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Fahrenheit 451 Vocab
F-451 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aesthetic (n/adj) | characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; the philosophical theory or set of principles governing the idea of beauty at a given time and place |
| anesthetize (v) | administer a numbing or sleep-inducing drug to someone; to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic |
| cacophony (n) | loud confusing disagreeable sounds; a discordant and meaningless mixture of sounds |
| desolation (n) | a bleak atmosphere, dreariness; barrenness; |
| heresy (n) | a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion; |
| hone (v) | refine or make more perfect or effective; to sharpen on a whetstone with a fine, compact texture |
| filigree (n) | delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or other metal wires, especially lacy jewelers' work of scrolls and arabesques |
| imperceptibly (adv) | barely moving; barely detectable, in a manner that is difficult to discern |
| juggernaut (n) | a massive inexorable force; anything requiring blind devotion or cruel sacrifice |
| luminescent (adj) | emitting light not caused by heat; glowing or shining, or producing an impression of light |
| patronage (n) | the act of providing approval and support; the distribution of jobs and favors on a political basis |
| perfunctorily (adv) | in a set manner without serious attention; inadequately |
| phosphorescent (adj) | exhibiting phosphorescence; the ability to absorb and emit light without appreciable heat; |
| proboscis (n) | a long flexible snout as of an elephant; the elongate, protruding mouth parts of certain insects, adapted for sucking or piercing |
| proclivity (n) | a natural inclination |
| sieve (n) | a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material; a person who cannot keep a secret |
| squander (v) | spend thoughtlessly; throw away, to scatter |
| stolid (adj) | having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; apathetic; stupid |
| valise (n) | a small overnight bag for short trips, luggage |
| verbiage (n) | overabundance of words, wordiness, verbosity |
| venomous (adj) | extremely poisonous or injurious; hateful |
| welter (n) | a confused multitude of things, a jumble or muddle; a state of commotion, turmoil, or upheaval |
| writhe (v) | move in a twisting or contorted motion; to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort |
| blanched (adj) | cooked, scalded, or parboiled briefly; made pale, as by sickness or fear |
| scuttle (v) | move about or proceed hurriedly, to run with quick, hasty steps |
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