Definition
Definition of the word "dramatizise"
adapt (a novel) or present (a particular incident) as a play or movie (v)
Synonym of the word "numerous"
myriad, multitudinous, numberless, innumerous
Antonym of the word "mechanical"
organic, fluid, lively, conscious, emotional
Use the word "fugitive" in a sentence
Ex) “The fugitive cannot escape if everyone in the next minute looks from his house” (132)
Definition for the word "extrapolate"
extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable (v.)
Definition of the word "veer"
change direction suddenly (v.) or a sudden change of direction (n.)
Synonym of the word "scald"
burn, scorch, sear, cauterize
Antonym of the word "immense"
tiny, miniscule, minute, insignificant
Use the word "grotesque" in a sentence
Ex) “And there on the small screen was the burnt house, and the crowd, and something with a sheet over it and out of the sky, fluttering, came the helicopter like a grotesque flower” (127)
Definition of the word "elucidate"
make (something) clear; explain. (v)
Definition of the word "gum" (hint: both a noun & verb)
1. a viscous secretion of some trees and shrubs from which adhesives and other products are made; or short for chewing gum or bubblegum (n.) 3. clog up a mechanism and prevent it from working properly; or chew with toothless gums (v.)
Synonym of the word "clench"
grasp, contraction, tightening, tensing, tension, constricting, cramp
Antonym of the word "agonize"
calm, relax, relieve, numb
Use the word "avenge" in a sentence
Ex) "The search is over, Montag is dead; a crime against society has been avenged" (142)
Definition of the word "apophenia"
the tendency to perceive a connection or meaningful pattern between unrelated or random things(n)
Definition of the word "quarry" (hint: there are 2 meanings)
1. a place from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted 2. an animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey
Synonym of the word "luminosity"
The quality of being full of or shedding light; the quality of being bright or shining, especially in the dark (n)
Antonyms of the word "unreality"
reality, realism, logic, soundness
Use the word "hayloft" in a sentence
Ex) “And there at the bottom of the hayloft stair, waiting for him, would be the incredible thing” (136)
Defintion of the word "autodefenestration"
the act of jumping, propelling oneself, or causing oneself to fall, out of a window (n)
Definition of the word "ricochet" (hint: both a noun & a verb)
1. (of a bullet, shell, or other projectile) rebound one or more times off a surface (v.) 2. cause to rebound off a surface (v.) 3. a shot or hit that rebounds one or more times off a surface (n.)
Synonyms of the word "valise"
suitcase, travelbag,
Antonym of the word "juggernaut"
pygmy, runt, shrimp, weakling
Use the word "asbestos" in a sentence
“Now the guild of the asbestos-weaver must open shop very soon” (134)
Definition of the word "hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia" (hint: verbal irony)
the fear of long words (n.)