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Sci-Fi Vocabulary
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Term | Definition |
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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. |