Wuthering Heights — Vocabulary
Emily Bronte
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perceiveperceive → perceives:views in a certain way She perceives more risk in the trip than he does.more Show sample from book Mr. Heathcliff said he did not perceive that I was wanted; but I might stay and order the arrangements for the funeral, if I chose.p.135.936 more view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion Show general definition for perceive (as in: perceive the system as unfair) to view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion
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perceive#2see (become aware of) I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon.more Show sample from book ...as soon as he perceived her vacant seat, he sent me to call her.p.233.436 more perceive → perceived:become aware of Show general definition for perceive (as in: though blind, can perceive light) to become aware of -- especially by using the senses (to see, hear, smell, feel, or taste)
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book Your presence is a moral poison that would contaminate the most virtuous: for that cause, and to prevent worse consequences, I shall deny you hereafter admission into this house, and give notice now that I require your instant departure.p.83.220 more Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book A man's life is of more consequence than one evening's neglect of the horses:p.11.620 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book I must try to endure it another hour...p.201.525 more put up with Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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endure#2continue to exist She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more Show sample from book The meal hardly endured ten minutes.p.70.325 more endure → endured:lasted; or continued to exist Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book ...a wealthy soil, that might yield luxuriant crops under other and favourable circumstances.p.143.216 more produce Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Even you, Nelly, if we have a dispute sometimes, you back Isabella at once; and I yield like a foolish mother: I call her a darling, and flatter her into a good temper.p.71.116 more Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book I couldn't bear to witness her sorrow: to see her pale, dejected countenance, and heavy eyes:p.171.438 more facial expression Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book harsh words of scorn and intolerancep.223.923 more disrespect or rejection Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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disputedisagreement The area has long been a source of dispute between India and Pakistan.more Show sample from book There is no clause in the will to secure it so: his property would go to me; but, to prevent disputes, I desire their union, and am resolved to bring it about.p.156.611 more dispute → disputes:disagreements, arguments, or conflicts Show general definition for dispute (as in: their border dispute) disagreement, argument, or conflict
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dispute#2dispute → disputes:challenges She disputes her landlord's claim that the music was that loud.more Show sample from book She heard the men I sent disputing at the door, and she gathered the sense of Heathcliff's answer.p.206.911 more dispute → disputing:arguing Show general definition for dispute (as in: She disputes his claim.) challenge, argue about, or fight over
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hinderhinder → hindered:delayed or made difficult Her efforts to turn the department around were further hindered by budgetary cuts.more Show sample from book 'I should not allow any one to inconvenience me, if I could hinder it — walk in!'†p.1.516 more slowed down or caused problems for Show general definition for hinder (as in: hindered by) slow down or cause problems for
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peevisheasily annoyed The peevish child refused to eat his vegetables and threw a tantrum at the dinner table.more Show sample from book He was christened Linton, and, from the first, she reported him to be an ailing, peevish creature.p.133.313 more easily irritated or annoyed Show general definition annoyed or easily annoyed -- especially by unimportant things
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infernalvery annoying Please stop making that infernal noise!more Show sample from book I want you to be aware that I KNOW you have treated me infernally — infernally!†p.81.612 more infernal → infernally:very bad; OR very annoying; OR characteristic of hell or the underworld Show general definition very bad; or very annoying; or characteristic of hell or the underworld
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obscurenot clearly understood For some obscure reason that goes back many years, they don't like each other.more Show sample from book As it spoke, I discerned, obscurely, a child's face looking through the window.p.17.63 more obscure → obscurely:in a manner that is not clearly seen Show general definition for obscure (as in: the view or directions are obscure) not clearly seen, understood, or expressed Show editor's word notes Although this meaning of obscure typically refers to seeing or understanding, it can refer to difficulty with any type of detection as when something is hard to hear. It can also more specifically mean vague, or mysterious, or unknown by anyone. Much more rarely, it can mean secretive.
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obscure#2dark or dingy The once shiny silver was now tarnished and obscure.more Show sample from book There was a great fire, and that was all the light in the huge apartment, whose floor had grown a uniform grey; and the once brilliant pewter-dishes, which used to attract my gaze when I was a girl, partook of a similar obscurity, created by tarnish and dust.p.101.23 more obscure → obscurity:the quality of being dark, dingy, or inconspicuous Show general definition for obscure (as in: was obscure, but now bright) dark or dingy; or inconspicuous (not very noticeable) Show editor's word notes This meaning of obscure is more commonly seen in classic literature than in modern writing.
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reprovereprove → reproves:criticizes She's the kind of boss who reproves in private and praises in public.more Show sample from book Joseph remained to hector over tenants and labourers; and because it was his vocation to be where he had plenty of wickedness to reprove.†p.46.47 more criticize Show general definition express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner
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discretionbehavior that does not attract undesired attention or reveal secrets This firm prides itself on its discretion and will not reveal client matters or even acknowledge who is a client.more Show sample from book Catherine and Isabella were sitting in the library, on hostile terms, but silent: the latter alarmed at her recent indiscretion, and the disclosure she had made of her secret feelings in a transient fit of passion; the former, on mature consideration, really offended with her companion; and, if she laughed again at her pertness, inclined to make it no laughing matter to her.p.75.92 more discretion → indiscretion:behavior that attracts undesirable attention or reveals private information Show context notes The prefix "in-" in indiscretion means not and reverses the meaning of discretion. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition for discretion (as in: embarrassing lack of discretion) behavior that does not attract undesired attention or reveal private information
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discretion#2good judgment This program contains violence that may not be appropriate for younger viewers. Parental discretion is advised.more Show sample from book Catherine usually sat by me, but to-day she stole nearer to Hareton; and I presently saw she would have no more discretion in her friendship than she had in her hostility.p.230.72 more Show general definition for discretion (as in: Parental discretion advised.) good judgment or good taste