Last Child & Walden Vocab

The state of having two opposite or contradictory aspects is called:

• romanticism

• codification

• polarity

• malady

Which word describes something that is unnecessary or excessive?

• remunerative

• superfluous

• oblivious

• quaint

A person who is oblivious is:

• completely unaware or inattentive to what is happening around them

• alert and fully aware of their surroundings

• extremely knowledgeable about a specific topic

• skillful in organizing and categorizing information

What is the definition of quaint?

• complex and difficult to explain

• clear and easily understood

• modern and sleek in design

• attractively unusual or old-fashioned

What does it mean to codify something?

• to disregard or diminish its importance

• to make it appear ideal or overly positive

• to arrange it into a systematic code or form, especially laws or rules

• to disturb or unsettle deeply

To disregard or consider something as unimportant is to:

• codify

• romanticize

• discount

• perturb

What does it mean to romanticize something?

• To make it appear less significant or important.

• To view it in a sentimental or idealized way.

• To ignore or be unaware of it.

• To arrange or classify systematically.

Something that provides financial reward or profit is described as:

• perturbing

• quaint

• superfluous

• remunerative

What is the definition of perturbation?

• a disturbance or state of being worried or upset

• an arrangement into a systematic code or format

• an idealized or exaggerated view of something

• a charmingly old-fashioned quality

A term referring to a disease or disorder, often used metaphorically to describe social ills, is:

• codification

• perturbation

• malady

• polarity