Glossary

Glossary

absurd (adj.) - stupid and unreasonable, silly in a humorous way

infinity (n) - unlimited space, time, amount, a number large beyond any limit

intriguing (adj.) - very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious

prodigy (n) - a child who shows a great ability at a young age

dingy (adj.) - a dark and dirty place

Physiology (n) - the branch of biology that deal with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts

unkempt (adj.) - not neat or cared for

uncouth (adj.) - behaving in an unpleasant way

conjecture (n) - an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

discrepancy (n) - an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

distinguished (adj.) - used to describe a person, respected and admired for excellence

devouring (adj.) - destructively consuming

disembark (v) - to leave a ship, aircraft, etc. after a journey

emaciated (adj.) - very thin and weak, usually because of illness or extreme hunger

agonising (adj.) - causing extreme physical or mental pain