The Cherry Orchard — Vocabulary
Anton Chekhov
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peasantpeasant → peasants:an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.more Show sample from book they treat the peasants like animals10 more peasant → peasants:used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: people of low income, education, and social standing Show general definition used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of low income, education, and social standing -- especially one who raises crops or livestock
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candidhonest and direct Don't worry about my feelings. I'd like your candid opinion.more Show sample from book forgive my speaking candidly, but that man has robbed you!1 more candid → candidly:with honesty and directness
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mortgageproperty loan We are the proud owners of a new home and a $100,000 mortgage.more Show sample from book Two hundred and forty roubles ... to pay the interest on the mortgage.3 more a real estate loan; or pledging something for a loan Show general definition a real estate loan; or to offer real estate as collateral for a loan (collateral is something that has to be given to the lender if the loan isn't paid as agreed)
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pettysmall (less important) She handles petty crimes.more Show sample from book He's a petty thief, a nobody.1 more of less importance Show general definition for petty (as in: a petty crime) of less importance -- at times implying insignificance
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book Be calm, dear, you shouldn't deceive yourself, for once in your life at any rate you must look the truth straight in the face.†1 more lie or mislead Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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vulgarvulgar → vulgarity:crudeness (showing of bad taste) Her vulgarity was a turnoff.more Show sample from book As if I'd ever given her grounds to believe I'd stoop to such vulgarity!2 more vulgar → vulgarity:bad taste (crude, offensive, or unsophisticated behavior) Show general definition of bad taste -- often crude or offensive or: unsophisticated (or common) -- especially of taste
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reproachreproach → reproached:criticized and expressed disappointment She reproached him for treating his sister so thoughtlessly.more Show sample from book [Reproachfully] Leonid Andreyevitch, don't you fear God†1 more reproach → reproachfully:in a manner that criticizes 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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tactthe ability and tendency to say or handle things in such a way that others feel good about them She has the tact of a politician or diplomat.more Show sample from book Yes, really, you ought to have enough tact not to do that.† the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them Show general definition the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them
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attaingain or reach something with effort She was the first woman to attain the rank of general.more Show sample from book Everything that is unattainable now will some day be near at hand and comprehensible, but we must work, we must help with all our strength those who seek to know what fate will bring.† attain → unattainable:not able to be gained or reached with effort Show context notes The prefix "un-" in unattainable means not and reverses the meaning of attainable. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky. Show general definition to gain or reach something with effort
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deceptiondeceiving or misleading The law is intended to defeat denial and deception strategies.more Show sample from book To escape all the petty and deceptive things which prevent our being happy and free, that is the aim and meaning of our lives.† deception → deceptive:misleading Show general definition the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book please make inquiries if Fiers has been sent to the hospital. inquiry → inquiries:investigate by asking questions Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book he'll begin to cultivate his patch of land, and then your cherry orchard will be happy, rich, splendid. make land suitable for growing plants Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book He's already been expelled twice from the university. expel → expelled:forced out of an organization Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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infiniteunlimited There are infinite possibilities.more Show sample from book Sometimes, when I can't sleep, I think: "Oh Lord, you've given us huge forests, infinite fields, and endless horizons, and we, living here, ought really to be giants."† unlimited; without boundaries; OR too numerous to count Show general definition unlimited; without boundaries; or too numerous to count
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emancipatedreleased from social restraints (used as a metaphor for the literal sense of being released from slavery) She was an emancipated 20th century woman pursuing her career.†more Show sample from book They were already getting ready to marry me before your father was born....[Laughs] And when the Emancipation came I was already first valet.†2 more emancipated → emancipation:the act of being released from slavery or servitude; or (metaphorically) from social restraints Show general definition released from slavery or servitude; or (metaphorically) from social restraints
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strenuousdifficult (requiring much effort) The doctor recommended strenuous exercise three times a week.more Show sample from book that can only be done by suffering, by strenuous, uninterrupted labour. difficult Show general definition energetic; or physically or mentally difficult or requiring endurance
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conclusivedefinite (leaving no doubt) The fingerprints are conclusive evidence that she had touched the doorknob.more Show sample from book The aged Fiers, in my conclusive opinion, isn't worth mending; his forefathers had better have him.† putting an end to doubt or question Show general definition putting an end to doubt or question
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paraphernaliaitems that accompany a given activity The state has a law against possessing certain paraphernalia associated with illegal drugs.more Show sample from book By the door that leads out of the house and at the back of the stage, portmanteaux and travelling paraphernalia are piled up.†
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senile(into) mental weakness caused by old age Her memory is getting worse and she's afraid of going senile.more Show sample from book VARYA. He's been mumbling away for three years. We're used to that. YASHA. Senile decay. mental weakness caused by old age; or describing a medical condition as caused by old age Show general definition weakness from old age (especially mental weakness); or describing a medical condition as caused by old age
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serfMiddle Ages Europe: a person who is bound to the land and owned with the land by the feudal lord Unlike slaves, serf families could not be broken up, but they could be sold as a group with the land to which they were attached.more Show sample from book My father was the serf of your grandfather and your own father, but you—you more than anybody else—did so much for me once upon a time that I've forgotten everything and love you as if you belonged to my family ...and even more.†1 more Show general definition Middle Ages Europe: a person who is bound to the land and owned with the land by the feudal lord