Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary Honors

vague

ADJ. Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.

Vigilance

N. Alert watchfulness

wince

V. To draw back or tense the body, as from pain or embarrassment; flinch.

luminous

ADJ. Radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.

calibrate

V. To set, standardize, or adjust.

hindrance

N. Any obstruction that impedes or provides resistance, delay.

consternation

N. A sudden feeling of dismay or alarm that results in utter confusion; feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

cower

V. To crouch, as in fear or shame.

bellow

V. To emit a hollow, loud, animal cry; a loud, deep shout or sound.

grave

ADJ. Serious or solemn; sober; weighty or important.

synchronize

V. To cause to go on, move, operate, work, etc., at the same rate and exactly together.

flounce

V. To move in an exaggerated, impatient, and angry manner.

gambol

V. To skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.

neutralize

V. To make (something) ineffective; counteract; nullify.

riveting

ADJ. Capable of arousing and holding the attention; completely engrossing and captivating.

burden

N. A hardship; something difficult to bear; a heavy load to carry, emotionally or physically.

symmetry

N. Having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line.

grace

N. 1. Courteous goodwill and mercy; 2. Simple elegance or refinement of movement.

delicacy

N. Great consideration for the feelings of others; softness and fragility.

doozy

N. Something outstanding or unique of its kind; extreme.