Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards featuring terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

stolid

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

imperceptibly

in a manner that is difficult to discern

stratum

one of several parallel layers of material

olfactory

of or relating to the sense of smell

proclivity

a natural inclination

odious

extremely repulsive or unpleasant

alight

settle or come to rest

condemnation

an expression of strong disapproval

jargon

a characteristic language of a particular group

heresy

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

cacophony

loud confusing disagreeable sounds

luminescent

emitting light not caused by heat

dictum

an authoritative declaration

quibble

argue over petty things

tactile

of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch