Gone with the Wind — Vocabulary
Margaret Mitchell
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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 The Troop bowed to real worth and moreover, because they liked him, they made him an officer.†30 more
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siegethe surrounding and prolonged attack The Siege of Leningrad lasted 872 days.more Show sample from book Vicksburg had fallen, fallen after a long and bitter siege,47 more a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and isolated while it is attacked over time Show general definition a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and isolated while it is attacked over time or: any prolonged attack, effort, or period of trouble
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book The trouser pockets yielded nothing except a candle end, a jackknife, a plug of tobacco and a bit of twine.14 more yield → yielded:produced 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 Mrs. Meade was disobedient for the first time in her married life and flatly refused to yield to the doctor's command that she take the train to safety.14 more give in, give way, or give up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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malicemalice → malicious:evil; or made with the intent to make others suffer I am not interested in hearing malicious gossip.more Show sample from book But there was a difference, for beneath Rhett's seeming lightness there was something malicious, almost sinister in its suave brutality.†23 more malice → malicious:the intention or desire to see others suffer Show general definition the intention or desire to see others suffer
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book His talk of shadow shows and hazy outlines conveyed no meaning to her but his last words were in language she could understand.†8 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book At the sight of the women with buckets and dippers, the conveyances halted and the chorus went up in cries, in whispers: "Water!"8 more convey → conveyances:carriages (means of transport) Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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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'm sorry you're hurt, my dear, but I cannot meet Governor Bullock or any Republican or any Scallawag.24 more republic → republican:of a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives … 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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legislatureelected body that makes laws The state legislature passed a law to increase the minimum wage, but the governor vetoed it while claiming it would reduce the number of entry-level jobs for young people.more Show sample from book Them legislatures might just as well have hollered 'Hurray for Jeff Davis and the Southern Confederacy' for all the good it'll do them— and us.†24 more legislature → legislatures:groups of government representatives that have the power to create laws Show general definition a group made up of government representatives (usually elected) that has the power to create laws
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book Melanie smiled at him through sparkling tears while Scarlett felt the fox of wrath and impotent hate gnaw at her vitals.†21 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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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 It was the bold way his eyes looked out of his swarthy face with a displeasing air of insolence, as if all women were his property to be enjoyed in his own good time.†19 more insolent → insolence:rude, disrespectful behavior or action Show general definition rudely disrespectful -- especially toward someone in authority
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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 Then overcome with the knowledge of her tactlessness and also with horror at having discussed her condition with a man, she began to cry weakly.†13 more tact → tactlessness:to say or handle things in a needlessly offensive way Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in tactlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. 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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obstinatestubbornly not doing what others want She is an obstinate child who will not follow the family rules.more Show sample from book You know how obstinate men are when they get their backs up.18 more stubborn
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blockadeaction to keep people and goods from reaching a location They could not get weapons past the naval blockade.†more Show sample from book The Yankee blockade about the Confederate ports had tightened, and luxuries such as tea, coffee, silks, whalebone stays, colognes, fashion magazines and books were scarce and dear.55 more war measure that prevents transfer of goods
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reprovereprove → reproves:criticizes She's the kind of boss who reproves in private and praises in public.more Show sample from book "Good Heavens!" thought Scarlett, reproved into silence.†16 more reprove → reproved:criticized Show general definition express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book The colonel would have wired earlier, but Charles, thinking his illness a trifling one, did not wish to have his family worried.†8 more trifle → trifling:something of small importance; OR a small quantity Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity
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trifle withtreat thoughtlessly or without respect She is not a woman to trifle with or ignore.more Show sample from book Has he been trifling with you?†8 more trifle with → trifling with:treating thoughtlessly or without respect Show general definition for trifle with (as in: trifle with her affections) to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
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furloughfurlough → furloughed:ordered not do come to work If a budget is not approved, non-essential Federal employees will be furloughed.more Show sample from book But, all the same, he was her beau after you turned him down, because when he come home on his last furlough they got engaged.†15 more a temporary leave from work, duty, or confinement, usually granted by an employe… Show general definition a temporary leave from work, duty, or confinement, usually granted by an employer, the military, or an institution Show editor's word notes Furloughs are often without pay in private companies, but government workers are sometimes furloughed with pay, especially during shutdowns. A prison furlough is a temporary release from prison, usually for a specific reason, like visiting family or attending a funeral.
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arbora framework that supports climbing plants The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park.more Show sample from book Under the arbor sat the married women, their dark dresses decorous notes in the surrounding color and gaiety.14 more a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubs Show general definition for arbor (as in: shaded arbor) a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubs Show editor's word notes The framework of an arbor is generally thought of as a wood lattice made to support vines, but it can also be a natural framework such as trees.
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coquettea woman who is casually playful in a way that arouses sexual interest of men Her early roles limited her to the decorative coquette, but she had a breakout role in...more Show sample from book Scarlett O'Hara had a pretty, coquettish, highspirited face.†8 more coquette → coquettish:casually playful in a way that arouses sexual interest of men Show general definition a woman who is casually playful in a way that arouses sexual interest of men but does not imply serious flirtation Show editor's word notes Coquette is a French word that is similar to the word flirt. There are two primary differences:<ol><li>Coquette only refers to a woman whereas flirt can refer to either sex.</li><li>To say someone is coquettish implies that she is just being playful and does not intend sexual relations with the man with whom she is interacting; whereas when a woman is described as flirting, the word does not indicate whether she is just being playful or she wants to instigate sexual relations.</li></ol>