A Wrinkle In Time Chapter 1 Words

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  1. scud
    run or move very quickly or hastily
    The boy sprang up, scudded off swiftly, then came back, and crouched by the stump again. Murfree, Mary Noailles
  2. wraithlike
    lacking in substance
    He moved quickly in that direction, saw now a wraithlike figure in white. Various
  3. tramp
    a disreputable vagrant
    I do not believe that it was done by some passing tramp. Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
  4. constable
    a law officer with limited authority
    Police bosses, including South Yorkshire's current chief constable, said charges should be brought if laws were broken.
  5. IQ
    a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test; the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100)
    Those carrying it scored on average 1.29 points better on IQ tests than others, making it one of the strongest candidate intelligence genes so far.
  6. preliminary
    preceding or in preparation for something more important
    State news agency Xinhua said there were eight percent more candidates than seats in a preliminary vote before the formal election on Wednesday.
  7. diction
    the manner in which something is expressed in words
    With her flowing robes, deep voice and distinctive diction, Ms. Sadler made every phrase count. New York Times (Jun 27, 2011)
  8. moderation
    the quality of avoiding extremes
    Like most things caffeine in moderation for most people is safe.
  9. bunsen burner
    a gas burner used in laboratories
    Multitudes of persons now use his well-known "Bunsen's burner" for heating, cooking, and other operations. Gore, George
  10. intention
    a wish or design that you plan to carry out
    Too many Wimbledon fans have already declared their intention to attend.
  11. squelch
    suppress or crush completely
    Egypt's government cut off Internet access last week in hopes of squelching mass protests and public dissent.
  12. liniment
    a topical liquid that relieves muscle stiffness and pain
    Treatment.—Mullein oil in the ear, and used as a liniment twice daily on the swollen parts. Anshutz, Edward Pollock
  13. dignity
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
    "Local people should be treated with respect and dignity," he added, before choking.
  14. supine
    lying face upward
    Dick looked at the Irishman, sprawled supine upon the office sofa, still with closed eyes. Lyman, Olin L.
  15. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
    Tennis, requiring both sprint fitness, agility and endurance, is a tremendous all-round workout, strengthening both arms and legs.
  16. relinquished
    that has been withdrawn or retreated from
    He has relinquished those duties to Mike Miller, promoted in February to offensive coordinator after two seasons as the team’s passing game coordinator. Washington Post (Sep 8, 2011)
  17. frivol
    act frivolously
    “Stop frivolling, and let me get to my point!” commanded Raymonde. Salmon, Balliol
  18. liverwurst
    sausage containing ground liver
    This is about the fact that your pillow smells like a liverwurst sandwich.”
  19. scornfully
    without respect; in a disdainful manner
    "For the best?" he echoed, scornfully, swift anger following close upon his words. Wood, Henry C.
  20. delinquent
    failing in what duty requires
    He has tried to measure which circumstances — having delinquent friends, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood — influence whether a predisposition to violence surfaces. New York Times (Jun 19, 2011)
  21. vicious
    marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
    He had virtually no enemies in a town known for vicious tribal warfare. BusinessWeek (Nov 15, 2012)
  22. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
    Improved putting has been critical to his surge, but his defining characteristic remains his uncanny ability to drive the ball well over 300 yards effortlessly.
  23. privilege
    a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all
    "We are not talking about a privilege - basic healthcare is a human right," he says.
  24. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
    Sam stood looking at the mass with a frown on his sullen face. Gordon, Harry
  25. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
    After demonstrating her prodigious talent on the bars, Komova had a poor show on floor, repeatedly landing low and stepping out of bounds.
Created on Sun Nov 25 19:01:17 EST 2012 (updated Sun Dec 02 23:33:24 EST 2012)

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