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Science Fiction Unit Vocabulary
science fiction
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Intermediate
12/13/2015

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Consternation
Definition
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
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Cower
Definition
Crouch down in fear
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Neurtralizing
Definition
Render something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effort.
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Synchroniing
Definition
Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
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Vigilance
Definition
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger of difficulties.
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Wince
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Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
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Veldt
Definition
Open country bearing grasses, bushes or shrubs
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Glade
Definition
An open space in the middle of a forest.
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Tapestry
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A heavy cloth woven with a design
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Thatched
Definition
Straw or grass covered.
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Bemused
Definition
Lost in thought, bewildered or confused.
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Jovialtiy
Definition
The state or quality of being jolly or happy.
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Mould
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A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens.
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Respite
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A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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Sustenance
Definition
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment
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Filched
Definition
Pilfer or steal (something, esp. a thing of small value) in a casual way.
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Abstractedly
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Showing a lack of concentration on what is happening around one.
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Irrevocable
Definition
Not able to be changed reversed, or recovered; final.
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Implanted
Definition
To fix or set securely or deeply.
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Panorama
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A full and wide view of something.
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Notation
Definition
A system of marks, signs, figures, or characters that is used to represent information.
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Complex
Definition
an emotional problem that causes someone to think or worry too much about something.
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Dismantle
Definition
To take (something, such as a machine or structure) apart so that it is in separate pieces.
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Collaborate
Definition
To work together with others or jointly especially in an intellectual endeavor.
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Impeccable
Definition
Free from fault or blame; Flawless
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Synthetic
Definition
Made by combining different substances; not natural.
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Engrossed
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To hold the complete interest or attention of (someone or something)
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Perpetual
Definition
Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping
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Lambent
Definition
Shining or glowing softly
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Maniac
Definition
A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something
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