Write your definition of “indulge” and explain how you figured out the meaning of the word. Find a synonym for “indulge” in a thesaurus and replace it in the sentence to see if it offers the same meaning. Then clarify the precise meaning of “indulge” in a print or digital dictionary.

In 2081, everyone is equal not only in the eyes of the law but in every way; nobody is smarter, more athletic, better looking, etc. than anyone else. hazel is of average intelligence, which means she can't think about anything except in short bursts, and george has an intelligence way above normal.