Jaunte

verb
The teleportation of oneself from one locality to another by an effort of the mind alone.
Origin
Charles Fort Jaunte, the first person to exhibit the ability under scientific scrutiny.
Source
The Stars My Destination

Xenotech

noun
A specialist in the analysis of alien technology.
Origin
Abbreviation of ‘xeno-technologist’.
Source
Gateway

Piezophone

noun
A device for sending and receiving wireless voice communications.
Origin
Formed from the prefix piezo- (relating to piezoelectricity) and phone (sound).
Source
Gateway

Versificator

noun
A device for composing songs entirely by mechanical means.
Origin
Pairing of ‘verse’ with the French suffix -ificateur (to realise an action).
Source
Nineteen Eighty-Four

Mentat

noun
A class of Imperial citizens trained for supreme accomplishments of logic; human computers.
Origin
Possibly abbreviated from ‘mental attainment’.
Source
Dune

Preservationeer

noun
A person who likes their wilderness just as it is.
Source
Look to Windward

Distrans

noun
A device for imprinting a message in the cry of a bird.
Origin
Abbreviated from ‘disguised transmission’.
Source
Dune

Solido

noun
The image from a three-dimensional projector.
Source
Dune

Raspulescent

adjective
Of a simulated scenario: becoming ripe with political intrigue.
Origin
Presumed to be coined after the Russian historical figure, Grigori Rasputin.
Source
The Hydrogen Sonata

Ornithopter

noun
An aircraft capable of sustained wing-beat flight in the manner of birds.
Origin
Derived from ornis (bird) and pteron (wing).
Source
Dune

Genofix

verb
To genetically modify a life form in order to enhance its natural anatomy and physiology.
Source
Consider Phlebas

Zippicamiknicks

noun
A one-piece female undergarment fitted with a zipper.
Origin
Portmanteau of ‘zipper’, ‘camisole’, and ‘knickers’.
Source
Brave New World