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Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Vocabulary

2010

AB
stolidCalm and showing little emotion
titillationExcitement, stimulation, often superficial
subconsciousConcerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware, but which influences one’s actions
melancholySadness, depression of the spirits
olfactoryRelating to the sense of smell
proclivitiesHabitual tendencies to do something usually discreditable; inclinations or predispositions
odiousExtremely unpleasant; repulsive
condemnationExpressions of severe disapproval ; strong censure
heresyBelief or opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted
ravenousExtremely hungry
stagnantOf water or air: motionless and often having an unpleasant smell
cacophonyA harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
feigningPretended to be affected by a feeling, injury or state of mind
dictumA formal pronouncement from an authoritative source
exploitationThe utilization of another person for selfish purposes
bestialSavagely cruel and wicked
torrentA strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
inclinedHaving a preference or tendency
droneA continuous low humming or buzzing sound; to speak in that manner
censorPerson authorized to take out offensive material; to ban
cowerTo cringe in fear
luminescentGlowing
rationalizeTo offer a self-serving but incorrect answer
tactileRelated to the sense of touch
venomousPoisonous; malicious or mean


Erin Salona

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