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Deven: The Seventh Star: Chapters 10–14

On his thirteenth birthday, Deven inherits astounding powers and enters into a long-running battle in which the fate of the universe is on the line.

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  1. harness
    exploit the power of
    And now, Deven, your body is mature enough to harness its power.
  2. maximize
    make as big or large as possible
    As you get acquainted with your newfound talent, you can minimize your burst to neutralize and save energy and maximize your burst to eliminate.
  3. neutralize
    make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
    Once the Relectro has been neutralized, they can be recharged to their original Relectro state by another Relectro, especially during battle.
  4. influence
    have and exert an effect
    It is not often that a Neutro runs into positive vibes here on Earth that will influence him to take on the fight for good.
  5. passage
    a way through which someone or something may go
    The key is sleep. You create a passage through your dream. Therefore, we call it dream dust. I traveled here through another Protonic's dream dust.
  6. capability
    the quality of being able to do something
    And you have the capability of transferring far more bodies than any Protonic. We transfer one, you can transfer hundreds, like we need you to do now.
  7. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
    "Once Protonics receive our orders, the destination coordinates are programmed into our energy source," Sunkee replies as he helps Deven get comfortable.
  8. portal
    a grand and imposing entrance
    It immediately gravitates toward the entrance of the portal on the ceiling.
  9. dissolve
    stop functioning or cohering as a unit
    As he picks up speed, his cells begin to break down into tiny particles. He can see his body begin to separate. While watching his body dissolve, he is surprised that it doesn't hurt.
  10. spectacular
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
    As he turns around, there it is, the most spectacular sight he has ever seen, Zeon.
  11. intoxicating
    extremely exciting
    Immediately, Deven's nose is rushed with the intoxicating scent of lilac and roses.
  12. faith
    a strong belief in a divine power or powers
    I am proud of your decision to take on such a demanding task, a task that requires your faith in something that seems unreal.
  13. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
    Your father is a brave, strong warrior, and you definitely get some of that trait from him.
  14. passion
    a strong feeling or emotion
    "Your mother was a great person. She was loyal, loving, and lived with a passion to serve. She was one of my best."
  15. elate
    fill with high spirits
    He knows she has been appearing in his dreams for a reason. She has been trying to help him prepare for this moment. She has been helping him become the Protonic that he is meant to be, and this elates Deven.
  16. task
    a specific piece of work required to be done
    He thinks about his task and the continuation of his mother's task. Can they be the same task?
  17. instinct
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to stimuli
    Naomi's motherly, protective instinct became her weakness.
  18. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
    At first, he only has pictures and brief images of Naomi to love. Now he has the proof of her love for him, and the power of love is Deven's most potent weapon.
  19. substance
    a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
    Diamond is one of the hardest substances in the universe. One made his guards and walls from this strong substance to protect the entrance into this forbidden city.
  20. unique
    applying exclusively to a given category or condition
    The dream dust portal's unique security code prevents unauthorized use of a person's dream dust.
  21. silhouette
    an outline of a solid object as cast by its shadow
    The Pearl thrusts Deven through the reentry onto the bed, and his silhouette becomes whole.
  22. glimmer
    shine brightly, like a star or a light
    As Deven stands there in front of them, the Pearl of Hope begins to glimmer. That glimmer begins to reflect in all their eyes.
  23. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
    "If the machine is built, they will have to launch the gravity beam from a very high altitude," says Sunkee.
  24. circulate
    move through a system and return to the starting point
    As he stands there, concentrating, his energy source begins to circulate. It moves so rapidly on the inside of his body that the light leaks through his ears and nose.
  25. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
    Your stomach is where your soul is located, but before the force can reach your soul, it has to be created by thought. You have to think of something that drives you, and that which drives your thinking starts in the heart. Whatever causes your heart to beat with passion will be the source of your power.
Created on Wed Mar 08 12:04:22 EST 2017 (updated Mon Sep 24 17:20:56 EDT 2018)

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