"Harrison Bergeron" Vocabulary Flashcards

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the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authorityoppression
marked with measurements. "Picture showed Harrison against a background calibrated in feet and inches." You should visualize a ruler that showed how tall Harrison is.calibrated
a confused amazement or fearconsternation
to draw back in fear; cringecower
something that interferes with an activity; obstaclehindrance
bright; brilliantluminous
matching the timing of; To cause to occur or operate at the same time as something elsesynchronizing
alert attention; watchfulnessvigilance
to shrink or flinch involuntarily, especially in pain.wince
unclear; hazyvague