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'House of the Scorpion' ch. 9-12 vocab

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  • Eejit
    A person with a chip in their brain that forces them to obey every order.
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  • Microchip
    A tiny electronic device that stores information and controls how machines—or people in the story—behave.
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  • Estate
    A large area of land, including buildings, that is owned by one person or family.
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  • Fluently
    Easily and smoothly; able to speak or write a language well.
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  • Constellations
    Groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky.
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  • Accomplishments
    Achievements; things someone has successfully done.
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  • Bewildered
    Confused or puzzled.
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  • Hysterical
    Wildly emotional or out of control.
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  • Authority
    The power or right to make decisions and give orders.
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  • Isolation
    Being separated or cut off from others.
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  • Conscience
    The inner sense that helps a person know right from wrong.
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  • Humanity
    The quality of being human, especially showing kindness or compassion.
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  • What tiny piece of technology can hold information and control machines
    microchip
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  • If someone owns a large piece of land with a mansion and workers what is that called
    estate
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  • When you speak a language smoothly and easily you speak fluently
    fluently
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  • Who has the power or right to make decisions and give orders
    authority
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