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Abjure

(V) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

Syn: forswear, retract

Ant: affirm, Avow

Acrid

(Adj) harsh in taste or odor; sharp manner or temper

Syn: irritating, stinging

Ant: gentle, soothing

August

(Adj) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

Syn: stately, dignified

Ant: humble, base

Callous

(Adj) emotionally hardened, unfeeling

Syn: insensitive, unsympathetic

Ant: sensitive, compassionate

Clandestine

(Adj) secret, conflated,; underhanded

Syn: covert, furtive

Ant: open, overt

Compunction

(N) remorse, regret

Syn: scruple, qualm

Ant: shameless,insouciance

Conflagration

(N) a large destructive fire

Syn: holocaust, wildfire

Ant: deluge

Elated

(Adj., part.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

Syn: overjoyed, ecstatic

Ant: depresses, despondent

Indelible

(Adj) not able to be erased or removed; memorable

Syn: lasting, permanent

Ant: erasable, ephemeral

Indulgent

(Adj) yielding to the wishes of or demands of others

Syn: permissive, tolerant

Ant: strict, hard-nosed

Inveterate

(Adj) firmly established, long-standing; habitual

Syn: persisting, chronic

Ant: sporadic, intermittent

Irreverent

(Adj) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Syn: inapplicable, immaterial

Ant: pertinent, apropos

Nocturnal

(Adj) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness

Syn: nighttime

Ant: daytime, diurnal

Platitude

(N) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

Syn: cliche, truism

Ant: epigram, witticism

Quell

(V) to subdue, put down forcibly

Syn: pacify, quash

Ant: incite, provoke

Quiescent

(Adj) inactive; at rest

Syn: still, motionless

Ant: active, thriving

Ruminate

(V) to meditate, thing about at length

Syn: ponder, reflect

Tacit

(Adj) unspoken, silent; implied, inferred

Syn: unexpressed, unvoiced

Ant: explicit, express

Tangible

(Adj) capable of being touched; real, concrete

Syn: perceptible, evident

Ant: immaterial imperceptible

Trenchant

(Adj) incisive, keen, forceful, effective; cutting, caustic,; distinct, clear-cut

Syn: penetrating, acute

Ant: dull, inperceptive

Why is literature and reading important in Fahrenheit 451?

They represent freedom of thought, individuality, and the ability of question authority. The novel uses dystopian future where books are banned and burned to highlight the dangers of censorship and the suppression of knowledge.

What does the fire symbolizes in Fahrenheit 451?

Destruction and knowledge/ self-awareness. Even through their tasks is to destroy the books. Fire can represent warmth’s, renewal, and a search for knowledge

The pheonix story

Cyclical nature of human behavior, specific calls the tendency to destroy and then rebuild, often repeating mistakes in the process. The firemen, who ate tasked with burning books, also wear a pheonix on their uniforms and vehicles, adding a layer of irony to the symbol.

Theme of “Harrison Bergeron”

The danger of totalitarian government and the potential for individualism or be stifled in the name of forced equality. The story highlights how the government ‘s pursuit y of absolute quality, through handicaps and media manipulation, leads to a society where talent and freedom are suppressed.

College

Smaller school that may offer a wide vary of educational programs

University

Larger institutions that offer a wider variety of academic majors and degrees

Undergraduate student

Someone enrolled in a 2-year or 3-year study program at a college or university after graduation from high school, leading to an associate or bachelors

Graduate student

Any student who has successfully completed or program of study and earned a degree

College degree

A diploma or title awarded to students by a college/university after successful competition of a program of study

College major

The academic subject area that a student chooses to focus on on during his or her undergraduate studies

College minor

An academic subject area that a student chooses to have a secondary focus on during their graduate studies

Transcript

An official academic record from a specific school. If lists the sources you have completed, grades and information such as wen you attended

Financial aid

All types of money offered to a student to help pay tuition, fees and other educational expenses

Scholarship

A type of financial aid that canals of a amount of free money given to a student by a school, individual, organization, etc.

Student loan

A type of financial aid that canals that consist of an amount of money that is given to some for a period of time, with an agreement that will be repaid later

Fees

An amount of money changed by colleges/universities, in addition to their tutoring, to cover costs f services such as libraries and computers

Fee waiver

A document that allows a person to not pay a fee

Associate

1.award students at US community college

2. Usually after 2 years of classes

Bachelors

1. — of art

2. — of science

Master

1. Requires at least 1 year of study

2. Degree awarded to graduate students

3. Often more years, depending on field

4. After a student earns a bachelor’s degree

Doctorate

1. Highest academic degree

2. Awarded after a bachelor’s degree

3. A successful completion of an advanced program of study

Honors college

Designed to serve high-achieving students through a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and co-curricular experiences

Community college

Offer 2-years associate degrees that prepare undergraduates for 4-years institutions offering bachelor programs

Public

Are funded by local and state governments and usually offer lower tuition rates

Private

Rely on tuition, fees, and non-government funding sources