Set: Brave New World Vocab List 2

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Term Definition
Eccentricity Condition of being out of the ordinary
Obstinate not yielding to reason; stubbornly havung one's own way
Falsetto an artificial way of singing or speaking in a high tone of voice
Derisively Speaking of another ridiculing fashion
Voluptuous Having the quality of producing sensual pleasure
Righteous Having the quality or acting in a virtuous manner
Decorum Whatever behavior is considered suitable or proper
Indefatigable unable to be tired out
Totemism Belief that animals or objects are related to human beings in some way
Affliction Pain or suffering
Stoicism a philosophy of indifference to pleasure and pain.
Precipitous steep; like sheer cliff
Diadem ornamental cloth headband worn as a crown
Obsidian glass-like volcano rock
Undulating Moving in waves
Distorted twisted our of usual shape
Aseptic free from disease-producing organisms
Lecherous Characterized by excessive indulgence in sexual activity
Pensive Seriously or deeply in thought
Infinity endless or unlimited time, distance, or amount
Portentous ominous; predictive of doom
Elation state of being filled with great joy
Soprano Highest singing voice
Conspicuous attracting attention; obvious
Erogenous arousing sexual desire

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Terms 25
Creator tylerhowarth
Created January 25, 2007
Groups None
Tags lyons, world, new, brave
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