A Sound of Thunder Flashcards
(10 cards)
Murmur
Noun-A soft, distinct sound
The noise level in the cafeteria fell to a murmur
Annihilate
Verb-To destroy completely
The weight annihilated the toy.
Expendable
Adjective-Designed to be used once then be abandoned or destroyed.
He was an expendable worker, they could have a new one in five minutes.
Correlate
Verb-Have a mutual relationship or connection in which one thing depends on another
The pattern strongly correlates with loss of hair in china.
Paradox
Noun-Something such as a situation that is made up of two things that seem impossible, but actually are.
He knew of three ways to resolve this paradox.
Delirium
Noun-Sudden severe confusion
He was delirious after drinking so much.
Resilient
Adjective-Able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending
Resilient ice-strengthened hull which enables the boat to cruise in the antarctic.
Undulate
Verb-To move in a smooth, wavelike pattern
Undulates an undulating off road race located in the foothills of the hills.
Stagnate
Adjective-Cease to flow or move
The river stagnated when the boulder blocked it.
Revoke
Verb-To cancel the power or effect of something.
The state revoked his driver’s license after three moving violations