Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary, ENG 10

Bellow (verb) to make a loud, animal-like cry, as a bull or cow Joaquin’s shouts and bellows echoed off of the surrounding cliffs as he jumped into the water, far below.

consternation (noun) confused amazement or fear “Screams and barking cries of consternation came from the television set.”

cower (verb) to crouch down in fear The people cowered on their knees before him, expecting to die.

wince (verb) to flinch in pain He winced in pain when he was hit in the head.

neutralize (verb) to cancel the effect of something ‘And then, neutralizing gravity, they remained suspended in the air inches below the ceiling.

synchronize (verb) to match the timing of They listened to the music, as though synchronizing their heartbeats to it.

Impediment (noun) an obstacle; a hindrance The strongest ballerinas had many impediments to slow them down.

Luminous (adjective) radiating or glowing The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, cast a luminous glow over the northernmost part of the globe.

vigilance (noun) alert attention, watchfulness The agents of the United States Handicapper General watched with unceasing vigilance.

delicacy (noun) the quality of being delicate, careful, dainty Example: “He snapped off her physical handicaps with marvelous delicacy.”