Friday, August 14, 2009

Vocabulary Words for Harrison Bergeron

1. Calibrated-check, adjust, setting on instruments used for measurment.
  • I calibrated the smart board for my teacher at school.

2. Consternation- sudden, alarming, amazement, resulting in confusion.

  • A look of consternation on the child's face caused her parents to panic.

3. Cower- crouch, recoil, flinch.

  • Lucky, my dog, would cower in the corner every time he knew he did something bad.

4. Hindrance- stopping, preventing.

  • Heavy traffic is a hindrance to my getting to school on time.

5. Luminous- radiating or reflecting light.

  • Sierrs's luminous complexion was the envy of all the other girls.

6. Symmetry- equal proportions.

  • Lines of symmetry are the easiest to remember in geometry.

7. Synchronizing- causing to work or operate at the same time.

  • The friends were synchronizing their watches so they would have the right time.

8.Vague- unclear.

  • When the student was called to answer the question, it was very vague.

9. Vigilance- watchful, alert, paying attention.

  • She watched with vigilance so nothing would get past her.

10. wince- to draw back or tense the body as if experiencing pain.

  • You can wince as much as you want but im going to keep hitting you.

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