1. Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary 3
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You are responsible for defining the remaining words. Any of the words may be on the test.

2. 1
bombardments
assaults; attacks

3. curves, twists, or intricacies2
convulsions
curves, twists, or intricacies

4. deprivation of companionship; loneliness3
desolation
deprivation of companionship; loneliness

5. the disease of the joints; a large blob of something4
gout
the disease of the joints; a large blob of something

6. misshappen, especially in a strange or disgusting way5
grotesque
misshappen, especially in a strange or disgusting way

7. continuing without interruption; ceaselessly6
incessantly
continuing without interruption; ceaselessly

8. people concerned with rules and details9
pedants
people concerned with rules and details

9. A crushing force that is relentless and destructive7
juggernaut
A crushing force that is relentless and destructive

10. the process of liquefying or turning to a liquid state8
liquefaction
the process of liquefying or turning to a liquid state

11. talked in a foolish or simple-minded way10
prattled
talked in a foolish or simple-minded way

12. groups moving along or forward11
processions
groups moving along or forward

13. a pile of burning materials, especially wood12
pyre
a pile of burning materials, especially wood

14. the motion of an object bouncing off something13
richocheted
the motion of an object bouncing off something

15. A tool for mowing or reaping14
scythe
A tool for mowing or reaping

16. To move in a twisting or contorted motion15
writhe
To move in a twisting or contorted motion