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LA Vocab 1
The Cold Equations Vocabulary Words
Term | Definition |
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Increment (noun) | The amount of degree by which something changes |
Infinitesimal (noun) | Infinitely or immeasurably small |
Recoil (verb) | To shrink back, as in fear or repugnance |
Paramount (adj) | Of chief importance or concern |
Ineffable (adj) | Incapable of being expressed; indescribable and unutterable |
Irrevocable (adj) | Impossible to withdraw or take back |
Immutable (adj) | Not able to be changed |
Ponderous (adj) | Having great weight; slow and laborious because of weight; oppressively or unpleasantly dull |
Prolong (verb) | To lengthen in duration; elongate |
Annihilate (verb) | To kill in large numbers |
Apprehension (noun) | Fearful expectation or anticipation |
Inured (adj) | Made tough by habitual exposure |