Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (LOL Pg. 20-27): Vocabulary List

calibrated (adj) marked with measurements - calibrate (v) consternation (n) a confused amazement or fear

cower (v) to draw back in fear; cringe

hindrance (n) something that interferes with a activity; obstacle

luminous (adj) bright; brilliant

symmetry (n) a similarity between the two sides; balance

synchronizing (v) matching the time of synchronize; make something happen at the same time

vague (adj) unclear; hazy

vigilance (n) alert attention; watchfulness

wince (v) to shrink or flinch involuntarily, especially in pain

awe (n) an overwhelming feeling of admiration

delicate (adj)/ delicacy (n) fine or soft in touch / the quality of being delicate

frolic (v) to play or move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically

doozy (n) something that is difficult or daunting

neutralizing (v) render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect

transmitter (n) an electronic device for broadcasting radio signals

Use the definitions above to help you answer the following questions.

1. Name a school supply that is calibrated.

2. Name a type of person that creates a state of consternation to groups of people.

3. Why would a dog cower in the corner when the vacuum is running?

4. Name educational hindrances.

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5. List two objects that are luminous.

6. List two insects that are symmetrical.

7. Why must a swim coach synchronize his/her stopwatch during a practice?

8. Why were the teacher’s directions vague?

9. Why must crossing guards be vigilant?

10. During which procedures do people wince?

11. What could be described as a doozy?

12. What neutralizes hate?

13. What would it feel like if you had a transmitter embedded in your ear that sent a sharp noise every twenty

seconds?

14. Name two places a child can frolic.

15. What objects must you handle with delicacy?

16. Name two people that you view in awe.