Harrison Bergeron Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Harrison Bergeron

vigilance (noun)

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

calibrated (adjective)

Carefully adjusted or fine-tuned to a particular standard or purpose.

transmitter (noun)

A device that sends out an electronic signal, such as a radio broadcast.

luminous (adjective)

Emitting or reflecting light; glowing or radiant, often used figuratively to describe something brilliant.

clanking (adjective)

Making a sharp sound like heavy pieces of metal being struck together.

symmetry (noun)

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other; balanced proportions.

consternation (noun)

Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

cowered (verb)

Crouched down in fear; shrank back in terror.

impediment (noun)

A hindrance or obstruction; something that makes progress difficult.

wince (verb)

To make a slight involuntary grimace or movement due to pain or distress.

hindrances (noun)

Things that make it more difficult to do something or for something to develop; obstacles.

riveted (adjective)

Held completely fixed or unable to move due to intense fascination or fear.

neutralized (verb)

Made ineffective by applying an opposing force or effect; rendered harmless or inert.

snaggle-tooth (adjective)

Having teeth that are crooked, broken, or projecting irregularly.

sashweights (noun)

Heavy weights normally used inside window frames to counterbalance the sash; here repurposed as physical handicaps.

birdshot (noun)

The smallest size of lead pellets used in shotgun shells, originally designed for hunting birds.

gamboled (verb)

Ran or jumped about playfully; frolicked.

capered (verb)

Skipped or danced about in a lively or playful way.

flounced (verb)

Moved with exaggerated, impatient, or bouncing motions.

hideous (adjective)

Extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at; repulsive.