Harrison Bergeron Vocab

Symmetry

• The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts

• A state of being uneven or irregular

• A type of geometric transformation

• The ability to change shape easily

Neutralize

• To enhance the effect of

• To counteract or cancel the effect of

• To ignore the effect of

• To amplify the effect of

Vigilance

• Alert attention; watchfulness

• Carelessness; negligence

• Indifference; apathy

• Distraction; confusion

Wince

• To shrink or flinch involuntarily, especially in pain

• To laugh loudly and uncontrollably

• To move quickly and silently

• To express joy or happiness

Synchronize

• To match the timing of

• To create a delay

• To increase speed

• To separate components

Consternation

• A feeling of great joy and happiness

• A state of great alarm, agitation, or dismay

• A sense of calm and tranquility

• A period of intense confusion and chaos

Gravely

• In a light-hearted manner.

• In a serious or solemn manner.

• In a casual tone.

• In a humorous way.

Hindrance

• A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

• A method of achieving a goal quickly.

• A type of support or assistance.

• A process of making something easier.

Cower

• To stand tall and confident.

• To crouch down in fear.

• To walk with a swagger.

• To shout loudly in anger.

Impediment

• Something that interferes with action or progress

• A type of physical barrier

• A method of communication

• A form of entertainment