Leaves of Grass — Vocabulary
Walt Whitman
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book whelm that which asks, which sings, with all and the yield of all, Fusing and holding, claiming, devouring the whole, No more with tender lip, nor musical labial sound, But out of the night emerging for good, our voice persuasive no more, Croaking like crows here in the wind.†20 more production 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 O to be yielded to you whoever you are, and you to be yielded to me in defiance of the world!†20 more yield → yielded:gave in, gave way, or gave up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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teemare full (with many) The tide pools teem with tiny, fascinating creatures.more Show sample from book The present now and here, America's busy, teeming, intricate whirl, Of aggregate and segregate for only thence releasing, To-day's eidolons.†21 more teem → teeming:filled (has many) Show general definition have a large number of things -- especially things that are moving
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ascendmove upward We saw the rocket ascend.more Show sample from book the moon ascending, Up from the east28 more ascend → ascending:rising Show general definition for ascend (as in: ascend the mountain) to move or slope upward -- sometimes figuratively as when climbing the corporate ladder
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latentpotentially existing but not presently active She is unschooled, but I think she has latent talent as an engineer.more Show sample from book I believe you are latent with unseen existences19 more potentially existing but not presently evident or active Show general definition potentially existing but not presently evident or active
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pensiveappearing deep in thought She paced back and forth in the hospital waiting room--looking pensive.more Show sample from book 9 What do you seek so pensive and silent?†20 more Show general definition appearing deep in thought -- typically looking sad or serious
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democracya system of government in which citizens have power with equal votes The United States has a representative democracy.more Show sample from book The prophet and the bard, Shall yet maintain themselves, in higher stages yet, Shall mediate to the Modern, to Democracy, interpret yet to them, God and eidolons.†20 more
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ebbebb → ebbed:gradually declined The patient's strength ebbed away.more Show sample from book 6 The soul, Forever and forever—longer than soil is brown and solid—longer than water ebbs and flows.†15 more ebb → ebbs and flows:exhibits a recurring pattern of decrease and increase Show general definition decline -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide
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palpablesubstantial The tension in the room was palpable.more Show sample from book The world does not so exist, no parts palpable or impalpable so exist, No consummation exists without being from some long previous consummation, and that from some other, Without the farthest conceivable one coming a bit nearer the beginning than any.†17 more very apparent Show general definition very apparent (so strong, it almost seems to take a material form that can be touched) Show editor's word notes "Palpable" is frequently used to describe the intensity of an emotion shared between people who can see each other. The implication is that the emotion is so strong, it almost takes a material form that can be touched.
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haughtyarrogant or condescending (acting superior or self-important) It is a story about a haughty princess who has a great fall.more Show sample from book Haughty this song, its words and scope,13 more self-important
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incessantcontinuous She grew annoyed by the child's incessant questions.more Show sample from book incessantly asking15 more incessant → incessantly:continuously Show general definition continuous -- often in an annoying way
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ecstaticecstatic → ecstatically:with feelings of intense happiness They are ecstatically in love.more Show sample from book Exalte, rapt, ecstatic, The visible but their womb of birth, Of orbic tendencies to shape and shape and shape, The mighty earth-eidolon.†14 more feeling intense happiness and excitement Show general definition feeling intense happiness and excitement (as when in a state of ecstasy)
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bardsomeone who composes poems about important events and people Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon.more Show sample from book Yet louder, higher, stronger, bard!29 more a lyric poet Show general definition for bard (as in: written by the bard) someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and people; or (as a proper noun) Shakespeare Show editor's word notes Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon or just the Bard.
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copiousa lot of She took copious notes.†more Show sample from book Copious as stars13 more large in number Show general definition abundant (large in quantity or number)
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inureinure → inured:desensitized (untroubled by something because one is so accustomed to it) The culture creates children inured to violence and gore.more Show sample from book No holiday soldiers—youthful, yet veterans, Worn, swart, handsome, strong, of the stock of homestead and workshop, Harden'd of many a long campaign and sweaty march, Inured on many a hard-fought bloody field.†11 more inure → inured:desensitized or hardened Show general definition desensitize or harden (cause to stop being troubled by something bad due to prior exposure to it)
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successionseries (one after the other) She survived a succession of catastrophes.more Show sample from book The perpetual successions of shallow people are not nothing as they go.4 more succession → successions:series (one group after another) Show general definition for succession (as in: a succession of events) series or sequence (one after another)
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succession#2replacement of someone who leaves a job or position Some investors are nervous that the founder and CEO is elderly, but others are comforted by a rigorous succession plan.more Show sample from book I see the spots of the successions of priests on the earth, oracles, sacrificers, brahmins, sabians, llamas, monks, muftis, exhorters,4 more succession → successions:people taking over the job or position of those who were there before them Show general definition for succession (as in: presidential line of succession) replacement -- especially someone to taking a job or position after another leaves it
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aggregatecombined Aggregate expenses include expenses of all the divisions of our company for the entire year.more Show sample from book Ships, farms, shops, barns, factories, mines, City and State, North, South, item and aggregate, We dedicate, dread Mother, all to thee!†5 more Show general definition a whole formed by combining several parts or amounts; or the act of bringing things together into a whole
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discordconflict There is too much discord in the team.more Show sample from book the needed discord2 more conflict or disagreement -- especially among those expected to cooperate 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 A harsh discordant natal scream2 more 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)