, a poster, thank-you cards for the authors...Who wants to help?
  9. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
    I have to stay vigilant.
  10. epidemic
    a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
    What if they're sick and in school?
    ...That's how zombie epidemics start, that's what!
  11. impact
    a strong influence
    "The Impact of American Baseball Culture."
  12. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
    Jenny basically has three settings. Cool and professional Jenny...freaking out, frantic Jenny...
  13. wrath
    intense anger
    ...and the mode, know as...
    "Don't mess with me for I am the wrath of angels" apocalypse Jenny!
  14. prompt
    assist by suggesting the next words of something
    Felipe, is the prompter ready?
  15. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
    Where do you see nepotism?
  16. oracle
    an authoritative person who divines the future
    We have to...consult the oracle.
  17. ration
    distribute in fixed allowances
    We have to ration these snacks, you guys. Split them four ways.
  18. vandal
    someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
    Hello, Berrybrook PD? I'm from a local paper calling for comment about the vandal case.
  19. complex
    complicated in structure
    The human brain is a complex system of cells and neural connections which are still not well-understood.
  20. territorial
    defending a region from intruders
    Territoriality, hoarding of resources
  21. hoard
    save up as for future use
    Territoriality, hoarding of resources
  22. aggression
    violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
    Aggression, dominance
  23. dominance
    the state when one person or group has power over another
    Aggression, dominance
  24. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
    This is case study number twelve...for "Bullying Culture: The Lizard Brain Sabotage of Civilized Society."
  25. civilized
    having a high state of culture and social development
    This is case study number twelve...for "Bullying Culture: The Lizard Brain Sabotage of Civilized Society."
Created on Mon Jul 29 13:44:05 EDT 2019 (updated Tue Jul 30 10:26:20 EDT 2019)

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