The Aeneid — Vocabulary
Virgil
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Then, gazing up, repeated peals they hear; And, in a heav'n serene, refulgent arms appear: Redd'ning the skies, and glitt'ring all around, The temper'd metals clash, and yield a silver sound.†36 more produce or give 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 Now Turnus doubts, and yet disdains to yield, But with slow paces measures back the field, And inches to the walls, where Tiber's tide, Washing the camp, defends the weaker side.†36 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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mortalhuman Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.more Show sample from book Pierc'd the proud Grecian's only mortal part:58 more human (not god-like) Show general definition for mortal (as in: mortal body) human (especially merely human); or subject to death
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mortal#2causing death Have the detectives determined who struck the mortal blow?more Show sample from book Roll'd from his chariot with a mortal wound,58 more Show general definition for mortal (as in: a mortal wound) causing death
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book The ghost replied: "Your piety has paid All needful rites, to rest my wand'ring shade;"61 more pious → piety:highly religious or moral behavior Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Scarce sev'n, the thin remainders of my fleet, From storms preserv'd, within your harbor meet.†47 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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reignreign → reigning:ruling The marriage solidified the alliance between two of Europe's most important reigning families.more Show sample from book ...you shall be taught obedience to my reign.58 more rule (like that of a king or queen) Show general definition for reign (as in: She reigned over England) rule (like that of a king or queen); or the time during which one ruled
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disdainlack of respect She tries to be polite, but she cannot hide her disdain for authority.more Show sample from book love, refus'd, converted to disdain33 more a lack of respect Show general definition to disrespect or reject as unworthy
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forsakeabandon or give up The country must forsake terrorism as a political instrument.more Show sample from book All seek the mountains, and forsake the town40 more abandon or give up on Show general definition to abandon or give up on -- such as someone who needs you, or an idea, or a place
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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 that haughty wish is vain!30 more arrogant
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abideabide → abides:lives She abides in the forest.more Show sample from book Thou Sun, who view'st at once the world below; Thou Juno, guardian of the nuptial vow; Thou Hecate hearken from thy dark abodes!†41 more abide → abodes:to live in a place; OR more rarely: to live with someone or something Show general definition for abide (as in: abide in the forest) to live in a place or more rarely: to live with someone or something
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book For what has she these Grecian arms bestow'd, But their destruction, and the Trojans' good?†28 more bestow → bestow'd: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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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book Fear broke my slumbers; I no longer stay, But mount the terrace, thence the town survey, And hearken what the frightful sounds convey.†16 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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omena sign of what would happen The sudden appearance of a black cat was considered an omen of bad luck by the superstitious villagers.more Show sample from book From this ill-omen'd hour in time arose Debate and death, and all succeeding woes.†29 more omen → omen'd:a sign of something about to happen Show general definition a sign of something about to happen
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auspiciousfavorable With good weather and no traffic, we had an auspicious start on our journey.more Show sample from book 'My friends,' said he, 'since Fortune shows the way, 'T is fit we should th' auspicious guide obey.†13 more favorable; or suggestive of good things to come Show general definition favorable; or suggestive of good things to come
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nuptialwedding The bride and groom exchanged their nuptial vows in a beautiful ceremony by the beach.more Show sample from book This only let me speak in my defense: I never hop'd a secret flight from hence, Much less pretended to the lawful claim Of sacred nuptials, or a husband's name.†14 more nuptial → nuptials:wedding ceremony and festivities Show general definition concerning a wedding
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book Th' impetuous youth press forward to the field; They clash the sword, and clatter on the shield:8 more impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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spurnspurn → spurned:rejected She spurned his advances.more Show sample from book Down drops the beast, nor needs a second wound, But sprawls in pangs of death, and spurns the ground.†9 more spurn → spurns:rejects as not good enough Show general definition reject as not good enough
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bereftlacking (something desired) She is bereft of hope.more Show sample from book Stung with my loss, and raving with despair, Abandoning my now forgotten care, Of counsel, comfort, and of hope bereft, My sire, my son, my country gods I left.†9 more not having something, or greatly saddened by the loss of something Show general definition not having something, or greatly saddened by the loss of something
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portentportent → portents:signs She believes ominous dreams are often portents of significant events about to unfold in life.more Show sample from book A greater omen, and of worse portent, Did our unwary minds with fear torment, Concurring to produce the dire event.†9 more a sign of something about to happen Show general definition a sign of something about to happen