A Wrinkle in Time Vocabulary

Tangible

• perceptible to the touch

• intangible

• invisible

• abstract

Reverberate

• echoed

• faded

• resonated

• whispered

Dwindle

• gradually increase in size, amount, or strength

• gradually diminish in size, amount, or strength

• suddenly appear in size, amount, or strength

• remain constant in size, amount, or strength

Void

• a completely empty space

• a feeling of joy

• a state of confusion

• a place of abundance

Clench

• (v.) to grip or hold tightly.

• (v.) to release or let go.

• (v.) to shake or tremble.

• (v.) to stretch or extend.

Exaltation

• a feeling of sadness

• a feeling of extreme happiness

• a feeling of confusion

• a feeling of anger

Radiant

• (adj.) sending out or reflecting light; shining.

• (adj.) dull and lifeless; lacking brightness.

• (adj.) dark and gloomy; without light.

• (adj.) warm and comforting; providing solace.

Disperse

• gather

• distribute

• concentrate

• collect

Resonant

• (adj.) deep and full sounding, echoing.

• (adj.) high-pitched and sharp sounding.

• (adj.) soft and muted in tone.

• (adj.) loud and disruptive.

Obscure

• certain

• unknown

• clear

• famous