Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary in Context
1984
100

a stupid person

an imbecile

100

I couldn't believe he acted like such an ____________ during the debate, completely ignoring the facts.

imbecile

100

Someone in Winston's dream told him, "We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness." Who said it?


O'brein

200

synonymous to revere

venerate

200

The mountain presented a ______________ challenge, even for experienced climbers.

formidable

200

There was a beautiful place in Winston's dream. It had a stream, willow trees, rabbits, sunshine, and a meadow. What did Winston call this place?


The Golden Country

300

synonymous to daunting

formidable

300

The _________ of the enemy army was a warning of the _________ force approaching.


clamor & formidable

300

What is the purpose of Newspeak?

to limit the ability of people to think for themselves

400

synonymous to precise

subtle

400

She learned to _________ her grandmother, whose ________ wisdom shaped the entire family.

venerate / subtle

400

What did the women in Winston's dream symbolize? (the dream where she took her clothes off)

Freedom

500

Use clamor in a complex sentence

answers will vary

500

The villagers ____________ the warrior not only for his kindness but also for his ____________ strength in battle.

venerate / formidable

500

What is Winston's Job?

rewriting historical records to fit the Party's narrative

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