The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently. clamor

Flying or rising high in the air. soaring

In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. decorous

Thin, supple, and graceful, especially in a person's body. lithe

Unable to keep still or silent, becoming increasingly difficult to control. restive

A strap or rope placed around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tethering it. halter

(especially of sound) sweet and soothing, often used ironically. dulcet

People who are excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning pedants

People with a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. sophisticates

The fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality. banality

The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government. treason

(of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent. naive

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. magnanimous

The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level. communion

People responsible for supplying food and other necessary items. provisioners

Gentle and kind; not harmful. benign

Completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing. rapt

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. imperious

A deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness. melancholy

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well-founded or true. paradox

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat or not eating enough of the right things. malnutrition

Lacking in intelligence or weak in mental faculties. feeble-minded

(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate. festered

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace uncouth

Crying and sniffing in a feeble or fretful way. sniveling

The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. poignancy

Great depth of knowledge or thought. profundity

Impossible to believe; extraordinary. incredible

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