Haruka Ono Inception Round 3 Flashcards
(32 cards)
Chronology
The arrangement of events in time order
Ambivalence
Mixed or contributory feelings about something
Reverie
A daydream or the state of being pleasantly lost in thought
Malicious
Intending to do harm
Anomaly
Something that deviates from the norm or expectation
Catatonic
In a daze or unresponsive state, often linked to trauma or deep mental states
Precipice
A very steep rock face or cliff; metaphorically a dangerous situation
Sedation
The act of calming or inducing sleep using drugs
Totem
A personal object used to determine whether one is in a dream or reality
Inception
The act of beginning something; in the film, planting an idea into someone’s subconscious
Yearning
A deep longing or desire
Estrangement
The loss of closeness in relationship
Denouement
The final resolution of a plot
Allegory
A narrative that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
Solipsism
The idea that only one’s own mind is sure to exist
Ontology
The philosophical study of the nature of being and reality
Fallacy
A mistaken belief based on faulty logic orreasoning
Transcendence
Going beyond ordinary limits
Mnemonic
A device or trick used to help memory
Induction
The process of bringing about or giving rise to something
Catharsis
Emotional release though expression or experience
Epiphany
Sudden realization or understanding
Facade
A deceptive outward appeareance
Schema
A mental structure for organizing and interpreting informtaion
