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Veldt by Ray Bradbur

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Dependent relying on someone or something else for aid, support, etc. Synonym: Needy
Efficient performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. Synonym: Well run
Empathy identification with or vicarious experiencing of the emotions, thoughts, or attitudes of another. Synonym: Caring
Impulsive swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses. inciting to action. Synonym: Unplanned
Instinctive a natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency. Synonym: Natural
Isolation the state of being alone or a separation from others. Synonym: Alone
Peculiar strange. uncommon; unusual . ynonym: Strange
Persecute to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Synonym: Mistreat
Sensitize to cause something to respond
Recede to move backward
Jaunt a short trip taken for fun
Bemused puzzled, confused
Telepathic describes communication directly from someone’s mind, without using words or signs
Emanation something produced or expressed, such as heat from a fire or anger from a person
Subside to fade away
Neurosis a minor mental illness related to stress
Paranoia a mental illness characterized by intense fear or anxiety caused by imagined threats
Engrossed totally absorbed in (something), paying attention to nothing else
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