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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |