Ender's Game ch. 1-10 Vocabulary

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Define "vivisect."

Back

surgical operation on a living animal

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Define "rescind."

Back

to revoke, repeal, or cancel

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Define "contempt."

Back

feeling that a person or a thing is worthless

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Define "raucous."

Back

of a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

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Define "commiserated."

Back

showed sorrow or pity for

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Define "dormant."

Back

in a state of rest or inactivity

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Define "emulate."

Back

to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing

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Define "insidious."

Back

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

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Define "nefarious."

Back

wicked or criminal in nature

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Define "paradox."

Back

a statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth