Seveneves Glossary

Seveneves Glossary

agenda

a list of items of business to be considered and discussed at a meeting

anagram

a word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another

assumption

a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof

collision

an instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another

dense

closely compacted in substance

disarray

a state of disorganization or untidiness

envision

imagine as a future possibility

expansion

the action of becoming larger

fatigue

extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

ingratiate

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

jittery

nervous

libertarianism

an extreme laissez-faire political philosophy advocating only minimal state intervention in the lives of citizens

lunar

determined by, relating to, or resembling the moon

matron

a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other establishment

persecution

suppression

predicament

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

reluctant

unwilling and hesitant

requisite

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations

silhouette

the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, esp. in dim light

staunch

loyal and committed in attitude

stiff

not easily bent or changed in shape

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