Fahrenheit 451 Vocab Final

Stoid

cant be moved to smile or show much sign of life

refract

to make a ray of light change directions upon entry

Mausoleum

a large elegant building that holds tombs

stratum

a layer or series of rock or earth

conjure

to bring into existence, sometimes by magic

olfactory

pertaining to the smell sense

proclivity

a natural inclination or tenancy to act a certain way

odious

unpleasant; replusive

heresy

deviation from a widely held belief or practice

ravenous

very hungry

pratfall

a humiliating mistake

pagan

an individual who doesn’t follow one of the world’s main religions

chaff

of very little value

beatific

heavenly or blessed

contemptible

worthy of contempt

disperse

to spread out

insidious

something that is slowly and secretly causing harm

perfunctorily

done routinely and with little interest or care

profusion

being in great abundance

rebut

to deny something by giving reasons why it cannot be true

sieve

a utensil with holes that is used to separate items

teem

to be present or gather in a large number

aesthetic

concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

Incessant

without interruption; not letting up

Incite

to stir up or excite urge someone to act in a violent u lawful way

incriminate

to suggest an individual has done something inappropriate or illegal

juggernaut

a large item that is seen as unstoppable and can destroy anything in its way

pendant

something suspended : ornament, electrical fixture etc. someone who pays close attention to detail

Pyre

a pile of flammable materials, often used for burning bodies

Ricochet

a rebound, bounce or skip off a surface

Scythe

a tool with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole, used for cutting grass or grain by hand

Valise

a small traveling bag or suitcase