Bleak House — Vocabulary
Charles Dickens
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book If you get into debt, you must pay your debts or take the consequences.59 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 It is not an illness of any serious consequence, Sir Leicester.59 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book As I approached the house, I was strongly inclined to turn back,40 more in the mood (had a desire to) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book ...inclined his head as if he did not wholly dispute even that.40 more incline → inclined:bent Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book arranged in exact accordance with the wishes of your guardian54 more accord → accordance:agreement with Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2accord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book The lady said, of her own accord and not of his seeking, that her name was an assumed one.54 more accord → own accord:own mind (voluntarily without anyone asking) Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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rendergive We're waiting for the jury to render a verdict.more Show sample from book ...and no human creature could render her any aid.34 more Show general definition for render (as in: rendered service or a verdict) to give or supply something
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render#2render → rendered:made Her verbal attack rendered me speechless.more Show sample from book I was rendered motionless.34 more render → rendered:made (caused to become) Show general definition for render (as in: rendered her unconscious) to make or cause to become
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Whether his whole soul is devoted to the great or whether he yields them nothing beyond the services he sells is his personal secret.†27 more yield → yields:gives or produces 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 It greatly affected me to see him so, but I hoped he might become more yielding, and I remained silent.27 more yield → yielding:giving in, giving up, or giving way (easily moved or soft) Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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deportdeport → deported:forced to leave the country The government deported her.more Show sample from book I'd deport him!43 more force (him) to leave the country Show general definition for deport (as in: deport from the U.S.) forced removal to another location -- typically a different country
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deport#2behave in a certain manner The report said she "failed to deport himself with the generally recognized high standard of honesty."more Show sample from book deporting himself so beautifully43 more deport → deporting:behaving (in a manner)
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book And when it came to creditors making rows at the office and to people that the office dealt with making complaints about dirty trifles of borrowed money, why there was an end of that connexion.†12 more trifle → trifles:things of small importance Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity
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trifle withtreat thoughtlessly or without respect She is not a woman to trifle with or ignore.more Show sample from book My Lady trifles with the screen and makes them glitter more, again with that expression which in other times might have been so dangerous to the young man of the name of Guppy.†12 more trifle with → trifles with:treats thoughtlessly or without respect Show general definition for trifle with (as in: trifle with her affections) to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
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remonstratecriticize or argue When she has a complaint with her staff, she will remonstrate quietly and in private.more Show sample from book Mr. William Guppy, however, having got the advantage, cannot quite release it without a little more injured remonstrance.20 more remonstrate → remonstrance:argument in protest or opposition Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book A screen was interposed between them and it, and they were leaning on the screen, talking.†18 more interpose → interposed:to insert between other elements; OR to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
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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 And that was another most consummate vagabond!†14 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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apprehendunderstand She doesn't yet apprehend the seriousness of the charge against her.more Show sample from book The weather is so very bad down in Lincolnshire that the liveliest imagination can scarcely apprehend its ever being fine again.4 more Show general definition for apprehend (as in: apprehend the situation) to understand or perceive (see or become aware of)
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apprehend#2catch and arrest Police are determined to apprehend the murderer.more Show sample from book "The party to be apprehended is now in this house," proceeds Mr. Bucket, putting up his watch with a steady hand and with rising spirits, "and I'm about to take her into custody in your presence."4 more apprehend → apprehended:arrested Show general definition for apprehend (as in: apprehend the criminal) to capture and arrest someone suspected of breaking the law
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book We found our old lodging vacant, and in half an hour were quietly established there, as if we had never gone away.20 more establish → established:settled Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place