English - 1984 Book 1 Vocab Flashcards
Contrived
something created or forced in an unnatural or fictional way
Tableaux
a group of still figures that represent history or a story
Procure
carefully obtain
Furtive
unnoticed
Nebulous
vague (concept or idea)
Orthodox
(a view or idea) something is correct/ true
Heresy
Opinion against religion
Din
loud, unpleasant noise
Drudge
someone who works a hard or boring job
Mutable
capable of changing/ likely to change
Myriad
having a large number or great variety of something
Zealot
someone who has strong feelings to something, over excessive
Gesticulate
to emphasize what you say by moving your hands or arms
Garble
to change meaning or impression of something
Philology
the study of language in oral and written historical sources
Gabble
talk rapidly and incomprehendably
Pedant
an unimaginative person, who emphasizes the use of knowledge
Vapid
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
Reverie
a state of being lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream
Wince
an involuntary grimace or shrinking movement from anticipating pain
Chastity
the state or practice of refraining from sexual intercourse
Petty
of little importance
Invariably
in every case or on every occasion; always
Posterity
all future generations of people
Axiom
a statement/proposition that is regarded as true/established
Solitude
the situation of being alone, often by choice
Pugnacious
wanting to start an argument or fight, or expressing an opinion or argument very forcefully
