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A Sound of Thunder
Sci-Fi Story by Ray Bradbury
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English
10th Grade
09/15/2006

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Term
Folktale
Definition
A tale passed down through generations that teaches children values. Usually characterized by animals.

Ex. Little Red Riding Hood
The Tortoise and the Hare
Term
Butterfly Effect
Definition
The metaphorical effect believed to be caused by the fla of a butterfly's wings either causing (or preventing) harsh weather conditions such as a tornado.
See: Domino Effect, Ripple Effect
Term
ANNIHILATE
Definition
Verb
To destroy completely; to wipe out
act of physical devastation

"On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Towers were annihilated by airplanes and fire."
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Expendable
Definition
Adjective
replaceable, dispensable; unnecessary

"People who show up late for work, and do not work hard are expendable and will probably be fired and replaced."
Term
Infinitesimally
Definition
Adverb
steps too small to be measured;
incalculable amounts
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RESILIENT
Definition
Adjective
Capable of bouncing back
springing back to an orginal shape after being stretched, bent, or compressed.
Term
Sheathed
Definition
adjective
wnclosed in a protective covering
Term
UNDULATE
Definition
Verb
To move in waves or in a smooth, wave-like motion
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Revoke
Definition
Verb
To cancel
Withdraw priveledges
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Primeval
Definition
Adjective
belonging to the earliest times
beginning of time or history
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Taint
Definition
noun
A trace of something that harms or spoils
a small amount of corruption

"After his arrest, Sean Taylor's reputation was tainted."
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