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Fahrenheit 451
Vocabulary List 2 (#1-18)
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Literature
11th Grade
05/20/2013

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cadenced (adj.)
[keyd-nst]
Definition
rhythmic flowing sequence of words or sounds
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retaliation (n)
[ri-tal-ee-ay-shuhn]
Definition
returning like for like, especially evil for evil
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receptacle (n)
[ri-sep-tuh-kuhl]
Definition
a container or device that holds something
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simultaneously (adv)
[sahy-muhl-tay-nee-uhs-lee]
Definition
happening at the same time
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manifest (v)
[man-uh-fest]
Definition
to make clear or evident
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smoldering (adj.)
[smohl-der-ing]
Definition
burning with little smoke and no flame
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obscure (adj.)
[uhb-skyoor]
Definition
vague; uncertain—not clear
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indecisive (adj)
Definition
undecided
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grotesque (adj.)
Definition
odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; bizarre.
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bestial (adj.)
Definition
brutal without reason
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verbiage (n.)
Definition
wordiness
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aesthetic (adj.)
Definition
of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
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stagnant (adj.)
Definition
not flowing; foul from not moving
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serene (adj.)
Definition
calm; placid; peaceful
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incessant (adj.)
Definition
continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
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insidious (adj.)
Definition
treacherous or dangerous in a secret sort of way
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blanch (v)
Definition
to take the color out of; to bleach; to turn white
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perpetuate (v.)
Definition
to prolong the existence of something
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