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1984 vocabulary

TermDefinition
heresies beliefs, opinions, or actions contrary to social standards
inexorably unable to be stopped; relentlessly
inscrutable difficult to interpret
equivocal ambiguous; open to more than one interpretation
reproach criticism or blame for wrong doing
furtive shifty or secretive
pedantic overly concerned with minute details/rules
derisive showing contempt or ridicule
zeal enthusiasm for a cause or idea
imbecility great foolishness or stupidity
palpable easily seen, heard, or felt
lassitude weariness; lack of energy
extricate to free or disengage from a situation
obeisance gesture or respect ( bow our curtesy )
prosaically in a matter of fact manner
driveling silly, childish
effigy a crude representation of someone disliked
orthodoxy conforming to an approved set of beliefs or philosophy
impregnable strong enough to withstand an attack
indefatigably to make an objection
avaricious giving an intense verbal attack or lecture
seditious never showing signs of slowing or tiring
prostrated greedy, showing strong desire for wealth
omnipotent causing people to rebel against authority
penitent thrown down on the ground; begging
capitulated having unlimited power or authority
irresolutely feeling or showing regret for doing something wrong
imperturbable gave up resisting something or someone
doubtful of one’s purpose; without clear plan
not easily upset or excited
Created by: laurenashley14
 

 



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