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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obliterate | destroy completely |
| perpetual | lasting forever, continuing without interruption, or happening over and over again without stopping |
| criticism | sharing an opinion or judgment about what is good, bad, or in need of improvement in something or someone |
| mimic | to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully |
| flimsy | weak; inadequate; not effective or convincing |
| invulnerable | not capable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged |
| incoherent | without logical or meaningful connection; rambling |
| wield | to hold and use something—like a tool, a weapon, or even power—with skill and control. |
| lethargic | feeling unsure, cautious, or a little bit suspicious about something or someone |
| mesmerize | being so completely fascinated or interested in something that you cannot look away |
| diminish | to make or cause to seem smaller, less important |
| gingerly | doing something with great care, gentleness, and caution so you do not hurt someone, break something, or make a loud noise |
| lurk | remain in or around a place secretly |
| momentum | the tendency of a moving object to continue moving |
| miscalculate | to make a mistake when you are adding numbers, measuring something, or guessing how a plan will turn out |
| conceive | to think up a new idea or plan in your mind |
| authentic | genuine; real; not false or copied |
| adamant | being completely stuck on your decision or opinion, and refusing to change your mind no matter what anyone says |
| formidable | very powerful, strong, or impressive in a way that makes you feel both respect and a little bit of fear |
| undaunted | not giving up or feeling discouraged, even when things get hard or scary |
| instinctive | doing something naturally, automatically, and without having to think or learn how to do it first |
| persistent | continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop |
| skeptical | having or expressing doubt about something |
| ensue | to happen right after something else, usually as a result of it |
| leery | feeling unsure, cautious, or a little bit suspicious about something or someone |