A Doll's House — Vocabulary
Henrik Ibsen
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book I have learnt to act prudently.4 more prudent → prudently:with good sense and caution
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obligeoblige → obliges:requires The law obliges doctors to report suspected child abuse.more Show sample from book I couldn't let my children be shabbily dressed; I have felt obliged to use up all he gave me for them, the sweet little darlings!6 more oblige → obliged:required (obligated) Show general definition for oblige (as in: I am obliged by law.) require (obligate) to do something
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anxietynervousness She suffers from more than the usual pre-test anxiety.more Show sample from book It will be splendid to have heaps of money and not need to have any anxiety, won't it?4 more nervousness or worry Show general definition nervousness or worry
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book You arranged everything according to your own taste,2 more accord → according to:in keeping with (based upon) Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2accord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book And you were to appear to do it of your own accord; you were to conceal from me the fact of his having been here; didn't he beg that of you too?2 more Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book I say that we have never sat down in earnest together to try and get at the bottom of anything.3 more Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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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 But how can this well-bred man be so tactless?†1 more tact → tactless:the quality of saying or handling things in a needlessly offensive manner Show context notes The suffix "-less" in tactless means without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearless, homeless, and endless. 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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principlebelief I accept as a basic principle that all people are precious and should be treated with equal dignity.more Show sample from book All your father's want of principle—be silent!†1 more basic rule or belief Show general definition a basic rule or belief The exact meaning of principle can depend upon its context. For example: "our guiding principles" -- basic moral beliefs that guide decisions and behavior "electromagnetic principles" -- rules describing how the world works "She lacks principles." -- lacks moral guidelines "We agree in principle." -- about important basic beliefs
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procureget She said the Air Force lacks the funds to procure maintenance equipment it needs.†more Show sample from book There was no old gentleman at all; it was only something that I used to sit here and imagine, when I couldn't think of any way of procuring money.†2 more procure → procuring:getting by special effort Show general definition get by special effort
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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book Why do you pay any heed to that?1 more attention Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book I could not endure life without work.1 more suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant) Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book You seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. suggest Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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forsakeabandon or give up The country must forsake terrorism as a political instrument.more Show sample from book And is it with a clear and certain mind that you forsake your husband and your children?1 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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accustomaccustom → accustomed to:used to (have adapted to and have an expectation of) In the United States we're accustomed to forming our own opinion about the promises of advertisements and politicians.more Show sample from book Oh well, young children easily get accustomed to anything.†1 more accustom → accustomed to:used to (adapted to something, so it seems normal) Show general definition to make someone used to something (used to is an expression that means someone has adapted to something, so it does not seem unusual) Show editor's word notes In professional environments, you may make a better impression by saying one is accustomed to something rather than one is used to something.
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discrepancyan unexpected difference between two things She is on paid leave while the accounting discrepancy is investigated.†more Show sample from book And, as that is so, there is a discrepancy (taking a paper from his pocket) which I cannot account for.3 more a difference between two things expected to be in agreement Show general definition disagreement -- especially an unexpected difference between two things
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subordinateless important or subservient At that time, women were thought subordinate to men in political matters.more Show sample from book —You, one of my husband's subordinates!†2 more subordinate → subordinates:less important or subservient; OR to rank as such Show general definition less important or subservient; or to rank as such
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obstinatestubbornly not doing what others want She is an obstinate child who will not follow the family rules.more Show sample from book Now, then, little Miss Obstinate.3 more stubbornly unyielding to other's wishes
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lucrativeprofitable It is Google's most lucrative business.more Show sample from book Was there anything else to understand except what was obvious to all the world—a heartless woman jilts a man when a more lucrative chance turns up.1 more Show general definition profitable
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capriciousunpredictable Nothing seems more capricious than a tornado.more Show sample from book my capricious little Capri maiden1 more impulsive or unpredictable Show general definition impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes -- especially impulsive behavior
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expedientpractical but not ideal It was a necessary expedient to get the job done.more Show sample from book Or perhaps that you have some expedient for raising the money soon?1 more an action that is speedy or practical Show general definition convenient and practical, but sometimes not the best or most moral choice