1984 - Part One - Vocabulary

What does 'Sanguine' mean?

• Pessimistic or gloomy

• Having a reddish complexion

• Shy or introverted

• Feeling indifferent

What does 'Urbane' mean?

• Rude or impolite

• Suave and polished

• Lacking sophistication

• Mysterious and cryptic

What does 'Heresies' mean?

• Acceptance of an idea without proof

• Dissent from a theory, opinion, or practice

• The spreading of false rumors

• Overwhelming agreement

What does 'Aureole' mean?

• A small circular piece of jewelry

• A ring surrounding the head

• A protective shield or barrier

• A bright flash of light

What does 'Inexorably' mean?

• Reluctantly or hesitantly

• Unable to be stopped; relentlessly

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly

• Repeatedly without purpose

What does 'Entrails' mean?

• External organs of a plant

• Internal parts of the body

• Discarded remains of a meal

• Bones or skeletal structure

What does 'Inscrutable' mean?

• Easy to understand or interpret

• Difficult to interpret; mysterious

• Open and honest in meaning

• Clear and concise

What does 'Equivocal' mean?

• Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

• Certain and indisputable

• Sharp and straightforward

• Logical and well-explained

What does 'Impedimenta' mean?

• Heavy or cumbersome luggage

• Things that get in the way of making progress

• Tools used to solve a problem

• Unnecessary items of decoration

What does 'Annihilation' mean?

• A gradual fading away

• Total destruction

• A temporary state of disorder

• A quick and painless change