Ender's Game (Ch. 1 - 4) Flashcards
easily persuaded or influenced by others
Malleable
a boundary that encloses an area
Perimeter
to declare a decision null and void
Rescind
to prevent or hinder somebody from doing something
Forestall
lying on the back, face upward
Supine
cutting into the bodies of animals to gain knowledge
Vivisect
provoking feelings of pity
Pathetic
expressed sympathy or sorrow
Commiserated
an outline filled with black that has a lighted background
Silhoutted
action based on a strong natural impulse
Instinctively
to ridicule and tease
Taunted
providing an excuse for something that happened
Extenuating
unwilling to believe something
Incredulous
things regarded as necessary but expendable
Fodder
official permission or approval
Sanctions
to formally give up a right
Renounced
to avoid restrictions
CIrcumvent
the process of becoming part of something greater
Assimiliation
to avoid something unpleasant
Evade
given generously
Unstingingly
lower than somebody in rank or status
Subordinates
to get rid of something undesirable
Purge
having enough skill or ability to do something
Competent
moving in a quick, smooth way
Deftly
showing careful for regard for what is morally right
Scrupulously
deserving contempt
Despicable