Fahrenheit 451 Vocab 2

Question 0

Tool used to separate large objects from small, strainer.

Answer 0

Sieve

Question 1

Swarming with, produce.

Answer 1

Teem

Question 2

To fill, to spread over.

Answer 2

Suffuse

Question 3

To change the direction or use of somethng.

Answer 3

Divert

Question 4

Lavish, quality state of being abundant.

Answer 4

Profusion

Question 5

Causing harm in a way that is not easily noticed.

Answer 5

Insidious

Question 6

Attitude of doubting the truth of something.

Answer 6

Skepticism

Question 7

Not worthy of respect or approval.

Answer 7

Contemptible

Question 8

To put to use, to put in motion, to assemble.

Answer 8

Mobilize

Question 9

A loud confusing mixture of noises.

Answer 9

Din

Question 10

Decoration that consists of delicate and complicated designs made of fine gold or silver.

Answer 10

Filigree

Question 11

To give life and energy to.

Answer 11

Invigorate

Question 12

To make a liquid pure by heating it until it is a gas, then returning it to a liquid.

Answer 12

Distill

Question 13

An active and persistent searcher.

Answer 13

Ferret

Question 14

To defend yourself by turning or pushing. To deflect, ward off.

Answer 14

Parry

Question 15

The lack of good sense of judgment.

Answer 15

Folly

Question 16

To rise and fall, to toss about.

Answer 16

Welter

Question 17

Having a blissful appearance, showing complete happiness.

Answer 17

Beatific

Question 18

Something that is done without energy because of habit.

Answer 18

Perfunctorily

Question 19

Speech or writing that contains too many words.

Answer 19

Verbiage