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The Zero Hour. Vocabulary pg 89. d imension (noun). MEANING. EXAMPLE. a measurement of space; in science fiction, a universe *. I read a science fiction story about aliens from another dimension . *. f uturistic (adjective). MEANING. EXAMPLE. r elating to the future.
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The Zero Hour Vocabulary pg 89
dimension (noun) MEANING EXAMPLE • a measurement of space; in science fiction, a universe * • I read a science fiction story about aliens from another dimension. *
futuristic (adjective) MEANING EXAMPLE • relating to the future • In a futuristic novel I read, people could be instantly transported from one place to another.
cluttered (adjective) MEANING EXAMPLE • crowded, messy, and disorderly • My room was so cluttered with clothes and books, that I could barely see the floor.
deceptively (adverb) MEANING EXAMPLE • in a way that is misleading or false • Nick smiled deceptively to hide his anger.
disdain (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to treat with lack of respect; to look down on something • Delia is a fashion snob and distains any clothes she thinks are beneath her standards. *
evoke (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to call to mind a certain feeling idea * • Looking through family photo albums evokes many great memories.
suspenseful (adjective) EXAMPLE MEANING • filled with excitement over an uncertain outcome • When I’m watching a suspenseful movie, I get really upset if somebody interrupts the film.
underfoot (adverb) MEANING EXAMPLE • in the way • I hate having my little brother underfoot, so I try to avoid him when I am heading out with friends.