The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Vocabulary

A complete set of vocabulary terms and definitions covering the text of The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street across Acts 1 and 2.

infinity

An unlimited amount of time or space.

revelation

Information that is new, especially surprising, or valuable.

transfixed

To be made motionless, as from wonder or fear.

flustered

To be embarrassed, nervous, or confused.

optimism

A hopeful or cheerful view of things.

defiant

Person shows bold resistance to authority or an opponent

insomnia

Restless sleep or the inability to sleep.

legitimate

Authentic or genuine.

warrant

A written document giving permission to conduct a search or seize a person or property.

timorously

Lacking courage or self-confidence; timidly.

idiosyncrasy

A personal way of acting; an odd mannerism.

Ham radio

A hobby in which a person operates his or her own radio station, sending messages by voice or Morse code.

scapegoat

Someone who is made to take the blame and suffer for the mistakes or misfortunes of another person or a group.

morass

Any difficult or confused condition or situation.