Nimona Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary

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What is a villian?

A character representing good

A hero in a story

A type of magical creature

A character in a plot that represents evil (correct)

What does genetically modified refer to?

Organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered

What does chaos mean?

Complete disorder and confusion

Define institution.

Organization founded for a specific purpose Signup and view all the answers

What does infiltrated mean?

Secretly entered a location Signup and view all the answers

What is a heist?

Robbery; to steal Signup and view all the answers

What does volatile mean?

Explosive Signup and view all the answers

What is an intruder?

Someone who enters without invitation Signup and view all the answers

Define disregard.

Pay no attention to Signup and view all the answers

What are raiders?

A person who violently attacks businesses in order to steal Signup and view all the answers

What does pillaging mean?

Rob using violence, especially in wartime Signup and view all the answers

What does gibberish refer to?

Speech or writing that does not make sense Signup and view all the answers

Define sorcery.

The use of magic Signup and view all the answers

What does corrosive mean?

A substance that will damage or destroy another substance Signup and view all the answers

What does notoriously mean?

Well known for doing something bad Signup and view all the answers

What is infamous?

Well known for some bad quality or deed Signup and view all the answers

Define appalling.

Causing shock; very bad Signup and view all the answers

What is a retinal scanner?

A scan of the blood vessels in the retina of the eye; as unique as fingerprints Signup and view all the answers

What is the retina?

Area of the eye sensitive to light Signup and view all the answers

What does inanimate mean?

Something not alive; a thing; an object Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes from Nimona Chapters 1-5

Villain: Represents evil in a plot, often creating conflict against protagonists.
Genetically Modified: Refers to organisms whose DNA has been altered, frequently seen in scientific advancements.
Chaos: Describes complete disorder and confusion, often central to dramatic events.
Institution: An organization established for a specific purpose, serving a functional role in society.
Infiltrated: Action of secretly entering a location, typically concerning espionage or covert operations.
Heist: A term for robbery, particularly involving a strategic plan to steal valuable items.
Volatile: Characterized as explosive, indicating unpredictability or instability, especially in tense situations.
Intruder: Someone who enters without permission, often creating a sense of danger or threat.
Disregard: The act of ignoring or paying no attention to something, indicating a lack of concern.
Raiders: Individuals who violently attack businesses with the intent to steal, emphasizing criminal behavior.
Pillaging: Involves robbing with violence, especially occurring in wartime, often leading to significant destruction.
Gibberish: Speech or writing that is nonsensical, lacking clarity or meaning, often used for comedic effect.
Sorcery: Involves the use of magic, frequently featured in fantasy genres, highlighting supernatural elements.
Corrosive: A substance capable of damaging or destroying materials, especially relevant in chemistry.
Notoriously: Describes someone or something that is well known for negative actions or qualities.
Infamous: Associated with being well known for bad qualities or deeds, often leading to a negative reputation.
Appalling: Refers to something that causes shock or is very bad, indicating strong negative reactions.
Retinal Scanner: A device that scans the unique pattern of blood vessels in the retina, used for secure identification.
Retina: The light-sensitive area in the eye responsible for vision, crucial for visual perception.
Inanimate: Describes objects that are not alive, distinguishing between living organisms and non-living things.

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