Brave New World, Ch. 6

Elise R.
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  1. putrid
    of or relating to the process of decay
  2. eccentricity
    strange and unconventional behavior
  3. disquieting
    causing mental discomfort
  4. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  5. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  6. haggard
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
  7. blasphemy
    profane language
  8. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  9. unabashed
    not embarrassed
  10. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  11. solecism
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  12. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  13. indecorous
    lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
  14. malignant
    dangerous to health
  15. infantile
    of or relating to babies
  16. deplorable
    of very poor quality or condition
  17. concede
    give over
  18. brachycephalic
    an adult with a short broad head
  19. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  20. deciliter
    a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter
  21. inexorable
    impossible to prevent, resist, or stop
  22. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  23. subject
    cause to experience or suffer or make vulnerable to
  24. stoic
    seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
  25. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
  26. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  27. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
Created on Mon Jul 23 23:55:51 EDT 2012

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