Ender's Game:Ch. 13-15

Mackenzie S. (United States of America)
Ender Wiggin is a brilliant but lonely young strategist in a world where children are trained to defend humankind against alien attacks.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–6, Chapters 7–8, Chapters 9–10, Chapters 11–13, Chapters 14–15
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  1. atrophy
    any weakening or degeneration
    Even the he is uncertain—the most likely thing, in fact, is that most bugger soldiers are females, but with atrophied or vestigial sexual organs.
  2. derisive
    expressing contempt or ridicule
    “I will overlook your derisive language to a superior officer.
  3. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
    There were still waterbirds taking their fastidious little steps in the saltwater, where mossy trees dipped down as if to drink.
  4. pacific
    disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature
  5. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  6. bespoke
    custom-made
  7. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  8. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  9. periphery
    the outside boundary or surface of something
  10. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  11. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  12. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  13. errant
    moving in an uncontrolled, irregular, or unpredictable way
  14. fiat
    a legally binding command or decision
  15. provocateur
    one who stirs up strong feelings or reaction in others
Created on Thu Nov 21 14:20:22 EST 2024 (updated Fri Sep 19 15:28:19 EDT 2025)

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