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Sci-fi Vocab #2
sci-fi 2 words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruistic altruism (n) | adjective -unselfish concern or acts for the benefit of others |
| aptly | adverb -a synonym for appropriately |
| disinclined | adjective -no interested in |
| emanate | verb -to come forth, to send forth |
| endeavor | verb -to attempt with great effort |
| fathom | verb -to come to understand |
| motive | noun -a cause for action |
| obscure | verb -to make unclear |
| stifle | verb -to hold back |
| suppress | verb -to stop by force |
| compensate | verb -to provide payment for work |
| nonchalantly | adverb -in a casually calm, relaxed manner |
| scornful | adjective -feeling or expressing contempt of derision |
| uninhabitable | adjective -unable to support life and settlements |
| absurd | adjective -ridiculously unreasonable |
| recede | verb -to move back or away from |