The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds Glossary

Scrutinized

Carefully watched

Transient

Existing for a very short time

Calamity

Disaster

Exceptional

Unusual

Inconceivably remote

So far away that humans cannot imagine or understand it

Cumbersome

Large and heavy, to the point that it is difficult to use

Perish

Die violently

Ruthless

Extremely cruel and heartless

Immensity

Largeness; enormous scale

Tumultuous

Constantly changing

Staccato

A very fast-paced rhythm

Curate

A member of the clergy engaged as assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest.

Infusoria

Ciliate protozoans.

Secular

Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.

Attenuate

Reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

Incandescent

Emitting light as a result of being heated.

Pugilist

A boxer, especially a professional one.

Fusillade

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

Tocsin

An alarm bell or signal.

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