Unit 1: Novel Study: Fahrenheit 451, Part I

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  1. instant
    a very short time
  2. curiosity
    a state in which you want to learn more about something
  3. salamander
    terrestrial amphibian that resembles a lizard
  4. ventilator
    a device that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
  5. expression
    the feelings shown on a person's face
  6. accumulate
    collect or gather
  7. lozenge
    a small aromatic or medicated candy
  8. casual
    not showing effort or strain
  9. sensitive
    able to feel or perceive
  10. capillary
    long and slender with a very small internal diameter
  11. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
  12. brief
    of short duration or distance
  13. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
  14. function
    perform as expected
  15. craftsmanship
    skill in an occupation, trade, or manual art
  16. preservative
    tending or having the power to protect or prevent decay
  17. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  18. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  19. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  20. stagnant
    not growing or changing; without force or vitality
  21. cacophony
    a loud harsh or strident noise
  22. luminescent
    emitting light not caused by heat
  23. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  24. yammer
    talk or complain incessantly
  25. abstractedly
    in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
  26. digest
    something that is compiled, as into a single book or file
Created on Wed Dec 02 14:47:16 EST 2020 (updated Thu Dec 10 11:22:36 EST 2020)

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