AS 11 Handmaid's Tale Vocab

To attack the reputation of; defame

sunk to or existing in a low state

pregnant

a mixture often of incongruous elements

Something having usually diverse layers or aspects apparent beneath the surface

marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire

a word or saying used by one group and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaning OR a word or saying that distinguishes people of one group from those of another.

A condition characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit

a group within a country at war who are sympathetic to or working for its enemies

whispering, murmuring or rustling