Vocabulary Quizs- Harrison Bergeron

Gesture

• A type of dance move

• A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

• A facial expression indicating happiness

• A sound made to communicate

Barrage

• A rapid or overwhelming quantity of something, often used figuratively (e.g., a barrage of noise).

• A type of military fortification.

• A method of fishing using nets.

• A sudden attack or assault.

Wince

• To draw back or tense up, often in response to pain or distress.

• To laugh uncontrollably in a humorous situation.

• To express joy and excitement loudly.

• To remain still and silent in a tense situation.

Handicap

• A device or condition imposed to reduce someone's abilities (e.g., mental, physical, or aesthetic) to ensure equality.

• A tool used to enhance someone's abilities beyond normal limits.

• A term used to describe a competitive advantage in sports.

• A method of training to improve physical performance.

Hindrance

• A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction.

• A method of achieving a goal quickly.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A form of artistic expression.

Grackle

• A type of musical instrument

• A noisy, black bird — used metaphorically to describe unpleasant noises.

• A species of fish found in freshwater

• A term for a type of dance

Transmitter

• A device worn in the ear by intelligent individuals to disrupt their thinking with sharp noises.

• A tool used for sending signals over long distances.

• A type of receiver that amplifies sound.

• A gadget that enhances memory retention.

Impair

• To strengthen or enhance something.

• To weaken or damage something.

• To clarify or explain something.

• To ignore or overlook something.

Consternation

• Feelings of joy and excitement, especially at something expected.

• Feelings of anxiety or dismay, especially at something unexpected.

• Feelings of calm and tranquility, especially in stressful situations.

• Feelings of confusion and uncertainty, especially in complex scenarios.

Neutralize

• To make ineffective or harmless.

• To enhance or improve.

• To complicate or confuse.

• To ignore or overlook.