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alien – n. from somewhere other than the planet Earth

cigar – n. a roll of tobacco leaves that is longer and thicker than a cigarette and that is smoked

compel – v. to force someone to do something

favor – v. to support

data – n. facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something

consistent – adj. always acting or behaving in the same way

unwarranted – adj. unreasonable

hypothesis – n. an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion

eject – v. to push something out

spin – v. to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly