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TTM C10 Vocab
Vocabulary Words for Chapter 10 of The Time Machine
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| refrain | stop yourself from doing something that you want to do |
| fertile | producing many plants or crops; able to support the growth of many plants |
| gay | brilliant in color |
| blots | soiling or disfiguring mark; spot; stain |
| cattle | cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk |
| provided against | thought ahead to prepare for |
| grieved | showed deep sadness (usually because someone died) |
| permanency | being permanent (which is lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever; not temporary or changing) |
| versatility | being able to do many different things; having many different uses |
| compensation | something good that acts as a balance against something bad or undesirable |
| appeals | asks for something (such as help or support) in a serious way |
| partake | have a share or part of something along with others; have some of the qualities of something |
| disjointed | been thrown out of orderly function |
| outside | beyond; besides |
| retained | continued to have or use something |
| initiative | the power or opportunity to do something before others do; doing something useful or helpful on your own or before you’re told to |
| failed | fell short; stopped working normally; ran out |
| forbidden | ordered not to do; said was not allowed |
| wit | the ability to think or reason |
| tranquil | quiet and peaceful |
| apartment | any separated room or group of rooms in a house or other dwelling |
| siege | a serious and lasting attack of something |
| meek | having or showing a quiet and gentle nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people |
| inclination | a feeling of wanting to do something; a tendency to do something |
| oiled | treated or covered with oil |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred; detestable |
| studs | bosses, rivets, or nails with large heads used (as on a shield or belt) for ornament or protection |
| nearer | closer |