Vocabulary from The Time Machine, H. G. Wells

genre

• a type of art or writing
• a reflex that closes the eyes quickly
• a hard material from elephant tusks

instance

• an example of something
• see with attention
• move smoothly and easily

consciousness

• being aware and awake
• a simple machine with a fulcrum
• a decorative wall light holder

acclaim

• strong public praise
• move smoothly and effortlessly
• a state of being half-awake

glitter

• shine brightly with light
• quick or skillful in action
• cause to move by pulling

ivory

• hard white material from tusks
• a state of being half-awake
• turned or twisted to one side

draw

• pull something to move it
• shine brightly with light
• an example of something

sconce

• wall holder for a candle or light
• sound practical judgment
• see with attention

adroit

• skillful and quick
• lacking its usual covering
• a simple machine with a fulcrum

askew

• not straight or level
• a type of art or writing
• cause to feel confident