A Wrinkle in Time, 10-12

atrophied

weakened and withered. verb

inadequate

not good enough; doesn't meet the requirements. adj.

imperceptible

unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable. adj

corrosive

eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic.

fallible

capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate

assuaged

to make less painful; satisfy

trepidation

fear; nervous apprehension

counteracted

To act in an opposite manner to prevent or reduce its effect.

perplexity

the state of being bewildered or puzzled

jeopardize

put at risk, endanger. verb

despondency

depression of spirits from loss of hope, dejection. noun

distraught

very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict. adj

prevail

to be greater in strength or influence; triumph. verb

reiterate

to say again, repeat. verb

unadulterated

not mixed with other substances, pure, complete. adj

vestige

a trace of something that once existed but has disappeared. noun

formidable

menacing, causing fear or awe. adj

revulsion

a sudden, intense feeling of disgust. noun

hostile

unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive. adj