| A | B |
|---|
| unvanquished | undefeated or unconquered |
| ornithopter | an aircraft propelled by flapping wings |
| microsecond | one millionth of a second |
| mainstream | belonging to a widely accepted group |
| fiend | someone who is extremely addicted |
| hunkering | crouching down |
| humanoid | having human characteristics; resembling humans |
| bulkhead | an outside door over a stairway, leading to a cellar |
| propulsion | the action or process of propelling |
| sobriquet | nickname |
| demeanor | conduct or behavior |
| postulated | assumed without proof; guessed |
| fair | pleasing in appearance or attractive or beautiful |
| quest | an adventurous expedition to achieve or secure something |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered or defeated |
| flinch | draw or shrink back |
| depleted | used up; empty |
| expel | drive or force out; eject |
| regurgitate | vomit; disgorge |
| hulking | heavy and clumsy; bluky |
| offended | caused hurt feelings |
| abide | put up with; tolerate; stand |
| tenements | low rent apartment buildings that barely meet minimum standards |
| spastic | (slang) clumsy or inept |
| sophiscticated | complex or intricate |
| opiate | a drug, sedative, or narotic |
| massive | large and heavy looking |
| ignorance | lack of knowledge |
