Michael Vey: Battle of the Ampere Book 3 Glossary

Michael Vey: Battle of the Ampere Book 3 Glossary

imperious

Unwarranted and irrational demand and expectation of extreme levels respect, authority and regard.

tantamount

Equivalent to or indistinguishable from.

pungent

A very sharp and notably strong taste or smell.

inherent

Something that is a integral component of the character of a thing.

ominous

Menacing, foreboding and dreadful.

prophecy

A prediction of an event to take place in the future.

electrolocation

The ability to detect an object through manipulation of one's electric field, such as an electricl eel does.

grandeur

Exhibiting recognizable magnifience and splendor.

irreparable

In an irreversible state disrepair; beyond fixing.

sadistic

Callous enjoyment of causing harm and inflicting pain on others.

flagrantly

Done openly and without regard to punishment or consequences.

pretentious

Adopting affectations, mannerisms and characteristics foreign to one's typical demeanor specifically with the goal of impressing others.

intuition

An inkling, suspicion, premonition or hunch about future events or consequences so convincing that one is willing to act upon it.

infamous

Fame achieved as the result of scandalous notoriety rather as the result of a positive contribution to the society.

tourmaline

Blackish mineral that occurs as prismatic crystals in granitic and other rocks that has pyroelectric properties.

pyroelectric

Having the property of becoming electrically charged when heated.

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