Nothing But the Truth by Avi
Ch. 1 – 9 Vocabulary
1. steadfast (7) – firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or resolve
2. carpe diem (10) – “seize the day” in Latin. Used as an invocation to enjoy the
present and not worry about the future
3. perilous (11) – very dangerous
4. gallant (11) – courteous and thoughtful, especially toward women
5. facilitate (14) – to make something easy or easier to do
6. grant (20) – a sum of money given by the government or some other organization
to fund such things as education or research
7. contemporary (21) – modern in style
8. entice (21) – to tempt by offering something attractive
9. beneficiary (21) – somebody who receives a benefit from something
10. municipal (22) – relating to a town, city, or region that has its own local
government
11. passive (23) – tending not to participate actively, and usually letting others make
decisions
12. allocate (27) – to give something to or set something, such as money, aside for a
person or purpose
13. vanity (38) – excessive pride, especially in personal appearance
Nothing But the Truth by Avi
Ch. 1 – 9 Vocabulary
1. steadfast (7) – firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or resolve
2. carpe diem (10) – “seize the day” in Latin. Used as an invocation to enjoy the
present and not worry about the future
3. perilous (11) – very dangerous
4. gallant (11) – courteous and thoughtful, especially toward women
5. facilitate (14) – to make something easy or easier to do
6. grant (20) – a sum of money given by the government or some other organization
to fund such things as education or research
7. contemporary (21) – modern in style
8. entice (21) – to tempt by offering something attractive
9. beneficiary (21) – somebody who receives a benefit from something
10. municipal (22) – relating to a town, city, or region that has its own local
government
11. passive (23) – tending not to participate actively, and usually letting others make
decisions
12. allocate (27) – to give something to or set something, such as money, aside for a
person or purpose
13. vanity (38) – excessive pride, especially in personal appearance