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Fahrenheit 451 words

Words from the Fahrenheit 451 packet

QuestionAnswer
Mausoleum Tomb
Stratum Layer of material, esp. one of several parallel layers
Olfactory Relating to the sense of smell
Proboscis The tube-like mouth part of some insects
Proclivities Natural or habitual inclination or tendency
Odious Highly offensive; repugnant; disgusting
Fathom Unit of length six feet (marine measurement); to determine meaning or comprehend
Cacophony Harsh or jarring sound
Feign To fake
Cadenced Rhythmic flow or sequence of events
Suffused To spread through or over, as with liquid, color, or light
Profusion Abundance
Skepticism A doubting or questioning attitude
Insidious Intended to trap or beguile; deceive
Hone To perfect or make more intense or effective
Oracle Person considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinions
Discourse Formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, written or spoken
Perfunctory Done routinely with little intrest or care
Vantage Place or situation that affords and advantage
Aesthetic Based or determined by beauty rather than by practically useful consideration
Objectively Not influence by emotions or personal prejudices
Juggernaut An overwhelming, advancing force that crushes or seems to crush everything in its path
Converge To come together from different directions; to meet
Incriminate To accuse of a crime or other wrongful act
Scythe Implement consisting of a long, curved, single-edged blade, used for reaping
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