1984 (unit 2) - vocabulary

abject

[adjective] of the lowest or most wretched kind

always: ____ terror, ____ poverty

(full or unreleased), used negatively

acrid

[adjective] bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritation

(acidic), ____ smell of chlorine

conspicuous

[adjective] easily seen; noticeable, generally more visual

formidable

[adjective] exceptionally difficult; daunting

scary, imposing

grievance

[noun] an injustice considered a cause for complaint, or the complaint resulting from such an injustice

(formidable complaint)

impregnable

[adjective] able to withstand any attack, as a fortress

usually used for a place (can’t be broken into)

incredulous

[adjective] in a state of skepticism, wonder, or disbelief

inextricable

[adjective] that one cannot free oneself from

inviolate

[adjective] not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact (untouchable)

listless

[adjective] feeling or showing no energy or no interest in doing anything; lethargic

describes a person

martial

[adjective] of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or inclined to wear or combat

mutable

[adjective] able or likely to change

obsolete

[adjective] no longer in use, as a word or expression, or as a type of implement or equipment

palpable

[adjective] easy to sense or perceive; obvious

generally more vibe (touchable, something you can see or touch)

proliferate

[verb] to spread or increase quickly

strident

[adjective] harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating

subside

[verb] to decrease or abate, as noise, emotion, or the like

to lessen

tacit

[adjective] suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words

vapid

[adjective] lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting

describes a person or writing

venerate

[verb] to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence

to hold with high regard