Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Brave New World • Definitions

What word means very thin or transparent?

• sheer

• diversion

• unprecedented

• spectacle

What word means to perform a specific task or action?

• diversion

• function

• unprecedented

• squalor

What is the definition of 'affirm'?

• A deep narrow valley with steep sides

• To give back what you receive

• To say yes or agree with something

• To keep going or continue

What word means to say something in a confident way?

• affirm

• undulate

• strait

• squalor

What is the definition of 'precipice'?

• A show or performance that is impressive

• To perform a specific task or action

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• To move in smooth, wavy motions

What is the definition of 'writhe'?

• To twist and squirm in pain

• A very dirty or messy condition

• A long story about made-up characters

• A deep narrow valley with steep sides

What is the definition of 'unprecedented'?

• To perform a specific task or action

• A very dirty or messy condition

• Never seen or done before

• Narrow and shallow body of water

What word means taking care of your cleanliness and health?

• ravine

• hygiene

• diversion

• novel

What word means a show or performance that is impressive?

• sheer

• reciprocate

• strait

• spectacle

What is the definition of 'novel'?

• Taking care of your cleanliness and health

• A long story about made-up characters

• Being careful not to offend others

• A very dirty or messy condition