The Cherry Orchard
Vocabulary

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Our goal is to agitate public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.

agitate = stir up (create or increase emotional unrest)

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The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the dry fields.

apparent = clear or obvious

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She spoke in a barely audible whisper.

audible = capable of being heard

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Many believe Caligula was insane.†

Caligula = the 3rd Roman Emperor; noted for his cruelty, extravagance, sexual perversity, and apparent insanity; assassinated (12-41)

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They signed a cease-fire agreement.

cease = to stop or discontinue (in this case, to stop firing weapons at each other)

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I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.

comprehends = fully understands

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We saw the rocket descend.

descend = move or slope downward

or:

come from a higher or prior level in a hierarchy — as a person from an ancestor

or:

come or arrive — especially from above — such as night or darkness

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Don't despair—help is on the way!

despair = give up hope

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Martinez and his colleagues identified 21 distinct emotions made by the human face.

distinct = different

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She flattered and entreated him until he agreed to help.

entreated = asked or attempted to persuade

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About a third are in favor of the change, a third are opposed, and a third are indifferent.

indifferent = without interest

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There are infinite possibilities.

infinite = unlimited; without boundaries; or too numerous to count

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Jerusalem is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Judaism = the oldest of the three major monotheistic religions — whose believers are known as Jews

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Her bonus is based on net income.†

net income = revenues minus expenses

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a sports-paraphernalia store†

paraphernalia = items that accompany a given activity or object

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She recited a poem.

recited = said the lines of

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