Brave New World, Ch. 5

Elise R.
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  1. pullulation
    asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual
  2. zenith
    the highest point of something
  3. ambergris
    waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
  4. melodious
    having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
  5. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  6. incandescent
    emitting light as a result of being heated
  7. fortnight
    a period of fourteen consecutive days
  8. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  9. scuttle
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  10. plangent
    loud and resounding, often in a mournful way
  11. quaff
    swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
  12. benevolence
    disposition to do good
  13. exultant
    joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
  14. galvanic
    pertaining to electric current by chemical action
  15. solar plexus
    a large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach
  16. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  17. prone
    lying face downward
  18. supine
    lying face upward
  19. sate
    fill to contentment
Created on Mon Jul 23 23:42:10 EDT 2012

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