The House of the Seven Gables — Vocabulary
Nathanial Hawthorne
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rendergive We're waiting for the jury to render a verdict.more Show sample from book He was quite ashamed ... to propose any diminution of so moderate a recompense for the immense service to be rendered.18 more render → rendered:given Show general definition for render (as in: rendered service or a verdict) to give or supply something
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render#2render → rendered:made Her verbal attack rendered me speechless.more Show sample from book The importance of the document in question renders it advisable to neglect no possible, even if improbable, method of regaining it.18 more render → renders:makes Show general definition for render (as in: rendered her unconscious) to make or cause to become
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book And, in accordance with his words, he began to laugh,23 more accord → accordance:keeping (or in agreement with) 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 Phoebe felt very much in the mood of running up to Judge Pyncheon, and giving him, of her own accord, the kiss from which she had so recently shrunk away.23 more accord → own accord:voluntarily (without anyone asking) 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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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 Jim Crow, moreover, was seen executing his world-renowned dance, in gingerbread.†26 more
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wroughtworked or crafted The windows have decorative wrought iron bars for security.more Show sample from book a finely wrought gold chain21 more worked Show general definition for wrought (as in: wrought iron) worked -- as when iron is shaped to fit by bending or beating
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wrought#2caused (made to happen) The town still hasn't recovered from the damage wrought by the hurricane.more Show sample from book And it was in this hour, so full of doubt and awe, that the one miracle was wrought,21 more caused Show general definition for wrought (as in: the damage she has wrought) caused to happen or occurred as a consequence Show editor's word notes This is most typically seen in classic literature. Less commonly, the present tense, wreak, is also seen.
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book both the frown and the smile passed successively over his countenance.30 more face or facial expression Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book a note of sweet and melancholy music24 more sad Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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precedeprecede → preceded:were before in time Stone tools preceded bronze tools.more Show sample from book one of the hens, had laid an egg the preceding day.15 more precede → preceding:prior (the day that came before this) Show general definition to go or do before
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book I am at home here, Phoebe, you must recollect, and you are the stranger.18 more Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book A romance on the plan of Gil Blas, adapted to American society and manners, would cease to be a romance.10 more adapt → adapted:made suitable (changed to fit a different situation) Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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adaptedadapted → well adapted:well suited Penguins are especially well adapted for cold weather.more Show sample from book In the remoter parts of the room, however, its walls being so ill adapted to reflect light, there was nearly the same obscurity as before.10 more suitable Show general definition for adapted (as in: the species is well adapted for) to be especially well suited or appropriate for something
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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 and happened to raise her skirt a trifle too high above her ankles18 more little (a small amount) 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 ...asked Phoebe, with impatient surprise that Holgrave should so trifle with her at such a moment.18 more 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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impelimpel → impelled:drove The desire to make a difference in the world impelled her to pursue a career in medicine.more Show sample from book Not improbably he was the best workman of his time; or, perhaps, the Colonel thought it expedient, or was impelled by some better feeling, thus openly to cast aside all animosity against the race of his fallen antagonist.†11 more impel → impelled:to make someone feel they must do something Show general definition to make someone feel they must do something
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minutetiny Don't eat a lot of poppy seeds for a few days before a drug test. They have a minute amount of a chemical that can cause a false positive when testing for heroin use.more Show sample from book But now her spirit resembled, in its potency, a minute quantity of ottar of rose in one of Hepzibah's huge, iron-bound trunks, diffusing its fragrance through the various articles of linen and wrought-lace, kerchiefs, caps, stockings, folded dresses, gloves, and whatever else was treasured there.4 more small Show general definition for minute (as in: minute size) small, exceptionally small, or insignificant
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minute#2including even small considerations We discussed it in minute detail.more Show sample from book His eye rested on the shop-window, and putting up a pair of gold-bowed spectacles, which he held in his hand, he minutely surveyed Hepzibah's little arrangement of toys and commodities.4 more minute → minutely:with careful attention to detail Show general definition for minute (as in: minute description) detailed (including even small considerations); and/or careful (done with care)
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pathosa quality that arouses pity or sorrow The novel triumphs with humor and pathos.more Show sample from book —few sights with truer pathos in them, than Hepzibah presented on that first afternoon.†8 more
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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 So this oddly composed little social party used to assemble under the ruinous arbor.8 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.