Harrison Bergeron and Lesson of the Moth vocab

Hindrances

obstacles; things that restrain or prevent as activity

symmetry

balanced arrangement; uniformity

Consternation

fear; bewilderment

Cowered

drew back or crouched in fear and helplessness

Vigilance

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Weary

feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep

Credulous

having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. Being gullible

Luminous

full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.

Gambol

run or jump around playfully

Amnesiac

a person experiencing a partial or complete loss of memory

Vanquish

defeat thoroughly

Conventional

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

unsightly

unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Immolate

kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

Longevity

long life