Persuasion — Vocabulary
Jane Austen
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book He had left the country in consequence.42 more result 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 As to Captain Wentworth's views, she deemed it of more consequence that he should know his own mind early enough not to be endangering the happiness of either sister, or impeaching his own honour, than that he should prefer Henrietta to Louisa, or Louisa to Henrietta.42 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book Anne's recollections of the concert were quite happy enough to animate her features and make her rejoice to talk of it.33 more recollect → recollections:memories Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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acquaintcause to know better You should acquaint yourself with the new computer program.more Show sample from book I got more acquainted with him last Monday than ever I did before.26 more acquaint → acquainted:familiar (to know better) Show general definition to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book And then, if I could convey to you the glow of his soul when he does see them again; when, coming back after a twelvemonth's absence, perhaps, and obliged to put into another port, he calculates how soon it be possible to get them there, pretending to deceive himself, and saying, 'They cannot be here till such a day,' but all the while hoping for them twelve hours sooner, and seeing them arrive at last, as if Heaven had given them wings, by many hours sooner still!†13 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book Captain Harville was a tall, dark man, with a sensible, benevolent countenance;15 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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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older:10 more prudent → prudence:good sense and caution
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solicitousshowing great care or concern for someone (in this case, for guests) It's a mid-price hotel in a great location with a solicitous staff.more Show sample from book nothing could exceed his solicitude and care14 more solicitous → solicitude:great concern Show general definition showing care or concern for someone
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mortifiedexceedingly embarrassed She was mortified when her father questioned the boy who came to pick her up.more Show sample from book Charles Hayter had met with much to disquiet and mortify him in his cousin's behaviour.†10 more mortified → mortify:extremely embarrassed and ashamed—so humiliated that pride feels wounded. Show general definition for mortified (as in: felt mortified) extremely embarrassed and ashamed—so humiliated that pride feels wounded.
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inferiorof lower quality Nazis believed other races were inferior.more Show sample from book In person, she was inferior to both sisters, and had, even in her bloom, only reached the dignity of being "a fine girl."†10 more (adjective) of low quality, or of lower quality or rank than something else OR (more rarely as a noun) a person of lower rank or status Show general definition of low quality, or of lower quality or rank than something else -- sometimes used as a noun to refer to a person of lower rank or status
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rationalrational → rationally:in a reasonable manner It's hard to think rationally when I'm this upset.more Show sample from book But I hate to hear you talking so like a fine gentleman, and as if women were all fine ladies, instead of rational creatures.†8 more reasonable Show general definition for rational (as in: rational behavior) reasonable, able to think clearly, or based on logic rather than emotion
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indulgenttreating with extra kindness or leniency (in this case, not demanding enough of the children) Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children.more Show sample from book after giving him a week's indulgence, Lady Russell determined him to be unworthy of the interest which he had been beginning to excite.10 more indulgent → indulgence:extra kind treatment Show general definition to treat with extra kindness or tolerance
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cordialfriendly The countries share a long border and have cordial relations.more Show sample from book They were received with great cordiality.†8 more cordial → cordiality:friendliness Show general definition for cordial (as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
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scruplesprinciples that discourage certain kinds of action She doesn't share my scruples on the subject.more Show sample from book Your sister being with you, my love, I have no scruple at all.†7 more scruples → scruple:an ethical or moral principle that discourages certain kinds of action
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fortitudestrength of mind She has physical strength and mental fortitude.more Show sample from book He was not only to quit his home, but to see it in the hands of others; a trial of fortitude, which stronger heads than Sir Walter's have found too much.†5 more strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage Show general definition strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
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fastidiouscareful and attentive to detail She is fastidious in her work.more Show sample from book the fastidiousness of her taste, in the small limits of the society around them.2 more fastidious → fastidiousness:highly concerned with matters of taste Show general definition giving careful attention to detail or: excessively concerned with cleanliness or matters of taste
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alacrityquickness She completed each assignment with alacrity.more Show sample from book and with the most perfect alacrity he welcomed the relationship, alluded to the past, and entreated to be received as an acquaintance already.†3 more quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness Show general definition quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness
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disposesell or transfer Will you dispose of your California real estate now that you have moved?more Show sample from book There was only a small part of his estate that Sir Walter could dispose of;20 more sell Show general definition for dispose (as in: dispose of the assets) sell or transfer to another
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dispose#2dispose → disposed:placed Troops were disposed strategically along the northern border.more Show sample from book The party was divided and disposed of on two contiguous benches:20 more dispose → disposed:positioned (or arranged; or placed) Show general definition for dispose (as in: disposed the troops along...) the arrangement, positioning, or use of things Show editor's word notes This sense of dispose can be used in the form disposal to indicate that a person can use something as they wish -- as in:<ul><li>I am at your disposal.</li><li>She has many assets at her disposal.</li></ul>
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dispose#3dispose → disposed:inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) I am not disposed to help someone who has been so rude.more Show sample from book ...seemed thoughtful and not disposed to talk,20 more dispose → disposed:inclined (in the mood) Show general definition for dispose (as in: Is she disposed to help?) inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) Show editor's word notes This is usually seen in the form "disposed to..." or "disposed toward..."