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Term | Definition |
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Imminent | About to happen Pern was in imminent danger of a thread attack |
Perturbed | Disturbed; troubled Keevan was perturbed when he heard the bad news |
Confrontation | Face to face meeting between opposing sides The conflict between the two boys led to a violent confrontation |
Alleviate | Relieve; reduce The boys mother spoke soothing words to alleviate his fears |
Sloth | Laziness |
Mottled | Spotted |
Telepathic communion | Communication of thoughts without speaking |
Pinions | Wings |
Reprehensible | Made to seem like it was a fault, something that deserved to be criticized |
Contemtuous | Scornful, full of meanness |
Taunt | Ridicule, mock |
Striations | Stretch marks, stripes |
Officiously | In a self important way |
In a swivet | Frustrated and annoying |
Dictum | Pronouncement or judgement |
Turfed out | British expression meaning"removed or expelled" |
Incredulous | Doubting; unable to believe |
Cosseting | Spoiling;. Pampering; treating as if he were a little pet |
Dissipate | Disappear; go away |
Exertion | Exercise; effort |
Unhampered | Free to move around |
Susurus | Rustling sound |
Spate | Sudden outpouring |
Plaintive | Sorrowful; sad |
Ignominious | Shameful |
Oblivious | Forgetful; not aware of |
Draconic | Of a Dragon |
Goaded | Pushed or driven Beterli goaded Keevan into a fight |