F451 Vocabulary (1/3) Flashcards
Define : Abstract (ADJ)
not concrete; theoretical
Define : Abyss (N)
A deep gorge or chasm; a vast empty space
Define : Ballistics (N)
The study of projectiles or firearms
Define : Bestial (ADJ)
Lacking human feelings of pity or remorse
Define : Bewilderedly (ADV)
In a confused manner
Define : Cacophony (N)
An unpleasant combination of sounds
Define : Centrifuge (N)
A device that separates substances
Define : Cinders (N)
Burned wood or fuel
Define : Condemnation (N)
A pronouncement of guilt
Define : Devotion (N)
A deep commitment of love
Define : Drear (ADJ)
A feeling of darkness and gloom
Define : Fathoms (N)
Depths of water
Define : Feigning (V)
faking; pretending
Define : Flue (N)
An outlet for smoke or heat
Define : Illumination (N)
Making something visible or lit
Define : Incinerator (N)
A furnace for burning trash
Define : Jargon (N)
A language used by a specialized group
Define : Luminescent (ADJ)
Able to emit light by means other than heat
Define : Marionette (N)
A wooden puppet
Define : Mausoleum (N)
A large tomb
Define : Melancholy (ADJ)
Feeling or causing sadness
Define : Noncombustible (ADJ)
Unable to catch fire easily
Define : Objectivity (N)
Ability to view things without emotion or prejudice
Define : Olfactory (ADJ)
Relating to the sense of smell
Define : Proclivities (N)
Natural tendencies to behave in a certain way
Define : Pulverized (V)
Crushed into a powder or dust
Define : Seized (V)
Took hold of something quickly and firmly
Define : Sheath (N)
A case for blade
Define : Stratum (N)
Several layers of something, usually land
Define : Tactile (ADJ)
Relating to the sense of touch
Define : Torrent (N)
A powerful rush of water
Define : Venomous (ADJ)
Poisonous
Define : Ventilator (N)
A device to circulate fresh air
Define : Waft (V)
To float gently through the air
