Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban — Vocabulary
J. K. Rowling
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consciousawake The operation can be done with local anesthetic, so the patient is still conscious.more Show sample from book Through the window soared three owls, two of them holding up the third, which appeared to be unconscious.8 more conscious → unconscious:in a state similar to sleep where one is not aware of anything Show context notes The prefix "un-" in unconscious means not and reverses the meaning of conscious. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky. Show general definition for conscious (as in: conscious after the operation) awake (not asleep or in a state similar to sleep where one is unaware of anything)
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conscious#2mental activity of which one is self-aware In that kind of situation, there's no time for conscious thought. You just have to react instinctively.more Show sample from book "We shall start by practicing relaxing the conscious mind and external eyes" — Ron began to snigger uncontrollably and had to stuff his fist in his mouth to stifle the noise — "so as to clear the Inner Eye and the superconscious."8 more mentally self-aware
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positivecertain I'm positive I've seen her before.more Show sample from book He was positive that there was nothing wrong with the Firebolt now, but what sort of state would it be in once it had been subjected to all sorts of anti-jinx tests?4 more Show general definition for positive (as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)
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positive#2positive → positively:in a good or beneficial manner Lower interest rates positively affected home sales.†more Show sample from book Professor Lupin continued, "The Patronus is a kind of positive force, a projection of the very things that the dementor feeds upon — hope, happiness, the desire to survive — but it cannot feel despair, as real humans can, so the dementors can't hurt it."4 more good or beneficial Show general definition for positive (as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book ...if the Ministry got wind of any more magic in Privet Drive, Harry would face expulsion from Hogwarts.12 more expel → expulsion:to be thrown out (of the school never to attend classes again) Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book We must keep our focus!3 more concentration Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book One look told them that Hagrid had been drinking a lot; there was a pewter tankard almost as big as a bucket in front of him, and he seemed to be having difficulty getting them into focus.3 more view (a state where something can be seen clearly) Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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resignationa document expressing that someone is quitting a job I know you're unhappy there, but don't submit your resignation until you find a better job.more Show sample from book And he said you'd resigned.4 more resignation → resigned:quit (his job) Show general definition for resignation (as in: submitted her resignation) to quit -- especially a job or position; or a document expressing such an act
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resignation#2(accepted) something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils It wasn't her first choice, but she accepted it with resignation.more Show sample from book Resigned to the fact that he would be the only third year staying behind again,4 more resignation → resigned:having accepted (an unpleasant situation) Show general definition for resignation (as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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accompanyaccompany → accompanies:travels with The nurse accompanies the old woman everywhere.more Show sample from book Wood had given instructions that Harry should be accompanied everywhere he went, in case the Slytherins tried to put him out of action.5 more accompany → accompanied:traveled with Show general definition for accompany (as in: accompany on the journey) to travel along with
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omena sign of what would happen The sudden appearance of a black cat was considered an omen of bad luck by the superstitious villagers.more Show sample from book You'll start seeing death omens everywhere.10 more omen → omens:signs of what will happen in the future Show general definition a sign of something about to happen
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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 Malfoy elbowed past Hermione to block Harry's way up the stone steps to the castle, his face gleeful and his pale eyes glinting maliciously.6 more malice → maliciously:in a threatening way Show general definition the intention or desire to see others suffer
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stiflesuppress (prevent something or decrease its development) These excessive rules that stifle creativity.more Show sample from book ...they both had to stifle their laughs as Professor Trelawney gazed in their direction.7 more Show general definition for stifle (as in: stifling the urge) to suppress (prevent something or decrease its development) -- often political freedom
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stifle#2stifle → stifling:making it difficult to breath It was a hot, humid, stifling day.more Show sample from book It was stiflingly warm, and the fire that was burning under the crowded mantelpiece was giving off a heavy, sickly sort of perfume as it heated a large copper kettle.7 more stifle → stiflingly:in a way that makes breathing difficult Show general definition for stifle (as in: the heat is stifling) to make breathing difficult or impossible -- often from heat or humidity
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avertavert → averted:turned away She averted her eyes from the violence on TV.more Show sample from book Averting his eyes from this unpleasant sight, Harry saw a gigantic, hairy brown suit and a very horrible yellow-and-orange tie hanging from the top of Hagrid's wardrobe door.2 more avert → averting:turning away Show general definition for avert (as in: avert her eyes) turn away or aside -- often to turn your eyes away from something
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avert#2prevent We're hoping that today's negotiations will help us to avert a strike.more Show sample from book Ron was still slightly inclined to laugh at Hermione's boggart, but an argument was averted by the sight that met them on the top of the steps.2 more avert → averted:prevented Show general definition for avert (as in: avert a strike) prevent from happening
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vindictiveinclined to seek revenge or desirous of hurting others Not being vindictive by nature, Grant did what he could to see that the Confederate prisoners were treated well.more Show sample from book Snape was in a particularly vindictive mood these days, and no one was in any doubt why.†1 more desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone Show general definition desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone
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malevolentevil She tells vicious lies and spreads malevolent rumors.more Show sample from book But Malfoy's eyes were shining malevolently, and they were fixed on Harry.1 more malevolent → malevolently:with evil intent Show general definition evil of a person -- wishing or appearing to wish evil to others of a thing -- exerting an evil or harmful influence
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incidentalminor expenses (that are not specifically described) She requested reimbursement of $10 for incidental expenses.†more Show sample from book Right you are, Professor — just giving a bit of background information — the Firebolt, incidentally, has a built-in auto-brake and —†1 more incidental → incidentally:of something that comes with something else, but is less important than it Show general definition for incidental (as in: an incidental expense) something that comes with something else, but is less important than it sometimes in a specialized sense, including: incidental expenses or when in context, just incidentals -- minor expenses not budgeted or not specified incidental music -- music in a play, television program, radio program, video game or some other form not primarily musical. (The term is less frequently applied to film music, with such music being referred to instead as the film score or soundtrack.)
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jauntylively and self-confident She walks with a jaunty step.more Show sample from book He had pinned his Head Boy badge to the fez perched jauntily on top of his neat hair, his horn-rimmed glasses flashing in the Egyptian sun.†1 more jaunty → jauntily:appearing cheerful, lively, and self-confident Show general definition appearing cheerful, lively, and self-confident