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FAHRENHEIT 451 WORDS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aesthetic | Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty, OR a set of principles guiding a sense of style and taste |
| Anesthetize | To administer drugs or agents to cause loss of sensation, usually to prevent pain during surgery |
| Beatific | Filled with bliss or extreme joy, OR saintly and blessed in appearance |
| Breach | A break or gap in something, OR a violation or failure to observe an agreement, law, or code |
| Cacophony | A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds |
| Cadence | The rhythmic flow of sounds or words, OR the falling inflection of the voice at the end of a phrase |
| Cataract | A cloudy condition of the eye’s lens reducing vision, OR a large waterfall |
| Censor | To examine and suppress offensive or inappropriate content, OR an official who performs this act |
| Char | To burn slightly or scorch the surface, OR carbon residue from incomplete burning |
| Combustible | Capable of catching fire easily, OR something easily excited or provoked |
| Complement | Something that completes or enhances another, OR a word/phrase that completes the meaning of a predicate |
| Compliment | A polite expression of praise or admiration, OR to politely congratulate or praise |
| Condemn | To express strong disapproval, OR to sentence someone to punishment |
| Converge | To come together from different directions and meet at a point |
| Convoluted | Extremely complex, twisted, or difficult to follow |
| Discourse | Written or spoken communication or debate, OR to engage in conversation or discussion |
| Distill | To purify a liquid by heating/cooling, OR to extract the essential meaning of something |
| Drone | A continuous low humming sound, OR a person with aimless activity, OR to speak in a monotonous tone |
| Fathom | To understand deeply, OR to measure the depth of water |
| Feign | To pretend or give a false appearance of something |
| Filigree | Delicate ornamental work made of fine wires, OR anything intricate or lacy |
| Gingerly | With great care or caution |
| Gorge | A narrow valley between cliffs, OR the contents of a filled stomach, OR to eat greedily |
| Homely | Plain or unattractive in appearance, OR cozy, simple, and familiar |
| Hone | To sharpen a blade or tool, OR refine and perfect a skill |
| Illuminate | To light up or make bright, OR to clarify or make easier to understand |
| Imperceptible | Impossible or very difficult to detect by the senses |
| Incessant | Continuing without pause or interruption |
| Incriminate | To suggest or prove someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing |
| Insidious | Gradually harmful in a subtle way, OR treacherous and deceitful |
| Intuitive | Known or understood instinctively |
| Invigorate | To energize, refresh, or give new strength |
| Jowl | The lower part of a person’s cheek or jaw, often fleshy |
| Juggernaut | A powerful, overwhelming, and unstoppable force |
| Linguist | A person skilled in languages, OR a specialist in the scientific study of language |
| Lubricate | To apply a substance to reduce friction, OR make a process run more smoothly |
| Mausoleum | A large, stately building that houses tombs |
| Mediocre | Of only average quality; not impressive |
| Minstrel | A medieval traveling musician or entertainer, OR historically, a stage entertainer (often offensive in racial context) |
| Nectar | The sweet liquid in flowers that attracts pollinators, OR a delicious drink |
| Olfactory | Relating to the sense of smell |
| Oracle | A priest/priestess or location through which prophecy was given, OR a wise authoritative guide or source of knowledge |
| Penance | Voluntary self-punishment to show repentance for wrongdoing |
| Perfunctory | Carried out with minimal effort or reflection |
| Perpetual | Never ending or continuous |
| Phosphorescent | Glowing softly without heat, like bioluminescence |
| Plummet | To fall or drop straight down, often suddenly |
| Proboscis | A long nose or snout, especially of an animal, OR an elongated feeding organ of an insect |
| Proclivity | A natural tendency or inclination, especially toward something bad |
| Profusion | An abundance or large quantity of something |
| Ravenous | Extremely hungry, OR greedy for satisfaction |
| Refract | To make light change direction when it passes from one medium to another |
| Ricochet | To rebound or bounce off a surface |
| Saccharine | Excessively sweet in taste, OR overly sentimental |
| Scripture | Sacred writings of a religion |
| Scythe | A long curved blade with a handle, used for cutting crops or grass |
| Submission | The act of yielding to authority or control, OR the act of presenting something for consideration |
| Skepticism | A doubt or questioning attitude toward knowledge, belief, or claims |
| Suffuse | To gradually spread over or fill |
| Teeming | Full of or swarming with things in large numbers |
| Torrent | A strong and fast-moving stream of water, OR a sudden rush of overwhelming force |
| Trajectory | The path followed by a moving object (often in relation to projectiles) |
| Treason | Betrayal of one’s country by aiding enemies or undermining government |
| Thoroughfare | A main road or public highway through a place |
| Valise | A small traveling bag or suitcase |
| Venomous | Producing venom (as in snakes/spiders), OR filled with spite or malice in speech or behavior |
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Karz