Vocab
Any event that changes genetic structure
What is a Mutation?
Actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
What is exasperation?
Information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
What is propaganda?
How does the World State control its population? (Name one way)
(Open to interpretation)
Even though the paint was still wet I couldn't resist touching it.
Even though the paint was still wet, I couldn't resist touching it.
Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
What is incoherent?
Act, feel, or give mutually or in return
What is to reciprocate?
A usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations
What is delirium?
(Open to interpretation)
Although Lucretia is an excellent hostess she was somewhat shaken when she stumbled down the stairs falling face-first into the clam dip.
Although Lucretia is an excellent hostess, she was somewhat shaken when she stumbled down the stairs falling face-first into the clam dip.
Separation resulting from hostility
What is estrangement?
Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
What is sacrilege?
Showing your contempt by derision
What is mockery?
Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite
I want a cute brown puppy but my mother won’t let me have one she says that puppies are noisy messy and loud.
I want a cute brown puppy, but my mother won’t let me have one; she says that puppies are noisy messy and loud.
A stable situation in which forces cancel one another
What is equilibrium?
Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
What is superfluous?
Say, state, or perform again
What is reiterate?
What is Helmholtz's problem?
He is too good at his job, with high faculties and expression.
The following students are to report to the Dean's office, Jones, Murphy, Jackson, and Weidner.
The following students are to report to the Dean's office: Jones, Murphy, Jackson, and Weidner.
Make younger or more youthful
What is rejuvenate?
Breaking with convention or tradition
What is unorthodox?
Exemption from punishment or loss
What is impunity?
Why was John unable to fit in with New Londonian Society?
Open to interpretation; John ultimately is unable to reconcile his view of pleasure and the society's view of pleasure, as well as his place within it.
The movie theater was dark and it was too expensive but we really wanted to see the movie so we bought tickets.
The movie theater was dark, and it was too expensive; however, we really wanted to see the movie, so we bought tickets.