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Fahrenheit 451 - Vocabulary Set 2

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  • A deceleration or directive is an antonym of synonym of which word?
    dictum
  • He knew he was sensitive when people commented on his weight. He asked himself ________________, "am I really fat or just overthinking?"
    self-consciously
  • Who is more likely to be self-conscious about their social status or appearance: An extrovert or introvert? Why?
    introvert
  • A word used to describe something that emits light that is not caused by heat
    luminescent
  • a type of starch used to thicken food like pudding
    tapioca
  • Michel Foucault's ideas are an example of modern what?
    intellectualism
  • To understand or comprehend something. Also, used to measured the depth of something
    Fathom
  • The behaviour of an animal or someone lacking reason or intelligence is often described as what?
    Bestial
  • What is the part of speech and word form for the the word about the process by which sexually suggestive images, actions or words can cause one to become excited
    titillat (n.)
  • a musical instrument which is either struck against another one or struck with a stick to make a ringing or clashing sound.
    cymbal
  • A technique used often in poetry or literary writing to capture loud and harsh sounds
    cacophony
  • The awareness of one's thoughts, actions, appearance and so on
    self-consciousness
  • On the street of Paris, there are often _____________ acting out interesting scenes without saying a word for the entertainment of bystanders.
    pantomimist
  • It was _______________ that the man would not be able to walk after falling from a 4 story balcony.
    fathomable
  • Universities like Oxford are where many American ____________can be found but not always.
    intellectuals
  • When the president gives _____________, everyone must carry out his orders.
    dictums
  • The Newspaper _____________always print controversial and private information about celebrities to get more attention.
    tabloids
  • Name real world intellectual that is mentioned in Fahrenheit 451
    Plato, Aristotle, Shakespeare
  • The ____________ of the glow in the dark clothing made the hikers more visible at night.
    Luminosity
  • To stand firm is a synonym or antonym of what word?
    pratfall
  • The idiom to get a handle of something is synonymous with what word?
    Fathom
  • Radiant is a synonym or antonym mo which word?
    luminous
  • an alcoholic beverage from the Bordeaux region of France. often drunk by nobles or high class people
    Sauterne
  • Darwin is one of the most prominent scientists because he documented the ______ ____ evolutionary origins of homo sapians.
    Bestial
  • The __________ sounds of the busy roads and traffic made it hard to converse with my friend over the phone.
    cacophonic