"Harrison Bergeron" Vocabulary Flashcards

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oppressionthe state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority
calibratedmarked with measurements. "Picture showed Harrison against a background calibrated in feet and inches." You should visualize a ruler that showed how tall Harrison is.
consternationa confused amazement or fear
cowerto draw back in fear; cringe
hindrancesomething that interferes with an activity; obstacle
luminousbright; brilliant
synchronizingmatching the timing of; To cause to occur or operate at the same time as something else
vigilancealert attention; watchfulness
winceto shrink or flinch involuntarily, especially in pain.
vagueunclear; hazy