For Whom the Bell Tolls — Vocabulary
Ernest Hemingway
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republicrepublic → republics:governmental systems in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws The United States and each of its states are republics.more Show sample from book I have heard that you are an excellent guerilla leader, that you are loyal to the republic...76 more a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws Show general definition for republic (as in: the country is a republic) of a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws; or someone in favor of such a form of government
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sentryperson standing guard She successfully bluffed her way past the sentry.more Show sample from book The sentry was standing, his back toward them, at the far end of the bridge.73 more guard Show general definition someone who stands guard
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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 Is the land there owned by the peasants?44 more peasant → peasants:poor farmers 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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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book Each one speaks according to his manner.10 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#2agreement They're hoping to have a stronger climate-change accord by the end of the year.more Show sample from book I am in accord.10 more Show general definition for accord (as in: reached an accord) an agreement Show editor's word notes In this sense, accord can refer to a formal agreement (such as one written between two countries) or an informal agreement (such as an unvoiced consensus about what should be done).
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communisman economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society A challenge with communism is that it is harder to know how to allocate capital when prices are subjective rather than the product of individual valuations.†more Show sample from book "He is a Communist," Maria said.†16 more communism → communist:someone who supports an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society
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cynicalsomeone who expects the worst The experience made her overly cynical.more Show sample from book And the talk that he had thought of as cynicism when he had first heard it had turned out to be much too true.†7 more cynical → cynicism:believing that things usually go poorly and that selfish and insincere Show general definition someone who expects the worst -- especially of people (such as expecting them to be selfish and lie)
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massacrecrushing defeat Her team lost 12–0 in what can only be described as a complete massacre on the field.more Show sample from book Who knows but what we might be better employed putting the town into a state of defense than massacring people with this slowness and brutality.†6 more massacre → massacring:crushing defeat or brutal, overwhelming attack Show general definition crushing defeat or brutal, overwhelming attack — used figuratively in competition and literally for violent killings
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stallionstallion → stallions:a male horse that has not been castrated Breeders carefully select stallions with excellent lineage to improve the bloodline of their horses.more Show sample from book The best horse that you have, the white-faced bay stallion, has a swelling on the upper part of the cannon bone that I do not like.†6 more a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) Show general definition a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) -- especially one used for breeding purposes
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rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book He had then roused his adjutant, turned over the battalion to him, and sent his orderly to wake up and bring his motorcyclist.†6 more rouse → roused:to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
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phenomenonsomething that is of special interest It is a growing social phenomenon on high school campuses.more Show sample from book Thou art a veritable phenomenon.†3 more something that exists or happened -- often of special interest Show general definition something that exists or happened -- especially something of special interest -- sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary Show editor's word notes "Phenomenons" and "phenomena" are both appropriate plural forms of this noun. "Phenomena" is generally used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
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utmostgreatest It is of the utmost importance.more Show sample from book I would like to have it hidden in utmost security at a distance no greater than half an hour from the bridge, if that is possible.†5 more
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insolentrudely disrespectful Even though the officer remained calm, the driver continued to be insolent and uncooperative.more Show sample from book But he had more brains and more inner dignity and outer insolence and humor than any man that he had ever known.4 more insolent → insolence:rude disrespect Show general definition rudely disrespectful -- especially toward someone in authority
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book "Very little," said Anselmo scornfully.†2 more scorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful or rejecting manner Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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repugnantdisgusting Her behavior is shocking and repugnant.more Show sample from book Here is a stagnation that is repugnant.†5 more Show general definition disgusting
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culverta pipe or other enclosed channel that carries runoff water beneath a road I spent the night in a culvert beneath the road.more Show sample from book The driver and the two men who had been with him were running toward a culvert.†5 more an enclosed channel that carries runoff water beneath something Show general definition a large pipe or other enclosed channel that carries runoff water beneath a road, railroad, or sidewalk
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anarchistsomeone who opposes government or authority At the protest, one anarchist set off fireworks and shouted that all rules were meant to be broken.more Show sample from book It only kept the anarchists from getting them.†4 more anarchist → anarchists:someone who favors eliminating all government or authority Show general definition someone who favors eliminating all government or authority
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disillusiondisillusion → disillusioned:disappointed from losing false belief that something is better than it is She was at first excited to be involved, but soon grew disillusioned by the hard realities of politics.more Show sample from book I am disillusioned.†4 more disillusion → disillusioned:disappointed from losing false belief that something is better than it is; or the removal of such a belief Show general definition disappoint by removal of false belief that something is better than it is
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oblongan elongated shape The artist carefully painted an oblong shape on the canvas, using broad strokes to create a sense of movement.more Show sample from book From the scabbard on the right of his saddle projected the stock and the long oblong clip of a short automatic rifle.†4 more an elongated shape (having more length than width) Show general definition an elongated shape (having more length than width) -- typically of a stretched circle that is longer than an oval, but occasionally used to describe a rectangle
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liquidatesell off (assets) After the company declared bankruptcy, it was forced to liquidate all its assets to pay back creditors.more Show sample from book I made a fool of myself with him once tonight and I am perfectly willing to liquidate him.†3 more To settle or dispose of something completely Show general definition To settle or dispose of something completely -- especially by selling assets or forcefully eliminating a person or thing