The Horse and His Boy — Vocabulary
C. S. Lewis
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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manelong coarse hair growing around the head It was a healthy male lion with a golden mane.more Show sample from book He could see the mane and ears and head of his horse quite easily now.13 more long coarse hair that grows on the back of the neck of a horse (or around the head of a lion) Show general definition long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book I must have your solemn and princely word...6 more Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book ...by the law of nations as well as by all reasons of prudent policy, we have as good right to your head as ever one mortal man had against another.4 more careful and sensible
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reinrein → reined in:restrained The court reined in agency power--describing it as out of control.more Show sample from book If I'm not to hold on by the reins or by your mane, what am I to hold on by?6 more rein → reins:straps used to control a horse Show general definition for rein (as in: to rein in their activities) to restrain or control; or a means of control The meaning of rein depends upon its context. For example: "keep a tight rein on the new employee," or "rein in a horse" -- to control or restrain "give the new employee free rein," or "give the horse full rein" -- do not restrain "the reins of government" -- means of control "the reins of the horse" -- leather straps used with a bit to control a horse (You might like to think of other senses of rein as being figurative derivations from this sense.)
	3	top 200
moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book "Know, O enlightened Prince," said the Grand Vizier, "that until the year in which your exalted father began his salutary and unending reign, the land of Narnia was covered with ice and snow and was moreover ruled by a most powerful enchantress."†2 more
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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 Several other travellers were before them on the bridge, mostly peasants driving laden donkeys and mules or carrying baskets on their heads.4 more peasant → peasants:persons of low income, education, and social standing (used historically to primarily describe those who raised crops or livestock) 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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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book ...they felt no inclination to talk to one another about...2 more inclined → inclination:tendency (an attitude that favored) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Moreover he is at least sixty years old and has a hump on his back and his face resembles that of an ape. Nevertheless my father, because of the wealth and power of this Ahoshta, and being persuaded by his wife, sent messengers offering me in marriage,1 more Show general definition despite that Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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assaultassault → assaulted:attacked I was assaulted by someone wearing a mask.more Show sample from book They have learned something from the failure of last night's assault.4 more attack Show general definition to attack someone or something physically or verbally; or to threaten violence
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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book Well, as soon as he saw Corin and me, it seems this Centaur looked at me and said, A day will come when that boy will save Archenland from the deadliest danger in which ever she lay.5 more Show general definition a mythical being that is half man and half horse
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disposethrow away (get rid of) How will they dispose of the waste?more Show sample from book Meanwhile at Anvard everyone was very glad that he had been disposed of before the real fun began, which was a grand feast held that evening on the lawn before the castle, with dozens of lanterns to help the moonlight.1 more dispose → disposed:settled (gotten rid of so he didn't require further attention) Show general definition for dispose (as in: dispose of the waste) to throw away
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dispose#2dispose → 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 Nevertheless, in consideration of your youth and the ill nurture, devoid of all gentleness and courtesy, which you have doubtless had in the land of slaves and tyrants, we are disposed to set you free, unharmed, on these conditions: first, that...1 more dispose → disposed:inclined (have a desire to) 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..."
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inexorableunstoppable She believed that she could not change her inexorable destiny.more Show sample from book In the name of Tash the irresistible, the inexorable.†3 more impossible to stop, persuade, or change Show general definition impossible to stop, persuade, or change
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foalyoung horse I've trained her to ride since she was a foal.†more Show sample from book I was only a foal at the time.4 more a young horse Show general definition a young horse; or giving birth to a young horse
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pinnaclehighest point She wrote the book at the pinnacle of her popularity.more Show sample from book To the right there were rocky pinnacles, one or two of them with snow clinging to the ledges.3 more pinnacle → pinnacles:mountain peaks (the highest points of the mountains) Show general definition the highest point -- either literally, like the top of a mountain, or figuratively, like the peak of success or achievement
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discretiongood judgment This program contains violence that may not be appropriate for younger viewers. Parental discretion is advised.more Show sample from book And when I learned who she was, being delighted with her beauty and discretion, I became inflamed with love and it appeared to me that the sun would be dark to me if I did not marry her at once.2 more good judgment or good taste Show general definition for discretion (as in: Parental discretion advised.) good judgment or good taste
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sheercomplete She had a look of sheer joy.more Show sample from book After that there was nothing but sheer galloping for some time.2 more complete -- without restriction Show general definition for sheer (as in: sheer fun) complete or pure -- without restriction, qualification, or other elements (used for emphasis)
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sheer#2sheer → sheered:turned sharply The boat sheered to port to avoid a collision.more Show sample from book Oddly enough the other horse seemed also to be sheering away to the left, so that in a few seconds the space between them had widened a good deal.2 more sheer → sheering:changing direction Show general definition for sheer (as in: sheer to the left) change direction; or to cause such a change of direction -- usually abruptly
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book what was now lying at his feet, and staring him out of countenance with its big, green, unwinking eyes, was the cat; though certainly one of the largest cats he had ever seen.1 more composure Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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countenance#2to tolerate or approve We will not countenance torture.more Show sample from book But expect no help nor countenance from me.1 more tolerance, approval, or support Show general definition for countenance (as in: giving countenance) to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support