Freak the Mighty Vocabulary

Set up your papers! Word Definition Memory Clue sobriquet nickname Max’s sobriquet is “Kicker”.

sobriquet nickname What is this sports legend’s sobriquet?

demeanor behavior

propulsion The process of driving or propelling

postulate Something assumed without proof

quest The act or instance of seeking or pursuing something

invincible Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable Who is this person and how is he invincible?

robotics The science of designing and building functional robots

opiate A sedative drug containing opium

massive Large and heavy

tenements Apartment buildings rented to tenants

deplete To empty

regurgitate To throw up

cretin One who suffers from a mental deficiency

vegetate To engage in relaxing or passive activities

archetype An original pattern or model from which something is copied

steed A horse, especially a spirited one

artifact A tool, weapon, or ornament of archeological or historical interest

bloated Swollen or distended beyond normal size

moat A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water

bionics The science of designing replacement parts for the human body

Response to Literature Practice Sample Intro: The novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbreck describes a strong friendship between two unique teenage boys: Max and Freak. The boys share a very strong friendship because they both are different. Max is very big for his age and Freak is extremely small. Because of this, both Max and Freak get teased or pre-judged because of their size. Therefore, the details in this book help prove the theme: Don’t judge a person on appearance alone.

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