The Lightning Thief Chapter 8 Vocabulary Crossword

a mythological fairy of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.
difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.
to ward off a weapon or blow; to turn aside skillfully
the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer)or basic physical movements (as by a dancer)
a planned movement of troops or ships
to set a value on
(in classical mythology) a water nymph said to inhabit a river, spring, or waterfall. Also known as a mermaid in modern culture
conferred in recognition of achievement or service without the prerequisites of obligation
great destruction of life (as in battle)
a solemn appeal to God or to some revered person or thing to bear witness to the truth of one’s word or the sacredness of a promise
a distinctive atmosphere or impression surrounding a person or thing
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
a union or connection between families, parties, or individuals
standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line
to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
something that is a drawback or disadvantage
of, relating to, or being prompted by instinct
to shake or wave (as a weapon) threateningly
to tend or move toward one point or one another; meet
a representation of a staff with two entwined snakes and two wings at the top
to cause to appear in bodily form
a hormone of the adrenal gland acting esp. on involuntary muscle, causing narrowing of blood vessels, and raising of blood pressure.
ready-to-eat food products (as cooked meats or prepared salads)
a three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light source.
a 3 pronged spear