The Hunchback of Notre Dame — Vocabulary
Victor Hugo
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perceiveperceive → perceives:views in a certain way She perceives more risk in the trip than he does.more Show sample from book "But," resumed the good Oudarde, "you must have perceived to some extent, that yesterday was a festival."61 more perceive → perceived:seen in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion Show general definition for perceive (as in: perceive the system as unfair) to view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion
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perceive#2see (become aware of) I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon.more Show sample from book As he plunged into the side aisles, he perceived a reddish light behind a cluster of pillars.61 more perceive → perceived:saw Show general definition for perceive (as in: though blind, can perceive light) to become aware of -- especially by using the senses (to see, hear, smell, feel, or taste)
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profounddeep or far-reaching in intellect or consequence She shared a profound way of thinking about the problem.more Show sample from book He added with the air of a profound thinker, "One is indebted sometimes to fortune, sometimes to ruse, for the happy issue of great enterprises."41 more deep or far-reaching in intellect or insight
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profound#2intense (of great emotional depth) Her apology was heartfelt--expressing profound sorrow and regret.more Show sample from book She listened to him with profound tenderness.41 more of greatest intensity or emotional depth Show general definition for profound (as in: profound sadness) of greatest intensity or emotional depth
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edificea building -- especially a large one The corporation was housed in an imposing edifice.more Show sample from book That edifice is colossal.97 more building Show general definition a building or structure -- especially a large one or: a conceptual or organizational framework
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ruerue → rue the day:regret You'll rue the day you betrayed me.more Show sample from book He thanked Providence for having sent this happy idea to him; but, as he was preparing to cross the Place, in order to reach the tortuous labyrinth of the city, where meander all those old sister streets, the Rues de la Barillerie, de la Vielle-Draperie, de la Savaterie, de la Juiverie, etc., still extant to-day, with their nine-story houses, he saw the procession of the Pope of the Fools, which was also emerging from the court house, and rushing across the courtyard, with great cries, a great flashing of torches, and the music which belonged to him, Gringoire.†95 more rue → rues:feels sadness and regret Show general definition to feel sadness and regret
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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 Moreover, the costume of Seigneur Jupiter, was very handsome, and contributed not a little towards calming the crowd, by attracting all its attention.†49 more
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reclusesomeone withdrawn from society (living alone and avoiding contact with others) He became a recluse after his wife passed away.more Show sample from book The young girl had recognized the spiteful recluse.51 more a person who has withdrawn from society (avoids contact with others) Show general definition someone withdrawn from society (living alone and avoiding contact)
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bourgeoistypical middle class Our lifestyle upsets their bourgeois sensibilities.more Show sample from book the house, which is simple and thoroughly bourgeois51 more typical of the middle class Show general definition typical of the middle class or their values and habits - typically used disapprovingly or (in Marxist theory): typical of the property-owning class Show editor's word notes Bourgeois is often used to refer to the values of the upper middle class. You may also see the term petit bourgeois to describe very small business owners. Note that bourgeois, bourgeoisie, and bourgeoise are often interchanged. Bourgeois is most common and can be used as an adjective or a noun. Bourgeoisie is typically used only as a noun, and bourgeoise is occasionally used as an alternate spelling of bourgeois.
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bailiffcourt officer responsible for keeping order in the court The bailiff escorted them from the courtroom.more Show sample from book The bailiff's four sergeants were still there, stiff, motionless, as painted statues.†44 more court officer responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of th… Show general definition court officer responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of the jury, and custody of prisoners while in court
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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 It was no longer the voice of the bald man; it was the voice of a woman, bigoted and malicious.†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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formidableintimidating or impressive She is a formidable opponent.more Show sample from book The formidable Quasimodo had hurled himself from the litter, and the women turned aside their eyes in order not to see him tear the archdeacon asunder.†29 more Show general definition intimidating or impressive -- arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge
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eminentrespected and well-known She studied under an eminent scientist who had won multiple international awards.more Show sample from book As soon as his illustrious eminence, the cardinal, arrives, we will begin.†22 more eminent → eminence:famous, respected, or important within a particular field or profession Show general definition famous, respected, or important within a particular field or profession
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tranquilcalm I love a lake with tranquil blue water.†more Show sample from book In the meanwhile, tranquillity had gradually been restored.†30 more tranquil → tranquillity:peace and quiet; or calmness Show context notes This is a British spelling. Americans use tranquility. Show general definition calm and undisturbed
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ecclesiasticalassociated with a church Many consider The Bishop of Rome to be a first among equals in this ecclesiastical fraternity.†more Show sample from book "Djali," resumed the young girl, emboldened by her growing success, "how preaches Master Jacques Charmolue, procurator to the king in the ecclesiastical court?"†12 more Show general definition of or associated with a church -- especially a Christian Church
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harangueannoyingly try to persuade or criticize My parents continuously harangue me about my grades.more Show sample from book The harangue was formidable.†9 more to try to persuade, or to criticize in an impassioned and often annoying manner… Show general definition to try to persuade, or to criticize in an impassioned and often annoying manner; or a speech with such an intent
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book "Nevertheless, the Place Maubert is sufficiently large!" interposed one of the clerks established on the window-sill.†9 more interpose → interposed:to insert between other elements; OR to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
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amorousromantic or sexual She rejected his amorous advances.more Show sample from book "So," said the poet, somewhat disappointed in his amorous hopes.†7 more Show general definition romantic or sexual
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book the impetuous gusts of the north wind do not make the traveler lay aside his cloak;3 more sudden and unpredictable Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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ineffableindescribable (impossible to put into words) Such a spiritual experience has ineffable qualities that cannot be entirely shared.more Show sample from book Sometimes a mischievous child risked his skin and bones for the ineffable pleasure of driving a pin into Quasimodo's hump.†5 more something that cannot be adequately described with words Show general definition something that cannot be adequately described with words--perhaps something too wonderful or intense to describe