1. Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
chapters 1-5
The words with an asterisk will be your vocabulary words
All pictures are from Google images.

2. *unvanquished—undefeated; unconquered

3. *microsecond—one-millionth of a second

4. mainstream—belonging to a widely accepted group

5. *fiend—someone who is extremely addicted

6. hunkering—crouching down

7. *humanoid—having human characteristics; resembling humans

8. *bulkhead—an outside door over a stairway, leading to a cellar

9. *ornithopter—an aircraft propelled by flapping wings

10. *propulsion—the action or process of propelling

11. *sobriquet--nickname

12. *demeanor—conduct; behavior

13. *postulated—assumed without proof; guessed

14. fair—pleasing in appearance; attractive; beautiful

15. quest—an adventurous expedition to achieve or secure something

16. *invincible—incapable of being conquered or defeated

17. ignorance—lack of knowledge, information, or learning

18. sophisticated—complex or intricate

19. opiate—a drug, sedative, or narcotic

20. massive—large and heavy-looking

21. hulking—heavy and clumsy; bulky

22. offended—caused hurt feelings

23. abide—put up with; tolerate; stand

24. *tenements—low rent apartment buildings that barely meet minimum standards

25. *spastic—(slang) clumsy or inept

26. flinch—draw or shrink back from what is dangerous or unpleasant

27. *depleted—used up; empty

28. expel—drive or force out; eject

29. *regurgitate—vomit; disgorge