Flashcard: Chapters 1-6 Brave New World

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What does the term 'soliloquize' mean?

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Talk to oneself.

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What is the definition of 'incandescence'?

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Light emission by a body as its temperature is raised.

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What does 'predestined' mean?

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Established or arranged in advance unalterably.

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What does the term 'effusive' mean?

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Extravagantly demonstrative.

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In 'Brave New World,' what does the word 'repulsive' refer to?

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Offensive to the mind or senses.

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What is the significance of the term 'utopia' in 'Brave New World'?

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An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

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Define 'dystopia' as it relates to 'Brave New World'.

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An imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.

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What does 'conditioning' refer to in the context of 'Brave New World'?

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A process of training individuals to respond in a certain way to stimuli.

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Explain the concept of 'social stability' in 'Brave New World'.

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A state where society is maintained through control and uniformity.

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What does 'consumerism' mean in the context of 'Brave New World'?

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The preoccupation with and inclination towards purchasing goods and services.