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Wrinkle in Time
Chapters 7-9
Question | Answer |
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to restrain or immobilize somebody, especially by tying his or her arms | pinioned |
to come from or come out of somebody, something, or somewhere | emanate |
feeling or showing self-importance and contempt or disregard for others | arrogance |
too concerned with what are thought to be correct rules and detailes | pedanic |
tending or appearing to be calm and not easily excited, upset, or disturbed | placidly |
not moved by anyone's attempts to plead or persuad | inexorable |
rear part of the brain | cerebellum |
suggesting or indicating that something bad is going to happen or be revealed | ominous |
showing a lack of foresight or long-term planning | myopic |
showing an aggressive lack of respect in speech or behavior | insolent |
the contraction of the heart, during which blood is pumped into the arteries | systole |
a raised platform at the end of a hall or large room | dais |