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What does 'scatological' mean?
What does 'scatological' mean?
- Dealing pruriently with excrement and excretory functions (correct)
- The hip, buttock, and upper thigh in animals and humans
- Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
- Wave-like motion
What does 'heretical' refer to?
What does 'heretical' refer to?
Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
What are 'haunches'?
What are 'haunches'?
The hip, buttock, and upper thigh in animals and humans
Define 'undulation'.
Define 'undulation'.
What does 'voluptuous' mean?
What does 'voluptuous' mean?
What does it mean to be 'petrified'?
What does it mean to be 'petrified'?
What is 'grotesque' characterized by?
What is 'grotesque' characterized by?
How does one act 'coquettishly'?
How does one act 'coquettishly'?
What is 'impropriety'?
What is 'impropriety'?
What does 'languished' mean?
What does 'languished' mean?
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Vocabulary and Definitions from Brave New World Chapter 10
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Scatological: Relates to themes addressing excrement and digestive processes, often with a prurient focus.
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Heretical: Describes ideas or beliefs that diverge from traditional or accepted standards, challenging the status quo.
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Haunches: Refers to the back part of the body, specifically the hip, buttock, and upper thigh area in both humans and animals.
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Undulation: A term for a wave-like movement, signifying rhythm or fluctuation, often used to describe physical motion.
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Voluptuous: Indicates an alluring quality characterized by strong sexual attraction or appeal.
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Petrified: Describes an extreme fear reaction where an individual is so frightened they are immobilized or unable to respond.
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Grotesque: A style of art featuring a bizarre combination of human, animal, and plant forms, often evoking discomfort or distortion.
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Coquettishly: Denotes behavior that is flirtatious and playful, often with a hint of teasing charm.
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Impropriety: An act that involves undue intimacy or inappropriate behavior that strays from societal norms.
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Languished: Expresses a state of weakening or decline, often used in contexts of health, vitality, or emotional strength.
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