Don Quixote — Vocabulary
Miguel de Cervantes
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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 —that if they perceive thee to be a coarse clown or a dull blockhead, they will suspect me to be some impostor or swindler?164 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 They put the surcoat on him, and on the back, without his perceiving it, they stitched a parchment on which they wrote in large letters, "This is Don Quixote of La Mancha."164 more perceive → perceiving:being 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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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book The clear streams and running brooks yielded their savoury limpid waters in noble abundance.54 more yield → yielded:produced 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 and that she alone is strong who does not yield to the promises, gifts, tears, and importunities of earnest lovers;†54 more give in, give way, or give up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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chivalrythe medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct such as honor, kindness, bravery, and protection of the weak Ideas of chivalry were popularized in medieval literature.more Show sample from book uphold the right, the truth, and true chivalry!137 more Show general definition the medieval principles governing knightly conduct such as honor, kindness, bravery, and protection of the weak or: courtesy -- especially of men towards women
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book a very forbidding countenance92 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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entreatentreat → entreated:asked She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.more Show sample from book I want your worship to take it upon yourself to redress this wrong either by entreaty or by arms;100 more entreat → entreaty:earnest request Show general definition to ask -- especially while trying hard to overcome resistance
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moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book "That matters little," replied Don Quixote; "there may be Haldudos knights; moreover, everyone is the son of his works."†55 more
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vanquishvanquish → vanquished:completely defeated The team vanquished all competition.more Show sample from book Lothario replied that now he had begun he would carry on the undertaking to the end, though he perceived he was to come out of it wearied and vanquished.†71 more Show general definition to defeat completely
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book Arbitrary law had not yet established itself in the mind of the judge, for then there was no cause to judge and no one to be judged.19 more establish → established:settled Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book He longed for night and an opportunity of escaping from the house to go and see his good friend Lothario, and with him give vent to his joy over the precious pearl he had gained in having established his wife's purity.19 more establish → established:proven or demonstrated Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book And here comes in at once the bestowal of rewards upon his squire and all who have aided him in rising to so exalted a rank.†57 more bestow → bestowal:to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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drollunusual I appreciate her droll sense of humor.†more Show sample from book He then, finding himself so handled, by whom he knew not, raising himself up as well as he could, grappled with Maritornes, and he and she between them began the bitterest and drollest scrimmage in the world.†35 more droll → drollest:comical in an unusual way -- often clever and understated Show general definition comical in an unusual way -- often clever and understated
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discordconflict There is too much discord in the team.more Show sample from book his love for sowing dissensions and scattering discord everywhere8 more conflict and disagreement Show general definition for discord (as in: discord amongst the group) conflict or disagreement -- especially among those expected to cooperate or (especially in the form discordant): seeming different or wrong in context
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discord#2discord → discordant:unpleasant sounding She described the loud discordant music as a form of torture.more Show sample from book Then listen, not to dulcet harmony, But to a discord wrung by mad despair8 more unpleasant sound -- especially a combination of sounds that sound wrong together Show general definition for discord (as in: discordant music) unpleasant sound -- especially a combination of sounds that sound wrong together (though sometimes done intentionally in music)
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forthwithimmediately The judge ordered her release "forthwith."more Show sample from book Don Quixote, who desired nothing better, rose and ordered Sancho to saddle and pannel at once, which he did with all despatch, and with the same they all set out forthwith.†12 more Show general definition immediately -- (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)
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ecclesiasticalassociated with a church Many consider The Bishop of Rome to be a first among equals in this ecclesiastical fraternity.†more Show sample from book The ecclesiastic took his seat opposite to him, and the duke and duchess those at the sides.†9 more Show general definition of or associated with a church -- especially a Christian Church
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vagabondperson who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job She describes him as a vagabond storyteller.†more Show sample from book Know you not, lout, vagabond, beggar, that were it not for the might that she infuses into my arm I should not have strength enough to kill a flea?†9 more a person who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job Show general definition a person who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job
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impelimpel → impelled:drove The desire to make a difference in the world impelled her to pursue a career in medicine.more Show sample from book I opened it with fear and trepidation, persuaded that it must be something serious that had impelled her to write to me when at a distance, as she seldom did so when I was near.†8 more impel → impelled:to make someone feel they must do something Show general definition to make someone feel they must do something
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book This however he could get over by arranging with a Tagarin Moor to go shares with him in the purchase of the vessel, and in the profit on the cargo; and under cover of this he could become master of the vessel, in which case he looked upon all the rest as accomplished.215 more though (used to connect contrasting ideas) Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.