Anne Of Green Gables — Vocabulary
Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Book sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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resignationresignation → resigned:having accepted something undesired as unavoidable I am resigned to my fate now,p.33.78 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) It wasn't her first choice, but she accepted it with resignation.more (accepted) something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils Show general definition for resignation (as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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endurebear (suffer through) I've been so used in my early days to having people cross at me that I can endure it much better than Diana can.p.153.68 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) I endured insult and injury without complaint.more endure → endured:suffered through 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#2continued to exist I solemnly swear to be faithful to my bosom friend, Diana Barry, as long as the sun and moon shall endure.p.84.98 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more continue to exist Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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scornscorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful and rejecting manner "I don't happen to know what Gilbert Blythe's ambition in life is—if he has any," said Anne scornfully.p.238.811 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more scorn → scorned:rejected Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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kindredsimilar in character Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think.p.155.715 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) We are kindred spirits.more similar in quality or character Show general definition similar in quality or character or: closely related -- such as family or things with shared origin
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indignantindignant → indignation:anger at something unjust or wrong But Anne continued to face Mrs. Rachel undauntedly, head up, eyes blazing, hands clenched, passionate indignation exhaling from her like an atmosphere.p.63.19 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more indignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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reproachreproach → reproachfully:in a disapproving manner "Oh," she added reproachfully, turning to Matthew, "why didn't you tell me at the station that you didn't want me and leave me there?"p.24.511 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She reproached him for treating his sister so thoughtlessly.more reproach → reproached:criticized and expressed disappointment Show general definition a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame Show editor's word notes The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach. "Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.
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retortretort → retorted:replied quickly "Reckon you're glad we kept her, Marilla?" whispered Matthew, speaking for the first time since he had entered the hall, when Anne had finished her essay. "It's not the first time I've been glad," retorted Marilla. "You do like to rub things in, Matthew Cuthbert."p.282.110 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She wanted to retort that he that he sounded foolish, but she made herself count to ten and thought better of it.more quickly reply Show general definition for retort (as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one
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dismaydismay → dismayed:worried Then she swayed, lost her balance, stumbled, staggered, and fell, sliding down over the sun-baked roof and crashing off it through the tangle of Virginia creeper beneath—all before the dismayed circle below could give a simultaneous, terrified shriek.p.180.49 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Don't be dismayed. I have a solution.more dismay → dismayed:sad, disappointed, or worried Show general definition to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising
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repentrepent → repentance:regret for having done something wrong This child had taken and lost her treasured amethyst brooch and now sat there calmly reciting the details thereof without the least apparent compunction or repentance.p.96.68 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Prisoners who repent are more likely to be released on parole.more to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future Show general definition to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
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remorseregret Perhaps when she sees me lying cold and dead before her Mrs. Barry may feel remorse for what she has done and will let Diana come to my funeral.p.129.15 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) There was no sign of remorse until the police caught her.more regret for doing something wrong Show general definition a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrong Show editor's word notes Synonym comparison (if you're into word choice): Many consider the word remorse stronger than the word regret. Also, it is more personal. One might regret that their team lost the game, but feel remorse that they missed the bus and weren't there to help the team.
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criticalimportant Ruby Gillis was the handsomest girl of the year at the Academy; in the Second Year classes Stella Maynard carried off the palm for beauty, with small but critical minority in favor of Anne Shirley.p.277.413 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) It is of critical importance.more highly important Show general definition for critical (as in: a critical problem) important, serious, or dangerous
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critical#2with a tendency to find fault "You've done pretty well, I must say, Anne," said Marilla, trying to hide her extreme pride in Anne from Mrs. Rachel's critical eye.p.257.413 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She is critical of everything he does.more tends to find fault Show general definition for critical (as in: don't be so critical) finding fault and telling others; or tending to have unfavorable opinions
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critical#3critical → critically:with thoughtful examination Diana pursed up her lips, put her black head on one side critically, and finally pronounced in favor of the beads, which were thereupon tied around Anne's slim milk-white throat.p.260.613 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) The film is receiving critical acclaim.more "Critical acclaim" is a common expression meaning praise from people whose job is to share expert judgement. Show general definition for critical (as in: critical acclaim) relating to careful analysis or thoughtful judgement of what is good and bad about something -- possibly from people whose job is to share their expert opinions in a given industry
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divinediscover What a starved, unloved life she had had—a life of drudgery and poverty and neglect; for Marilla was shrewd enough to read between the lines of Anne's history and divine the truth.p.40.65 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) He tried to divine her true feelings from the way she avoided eye contact.more figure out Show general definition for divine (as in: divined through intuition) to discover or guess something -- usually through intuition or reflection
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aspirationdesire to achieve The joy of sincere work and worthy aspiration and congenial friendship were to be hers;p.300.92 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Her aspiration to become a famous author motivated her to write every day.more desire Show general definition a desire to achieve something
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despairdistress (at not knowing how to improve a bad situation) First the look of despair faded out; then came a faint flush of hope; here eyes grew deep and bright as morning stars.p.45.515 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Don't give in to despair.more a feeling of hopelessness Show general definition for despair (as in: she felt despair) hopelessness; or distress (such as extreme worry or sadness from feeling powerless to change a bad situation)
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utterutter → utterly:completely It was bad enough to be singled out for punishment from among a dozen equally guilty ones; it was worse still to be sent to sit with a boy, but that that boy should be Gilbert Blythe was heaping insult on injury to a degree utterly unbearable.p.111.211 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She suffered utter devastation when her child died in the accident.more complete Show general definition for utter (as in: utter stupidity) complete or total (used as an intensifier--typically when stressing how bad something is)
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utter#2say Her knees trembled, her heart fluttered, a horrible faintness came over her; not a word could she utter, and the next moment she would have fled from the platform despite the humiliation which, she felt, must ever after be her portion if she did so.p.264.411 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) I was too shocked to utter a complaint.more say something with the voice Show general definition for utter (as in: utter a complaint) say something or make a sound with the voice
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indicateindicate → indicated:suggested or demonstrated "Well, I hope it will turn out all right," said Mrs. Rachel in a tone that plainly indicated her painful doubts.p.7.73 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.more indicate → indicated:pointed out (shown) Show general definition to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest) Show editor's word notes The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).