brave new world vocab 20-47

imperious (adj.)

overbearing

ruminating (v.)

pondering

asceticism (n.)

rigorous self-denial

solidarity (n.)

kinship

inconspicuous (adj.)

invisible

plangent (adj.)

resounding loudly

liturgical (adj.)

spiritual

unabashed (adj.)

shameless

indecorous (adj.)

improper

stoicism (n.)

nonchalance

precipice (n.)

cliff

inexorable (adj.)

inevitable

benevolent (adj.)

kind

portentous (adj.)

ominous

ignominy (n.)

dishonor

mirth (n.)

glee

masticate (v.)

chew

abject (adj.)

utterly hopeless

subversive (adj.)

traitorous

provocation (n.)

something that incites

prodigious (adj.)

miraculous

moribund (adj.)

near death

truculent (adj.)

cruel

flaccid (adj.)

limp

impunity (n.)

exemption from punishment

gesticulating (v.)

gesturing

ingratiating (adj.)

kiss ass

coquettish (adj.)

flirtatious