Ch. 12-23 Vocab (Hidden Figures)

marveled

filled with wonder

elated

extremely happy

keenly

with a focused and strong attention

advocate

a person who supports a cause

versatile

able to adapt to many functions; can do many things well

revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact

scrutinize

examine or inspect closely

dissemination

the act of spreading something

prestigious

inspiring respect and admiration

linger

stay in a place longer than necessary

incomprehensible

not able to be understood

compelling

bringing about interest or attention

exasperated

intensely irritated or frustrated

gargantuan

very large

enticing

tempting

deviation

the act of departing from an established course or accepted standard

verifications

the process of establishing truth, accuracy, or validity of something

exhilarating

making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling

temperamental

unreasonable changes of mood

infinite

limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.

trajectory

the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

lectern

a tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, and from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.

lapel

the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening

astronomical

extremely large amount

optimism

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something

voyage

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

nimble

quick to comprehend