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Sci-Fi Vocabulary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| insomnia | habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep |
| variation | a different or distinct form or version of something |
| Idiosyncrasy | mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
| incriminate | make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of (someone) |
| Scapegoat | a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. |
| assent | the expression of approval or agreement. |
| defiant | showing defience |
| idle | without purpose or effect; pointless |
| indistinct | not clear or sharply defined |
| menace | a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger. |
| metamorphosis | the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages |
| antagonist | active hostility or opposition. |