HANDMAID'S TALE Vocabulary Words

Handmaid's tale vocab word

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Fraternize
To socialize or associate oneself wth
Insatiability
Greed; the inability to be satisfied
Palimpsest
A manuscript written over a partially erased document in such a way that the original shows through.
Parody
A humorous imitation of something
Incognito
In disguise
Orthodox
Strict compliance to established political or religious beliefs.
Precedent
An event or action that can be used as an example or standard.
Reproach
A criticism of what someone does or says
Servile
Obedient or servant-like
Anachronisms
Chronological or historical mistakes
Anarchy
The complete lack of governmental control
Atrocities
Extreme cruelties
Blatant
Obvious
Covet
To desire what someone else has
Martyr
Someone who is willing to suffer for a cause or belief