brave new world vocab 2

Question 1

incessant

Answer 1

continuing without stopping

Question 2

indignation

Answer 2

anger aroused by injustice or offense

Question 3

consummation

Answer 3

the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse

Question 4

scrupulous

Answer 4

conscientious and exact; having principles; ethical

Question 5

innocuous

Answer 5

harmless

Question 6

inconspicuous

Answer 6

not easily noticed

Question 7

callow

Answer 7

immature, inexperienced

Question 8

stoic

Answer 8

unaffected by emotions; indifferent

Question 9

sullen

Answer 9

showing silent resentment

Question 10

predestination

Answer 10

a predetermination of the afterlife, destiny, fate

Question 11

sultry

Answer 11

extremely hot and humid; arousing passion / excitement

Question 12

menacing

Answer 12

threatening; evil; harmful

Question 13

benevolent

Answer 13

characterized by goodness; compassionate and generous

Question 14

matriculate

Answer 14

to be admitted into a group; to enroll into a college

Question 15

atone

Answer 15

to make amends for a sin or fault

Question 16

asceticism

Answer 16

belief system that rigorous self denial will improve ones spiritual state

Question 17

condemnation

Answer 17

the act of condemning, a severe reprimanding

Question 18

subversive

Answer 18

traitorous, treacherous, undermining moral integrity

Question 19

sententious

Answer 19

excessive moralizing, self righteous

Question 20

ingratiating

Answer 20

charming, deliberately meaning to gain favor