Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary

(adj) having or expressing little emotion

(v) to consume greedily

(v) to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium like water or air

(adj) not perceptible by sense or by the mind

(n) white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle used in soap and candles

(v) to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows

(n) an inclination or predisposition toward something, especially something objectionable.

(v) to poke or stir up a fire, supply with fuel

(adj) exciting or deserving repugnance or hatred

(v) to move or behave in a carefree joyous manner

(adj) covered in gold or something that resembles gold

(adj) very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification

(adj) not flowing in a current or stream, not advancing or developing

(n) harsh or discordant sound, dissonance

(v) pretend, give a false impression

(adj) having a healthy reddish color

(n) an observation or pronouncement intended or regarded as authoritative

(n) pleasurable excitement or stimulation

(adj) of or relating to the sense of touch, tangible

(n) a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language or music

(v) to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light

(n) great quantity; lavish display or supply

(n) an attitude of doubt or a disposition of incredulity (in general or toward a particular object)

(adj) harmful but enticing; having a gradual but cumulative effect

(n) a chaotic mass or jumble

(adj) worthy of being despised; being unworthy of respect or reverence

(v) to utter sound in tremulous tones

(n) something that encircles or confines

(v) to wrap or roll close to or around something

(n) ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper in delicate and intricate designs

(adj) characterized by routine or superficiality; lacking in interest or enthusiasm

(n) an enduring luminescence without sensible heat

(n) an act or self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin

(adj) not clearly seen or easily distinguished

(adj) bathed in or exposed to steady light; emitting or reflecting steady light

(n) a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement or object that crushes whatever is in its path

(v) to move to action; spur on, stir up, urge on

(n) a teacher who makes a show of knowledge in an unimaginative way

(n) a form or shape that is folded in curved or tortuous windings

(adj) continuing or following without interruption; unceasing