"Harrison Bergeron" Vocabulary

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Calibrated

Back

Adjusted or measured to be accurate

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Consternation

Back

Feelings of anxiety or dismay, especially when unexpected.

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Cower

Back

Crouch down in fear

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Hindrance

Back

Resistance, delay, or blockage

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Luminous

Back

Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark

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Synchronizing

Back

Causing to occur / operate at the same time or rate

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Wince means...

Back

Slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain/distress

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Capered

Back

Skip/dance about in a lively, playful way

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Impediment

Back

Hindrance or obstruction in doing something

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Handicap definition

Back

Disadvantage for superior competitor to equalize chances