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Veldt Vocabulary

Vocabulary words fromRay Bradbury's "The Veldt"

AB
leisurefree time from work or responsibilities
bemusedpreoccupied, confused, or lost in thought
tapestyheavy woven cloth used as a wall hanging
jovialitycheerfulness
twingea slight mental, emotional or physical pain
neuroticaffected with a slight mental illness
persecutedbeing persistently bothered or harassed
bouqueta small cluster or arrangement of flowers
neurosesminor mental illness
exquisitehaving a beautiful or intricate design
thatchedroofing made of plant stalks or foliage
contraptiona mechanical device or gadget
salivaspit-a watery mixture from salivary and oral mucous glands
crystallinerelated to or made of crystals
upholsteryfabric, stuffing and other materials used in upholstering
instinctivelyactions prompted by instincts, not rational thought
appalledto be filled with shock or dismay
telepathiccommuication between two minds without using known sensory channels
abstractedlylost in thought or preoccupied
hystericsa fit of uncontrollable laughing or crying
interperseto insertt at intervals among other things
conjuringto summon by magic or sorcery
perspireto sweat
peltsskin of a fur bearing animal
sedativesmedication intended to calm or induce sleep
insufferableimpossible to be endured or borne
emanationssomething sent forth from a source, as light from a lamp
televisebroadcast by television
jaunta short trip for pleasure
sodthe ground, especially when covered by grass


ELA Teacher
Ware County Middle School
Waycross, GA

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