Vocabulary from Brave New World Chapters 1-18

Viviparous

Giving birth to live offspring, as opposed to laying eggs.

Decanted

In Brave New World, it refers to the process of artificially birthing people from bottles instead of natural birth; gradually pour (liquid, typically wine or a solution) from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

Proliferate

To grow or multiply rapidly.

Posthumous

Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

Axiomatic

Self-evident or unquestionable.

Incredulity

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

Aperture

An opening, hole, or gap.

Pneumatic

In the novel, this term refers to being well-rounded and sexually attractive, used to describe Lenina. Attractively full-figured.

Imperiously

In an arrogant and domineering manner.

Surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Atonement

Reparation for a wrong or injury; making amends.

Indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly.

Haggard

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

Inculcate

To instill an idea or habit by persistent instruction.

Stoicism

The endurance of pain or hardship without displaying emotions or complaining.

Magnanimous

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Inexorable

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or consequences.

Odious

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Abject

Experienced or present to the maximum degree (usually of something bad); lacking dignity or pride.

Ignominy

Public shame or disgrace.

Sententious

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Cajolery

Persuasion by flattery or promises.

Sublime

Of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Portentous

Ominous or foreshadowing something bad; overly solemn to impress.

Vindictive

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.

Truculent

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Shrill

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

Ardour

Enthusiasm or passion.

Burgeon

Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

Latent

Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.

Heretical

Believing or holding an opinion that is at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religion or social norms.

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Ingratiating

Intended to gain approval or favor.

Solicitously

In a manner that shows interest or concern.

Carapace

A hard outer covering or shell, as in some animals; figuratively, a protective and defensive attitude.