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midterm vocab
Handmaid's tale and LOTF
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| palimpsest | a manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing but of which traces remain. |
| insatiability | impossible to satisfy. |
| paradox | A paradox is a statement, situation, or idea that seems contradictory or absurd but may reveal a deeper truth or logic upon closer inspection, often involving two opposing elements that coexist |
| defiant | openly resisting or disobeying; showing defiance. |
| parody | an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. |
| quaint | attractively unusual or old-fashioned. |
| reproach | address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. |
| jaunty | having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. |
| undulating | having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline. |
| wheedling | using flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something. |
| demurely | Demurely (adverb) means to act or look in a modest, reserved, quiet, and well-behaved manner, often with a hint of affected shyness or coy sweetness |
| surreptitiously | in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively. |
| furtively | in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively. |
| sedately | Sedately means in a calm, unhurried, composed, and quiet manner, without excitement or agitation, often implying a sense of seriousness or decorum |
| anachronisms | something belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists or is portrayed. |
| tremulous | shaking or quivering slightly. |
| lugubrious | looking or sounding sad and dismal. |
| inconspicuously | to act or appear in a way that does not attract attention, blending in and being difficult to notice or see |
| lithe | (of a person or their body) slim, supple, and graceful |
| congealed | having become semisolid, especially on cooling. |
| subdued | (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed. |
| cavern | a cave, or a chamber in a cave, typically a large one |
| heretical | believing in or practicing religious heresy. |
| squandered | waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. |
| rebuke | express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. |
| titilate | stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way. |
| frivolity | lack of seriousness; lightheartedness. |
| superfluous | unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. |
| indignation | anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. |
| languid | of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. |
| suffuses | gradually spread through or over. |
| opaque | not able to be seen through; not transparent. |
| banal | so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. |
| devoid | entirely lacking or free from. |
| perfunctory | (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. |
| indecorous | not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper. |
| compunction | a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad. |
| ignominious | deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. |
| approbation | approval or praise. |
| patronize | treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority. |
| precocity | Precocity is the state of developing abilities, skills, or characteristics much earlier than usual |
| abasement | the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation. |
| implaccable | unable to make someone less hostile |
| coquettishly | to behave in a playful, teasing, and flirtatious way, often to attract attention or admiration, but usually without serious romantic intent |
| ostentatious | characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. |
| apprehension | anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions. |
| clambering | climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet. |
| decorous | in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. |
| dispersal | the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area. |
| effulgence | Effulgence means a brilliant, radiant splendor or a shining forth of light |
| loitered | stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose. |
| pallidly | "Pallidly" means in a pale, colorless, or unhealthy way, or in a manner lacking vigor, interest, or excitement |
| plaint | an accusation; a charge. |
| suffusion | Suffusion means the gradual spreading or permeating of something (like a color, liquid, or feeling) throughout or over a surface or substance, often resulting in a tint or saturation, like a blush spreading on cheeks or tea coloring water |
| assented | express approval or agreement, typically officially. |
| belligerence | aggressive or warlike behavior. |
| blatant | (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly. |
| ebullience | the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance. |
| furtive | attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. |
| gesticulated | use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. |
| hiatus | a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. |
| officious | assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters. |
| tacit | understood or implied without being stated. |
| tirade | a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation. |
| agonized | manifesting, suffering, or characterized by great physical or mental pain. |
| capered | skip or dance about in a lively or playful way |
| derisive | expressing contempt or ridicule. |
| dignity | the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. |
| distastefully | in a way that is unpleasant or unacceptable |
| impalpable | unable to be felt by touch. |
| ludicrous | so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous. |
| malevolently | acting or speaking in a way that shows a desire to cause harm, evil, or suffering to others |
| recollection | the action or faculty of remembering something. |
| timidity | lack of courage or confidence. |
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