Angels & Demons — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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implicationsomething implied (said indirectly) I object to her implication that my work was sub-standard.more Show sample from book So he didn't want the religious implications of his discovery lost in an onslaught of commercialism?14 more implication → implications:things suggested or things that can be concluded Show general definition for implication (as in: the implication is that...) Something that follows from something else. The thing that follows could be: something suggested indirectly (not said directly) something that can be concluded (often a logical consequence) something that results from something else
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implication#2involvement She is suspected of implication in three burglaries.more Show sample from book The Bank had been implicated in shady financial deals with the Masonic Lodge ….14 more implication → implicated:involved or accused of involvement Show general definition for implication (as in: Her implication in the crime) involvement in or the suggestion that someone was involved in something -- especially a crime
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obeliskstone pillar with a pyramidal top The Washington Monument, a towering obelisk in the National Mall, is a tribute to the first President of the United States.more Show sample from book "How about obelisks?" he demanded.†34 more obelisk → obelisks:a stone pillar with a pyramidal top erected as a monument to remember a person o… Show general definition a stone pillar with a pyramidal top erected as a monument to remember a person or event
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specimenspecimen → specimens:examples representative of their type The museum holds over a million insect specimens.more Show sample from book Whoever killed Leonardo wanted one thing--the antimatter specimen.26 more sample Show general definition an example thought to represent its type; or a bit of tissue, blood, or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
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physicsthe science of matter and energy In physics class, we learned how gravity affects falling objects.more Show sample from book I wasn't aware Geneva had a physics lab.†21 more Show general definition the science of matter and energy and their interactions
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Building an oil rig to yield a single barrel of oil was a losing endeavor.5 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 Then, as he teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, Langdon heard a distant yielding …. a ripple spidering outward through the glass.5 more yield → yielding:giving in, giving up, or giving way (easily moved or soft) Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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bronzea brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.more Show sample from book The bird's deceptively dark color was the result of Rome's pollution tarnishing the original bronze.7 more a yellowish metal Show general definition for bronze (as in: bronze won't corrode in salt water) a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin Show editor's word notes Bronze metals in the Olympics and many other contests are awarded for third place. With the discovery of bronze (about 3,000 BC), people could make tools and weapons that were harder and more durable than those made of copper and stone that preceded bronze.
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ornatehaving lots of decorative detail The hotel is decorated with ornate furniture, lots of carved designs, and gold leaf gilding.more Show sample from book He stared at the ornate lettering in disbelief.†8 more Show general definition highly decorative or elaborate in style — whether in appearance (with lots of detail) or in language that sounds flowery and overly complicated
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adornadorn → adorned:decorated The women adorned themselves with shell necklaces.more Show sample from book Kohler took a sharp left and entered a wide hallway adorned with awards and commendations.†12 more Show general definition to decorate -- especially a person
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revelationsomething surprising and previously unknown It was a revelation to me. Until they gave us those tests, I had no idea that I was better than most people at clerical accuracy.more Show sample from book Robert Langdon stood in horrified revelation.11 more something previously unknown; or making such a thing known Show general definition something that was previously unknown (and typically surprising); or making such a thing known
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pagannon-mainstream religious The ancient village had pagan rituals that worshipped the sun and the changing seasons.more Show sample from book It got its name from the original religion practiced there-Pantheism-the worship of all gods, specifically the pagan gods of Mother Earth.†12 more an offensive term for a person who follows a non-mainstream religion Show general definition an offensive term for a person who follows a non-mainstream religion
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clarityclearness (the quality of being clearly expressed) The speaker presented her argument with such clarity that even those unfamiliar with the topic could easily understand her main points.more Show sample from book There was a bewitching clarity in her eyes ....a purity in her voice.†9 more seen, expressed, or understood clearly… Show general definition seen, expressed, or understood clearly; or a degree of transparency such as the quality of clear water
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benevolentkind, generous, or charitable They called themselves The Benevolent Association because their mission was to help others.more Show sample from book ...benevolent and powerless to help.7 more kind
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obsoleteno longer in general use because it was replaced by something better My mother still has a twenty-year-old obsolete computer in storage.more Show sample from book "Your experience is obsolete," she fired back, equally tough.†5 more Show general definition no longer in general use because it was replaced by something better
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omnipotentall powerful When I was young, I believed in the myth of omnipotent science, technology and logic.more Show sample from book I don't understand this omnipotent-benevolent thing.†5 more Show general definition all powerful Show editor's word notes note: "omni" means "all". It is often said that God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent (all powerful, all knowing, and all present; i.e., present everywhere)
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authenticityquality of being real or original The court confirmed the authenticity of the Anne Frank diary.more Show sample from book You of all people should realize the authenticity of—†5 more quality of being real or true Show general definition quality of being real or true
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bastiondefensive fortification The universities were the last bastion of freedom, but they were purged of anyone who questioned official propaganda shortly after the coup.more Show sample from book Langdon looked out at the towering stone bastions that loomed ahead-impenetrable fortifications surrounding the complex ... a strangely earthly defense for a spiritual world of secrets, power, and mystery.4 more bastion → bastions:defensive fortifications Show general definition a strong defender or reliable example of something -- like a fortress or a person upholding a principle
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chronologicalfrom oldest to newest Events are listed in chronological order.more Show sample from book Most cataloging was done chronologically.2 more chronological → chronologically:in order by date and time Show general definition arranged according to time
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prolificproducing abundantly She is a prolific artist.more Show sample from book I fear the prolific nature of your religion will make that a trying task.†2 more