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Fahrenheit 451 #2

F451 Vocabulary List #2

TermDefinition
fervor strong emotional feelings of warmth
flourish a showy gesture
gilt having a a deep slightly brownish color of gold; covered in a thin layer of gold
condemnation strong disapproval
contempt lack of respect in conjunction with intense dislike
ravenous devouring or craving food in huge quantities
jargon specialty language of a of a specific group; ex. medical jargon
heresy a belief that rejects the orthodox beliefs of a religion
stagnant not circulating or flowing; static
cacophony loud confusing noises
luminescent emitting light not caused by heat; glow in the dark
feign pretending with the intent to deceive someone
smolder burn slowly without a flame
ruddy reddish in color; somewhere between purple and orange in color
melancholy characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
dictum an authoritative declaration
titillate excite in a pleasurable way
quibble bicker or argue over petty things
tactile relating to the sense of touch
torrent overwhelming number or amount
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