Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game: Chapters 35–56

by Chris Grabenstein
In this fourth book of the series Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, middle schoolers compete for a chance to star in the Ohioan billionaire game inventor's televised show.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–15, Chapters 16–23, Chapters 24–34, Chapters 35–56
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  1. portend
    indicate by signs
    “What doth it portend, Princess AKIMI?” wondered the lovestruck prince. There were cartoonish cuddling doves and Valentine’s Day hearts floating around his head. “Are we to be wed or are thee to be dead?”
  2. belfry
    a tower in which bells are hung
    The bell ringer stuck his head out of the belfry.
  3. nuptials
    the social event at which the marriage ceremony is performed
    The prince wiggled his eyebrows at Akimi. “We also needeth to plan our nuptials!”
  4. banshee
    a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
    Up popped an alphabetical list of available creatures: banshee, bigfoot, gargoyle, gremlin, Medusa, Minotaur.
  5. wreak
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
    Charles pulled out the keyboard tray and typed in his command: “WREAK HAVOC.”
  6. exasperation
    a feeling of annoyance
    “What are Civil War soldiers doing in the middle of a fairy tale?” said Andrew, throwing up his arms in exasperation.
  7. simulated
    not genuine or real
    “I think it’s just simulated poop,” said Sierra.
    “Mixed with smell-a-vision,” added Miguel.
    “Just remember, you guys,” said Kyle, “none of this is real.”
  8. fare
    proceed, get along, or succeed
    “How about the Bookworms, Dr. Z? How is our third team faring?”
  9. poised
    marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
    “Meanwhile,” said Dr. Zinchenko, “it looks like the Kidzapalooza All-Stars are poised to enter their fourth genre, as well: tall tales.”
  10. natty
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
    He was also wearing a natty plaid suit, a bow tie, and floppy clown shoes.
  11. snare
    catch in or as if in a trap
    Haley grabbed the rope, got it spinning, and tossed it at the strobing target.
    “Not bad, little missy,” said Pecos Bill as Haley snared the holographic tornado’s tail on her first fling.
  12. reckon
    expect, believe, or suppose
    “Then I reckon you better do the math!”
  13. clamber
    climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
    He clambered through the window and entered a dark and moody room.
  14. craggy
    having a steep, rough, and rocky surface
    Charles noticed a video arcade blaster mounted on a pedestal atop a piece of foam sculpted to look like a craggy mountain.
  15. roiling
    (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
    Roiling flames WHOOSHed up all around him and erupted into dramatic fireballs.
  16. singe
    burn superficially or lightly
    It hit the floor and erupted into a shower of sparks. It also left smoldering black singe marks.
  17. rube
    a person who is not intelligent or interested in culture
    Go ask your rube friends what we’re supposed to do!
  18. fetching
    very attractive; capturing interest
    My, you certainly look fetching in that cardigan sweater.
  19. embroider
    decorate with needlework
    I love the kitty cats embroidered on the pockets. Did you knit it yourself?
  20. benevolent
    intending or showing kindness
    “Thank you, Ms. Langan. That is kindly, considerate, and benevolent of you to say.”
  21. shaft
    a column of light
    A single, dusty shaft of light thumped on. It sliced through the velvety blackness like a bright knife.
  22. loafer
    a low leather shoe with no laces
    He wore a navy-blue blazer, a crisply pressed white shirt, a striped tie, khaki pants, and shiny loafers.
  23. partition
    a vertical structure that divides or separates
    A thundering blast made the maze partition on their left rumble.
  24. reverberate
    ring or echo with sound
    It was like being in one movie theater of a multiplex and hearing the reverberating boom of explosions from the disaster movie playing in the theater next door.
  25. fetid
    offensively malodorous
    Charles could smell its foul, filthy, and fetid breath.
  26. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
    Now the sulfurous scent of the underworld had been overwhelmed by the pungent odor of cafeteria compost.
  27. scuttle
    move about or proceed hurriedly
    It turned tail and scuttled away—disappearing when it reached the darkness in the far corner of the room.
  28. jaunty
    having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
    “Good luck, Charles!” said Garbageman, giving him a jaunty two-finger salute.
  29. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
    “Why on earth would you ever endeavor to assist, aid, or abet me, Keeley?”
  30. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
    “Why on earth would you ever endeavor to assist, aid, or abet me, Keeley?”
  31. crone
    an ugly, evil-looking old woman
    The holographic image flipped itself upside down, turning the young girl into an old crone.
  32. resounding
    characterized by loud, deep sound
    A resounding thud echoed inside the heavy metal casing.
  33. meringue
    sweet dessert or topping made of beaten egg whites and sugar
    “Lemon meringue. My favorite.”
  34. procession
    the action of a group moving ahead in regular formation
    When she was gone, Haley led the procession down the steps and into the adoring crowd. Kyle, Akimi, Sierra, Miguel, and Andrew followed her.
  35. tintinnabulation
    the sound of a bell ringing
    “Oh, d-d-dear,” he said, his cheeks wiggling in time to the tintinnabulation of the bells inside his hat.
Created on Thu Mar 09 16:52:01 EST 2023 (updated Tue Mar 14 14:36:52 EDT 2023)

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