A Sound of Thunder

Question 1

murmur

Answer 1

verb
a soft, indistinct sound
ex. Throughout the class the teacher could hear the murmurs of students.

Question 2

annihilate

Answer 2

verb
to destroy, utterly obliterate
ex. The mission in the war was to annihilate the enemy.

Question 3

expendable

Answer 3

adjective
designed to be used once then abandoned or destroyed
ex. A straw is an expendable item.

Question 4

correlate

Answer 4

verb
to have a mutual relationship or connection in which one thing depends on another; coordinate, match
ex. He correlated the event so that everyone would be able to attend.

Question 5

paradox

Answer 5

noun
something such as a situation that is made up of 2 things that seem impossible but is actually possible
ex. Meeting yourself when you travel back in time is a paradox.

Question 6

delirium

Answer 6

noun
sudden, severe confusion
ex. The road was full of delirium during the thunderstorm.

Question 7

resilient

Answer 7

adjective
able to recoil or bring back into shape after bending; able to become strong or successful after something bad.
ex. The population was resilient during the economic depression.

Question 8

undulate

Answer 8

verb
to move in a smooth, wave-like motion
It was a peaceful day at the beach, and she relaxed as the water undulated.

Question 9

stagnating

Answer 9

verb
to cease to flow or move; become stagnant
ex. After the earthquake, the ground was stagnating.

Question 10

revoke

Answer 10

verb
put an end to the validity or operation of a decision, promise, or decree
His license was revoked after he was caught driving under the influence.