Science Fiction Themes

8 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing a person or thing that has the ability to see everything; omniscient

  • The all-seeing security cameras monitored the entire building.
  • The all-seeing cameras caught everything that happened last night.
  • Those all-seeing cameras are always watching us, it's creepy.
  • In the world of politics, the all-seeing public eye never misses a scandal.

noun the act of completely destroying or defeating someone or something

adjective annihilative - tending to destroy or defeat completely

  • The scientist proposed a theory on the annihilation of matter and antimatter.
  • The superhero's power is total annihilation of his enemies.
  • That movie was an absolute annihilation at the box office.
  • The team faced annihilation in the final moments of the game.

noun a great disaster or catastrophic event, often seen as a final judgment or the end of the world

  • The scientists warned that a global apocalypse could occur if we do not take immediate action to address climate change.
  • I heard that movie about the zombie apocalypse is really scary.
  • Dude, did you see that new video game? It's like an apocalypse simulator!
  • After the breakup, she felt like her world was ending, like an emotional apocalypse.

noun the name of the main character in the novel

  • The novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley is considered a classic of gothic literature.
  • Have you seen that old movie about Frankenstein and his monster?
  • I heard that new horror flick is a real Frankenstein of a movie.
  • The project turned into a Frankenstein of different ideas, each one stitched together haphazardly.

noun an instance of invading, especially by an armed force

  • The country prepared its defense against a potential invasion from neighboring nations.
  • I heard there might be an invasion at the party tonight, so make sure to dress to impress.
  • Did you see that invasion of tourists at the mall? It's so crowded!
  • The invasion of social media influencers on my feed is overwhelming.

noun the quality of having unlimited power or authority

adjective describing something as having unlimited power or authority

  • The concept of omnipotence is often discussed in philosophical debates about the nature of God.
  • Some people believe in the idea of omnipotence, which means having unlimited power.
  • Dude, it's like having superpowers on steroids, total omnipotence!
  • Her control over the situation was so complete, it was like she wielded the power of omnipotence.

noun a separate universe that exists alongside our own, often with different laws of physics or alternate realities

  • The concept of a parallel universe is often explored in theoretical physics.
  • Have you ever wondered if there is a parallel universe where everything is different?
  • I feel like I'm living in a parallel universe where nothing makes sense.
  • In her mind, she created a parallel universe where she was the hero of her own story.

noun a person who loves dinosaurs

  • The dinophile was ecstatic to visit the new dinosaur exhibit at the museum.
  • My friend is such a dinophile, he knows everything about dinosaurs.
  • I didn't know you were such a dinophile, that's pretty cool.
  • As a dinophile, she was always on the hunt for the latest dinosaur discoveries.