Ender's Game (Ch. 1 - 4) Flashcards

1
Q

easily persuaded or influenced by others

A

Malleable

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2
Q

a boundary that encloses an area

A

Perimeter

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3
Q

to declare a decision null and void

A

Rescind

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4
Q

to prevent or hinder somebody from doing something

A

Forestall

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5
Q

lying on the back, face upward

A

Supine

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6
Q

cutting into the bodies of animals to gain knowledge

A

Vivisect

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7
Q

provoking feelings of pity

A

Pathetic

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8
Q

expressed sympathy or sorrow

A

Commiserated

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9
Q

an outline filled with black that has a lighted background

A

Silhoutted

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10
Q

action based on a strong natural impulse

A

Instinctively

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11
Q

to ridicule and tease

A

Taunted

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12
Q

providing an excuse for something that happened

A

Extenuating

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13
Q

unwilling to believe something

A

Incredulous

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14
Q

things regarded as necessary but expendable

A

Fodder

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15
Q

official permission or approval

A

Sanctions

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16
Q

to formally give up a right

A

Renounced

17
Q

to avoid restrictions

A

CIrcumvent

18
Q

the process of becoming part of something greater

A

Assimiliation

19
Q

to avoid something unpleasant

A

Evade

20
Q

given generously

A

Unstingingly

21
Q

lower than somebody in rank or status

A

Subordinates

22
Q

to get rid of something undesirable

A

Purge

23
Q

having enough skill or ability to do something

A

Competent

24
Q

moving in a quick, smooth way

A

Deftly

25
Q

showing careful for regard for what is morally right

A

Scrupulously

26
Q

deserving contempt

A

Despicable