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Fahrenheit 451

Vocabulary Quiz Part 1

TermDefinition
Abstract Not concrete; theoretical
Abyss A deep gorge or chasm; a vast empty space
Ballistics The study of projectiles
Bestial Lacking human feelings of pity or remorse
Bewilderedly In a confused mannor
Cacaophony An unpleasant combination of sounds
Centrifuge A device that separates substances
Cinders Burned wood or fuel
Condemnation A pronouncement of guilt
Devotion A deep commitment of love
Drear A feeling of darkness and gloom
Fathoms Depths of water
Feigning Faking; pretending
Flue An outlet for smoke or heat
Gorging Eating greedily and to excess
Illumination Making something visible or lit
Incinerator A furnace for burning trash
Jargon A language used by a specialized group
Luminescent Able to emit light by means other than heat
Marionette A wooden puppet
Mausoleum A large tomb
Melancholy Feeling or causing sadness
Noncombustile Unable to catch fire easily
Objectivity Ability to view things without emotion or prejudice
Olfactory Relating to the sense of smell
Procivilities Natural tendencies to behave in a certain way
Pulverized Crushed into a powder or dust
Seized Took hold of something quickly and firmly
Sheath A case for a blade
Stratum Several layers of something, usually land
Tactile Relating to the sense of touch
Torrent A powerful rush of water
Venomous Poisonous
Ventilator A device to circulate fresh air
Waft To float gently through the air
Created by: Kathylee3535
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