Beloved — Vocabulary
Toni Morrison
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book Occasionally, however, the rustle of a skirt hushes when they wake, and the knuckles brushing a cheek in sleep seem to belong to the sleeper.†8 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book However far she was from Sweet Home, there was no point in giving out her real name to the first person she saw.8 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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obligeoblige → obliges:requires The law obliges doctors to report suspected child abuse.more Show sample from book Perhaps it was the smile, or maybe the ever-ready love she saw in his eyes--easy and upfront, the way colts, evangelists and children look at you: with love you don't have to deserve--that made her go ahead and tell him what she had not told Baby Suggs, the only person she felt obliged to explain anything to.6 more oblige → obliged:required (to do something) Show general definition for oblige (as in: I am obliged by law.) require (obligate) to do something
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oblige#2oblige → obliged:granted a favor to She asked for help and we obliged her.more Show sample from book And Sethe would oblige her with anything from fabric to her own tongue.6 more grant a favor Show general definition for oblige (as in: I obliged her every request.) grant a favor to someone
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renderrender → rendered:made Her verbal attack rendered me speechless.more Show sample from book The barker called them and their children names ... but the food on his vest and the hole in his pants rendered it fairly harmless.3 more render → rendered:made or caused to become Show general definition for render (as in: rendered her unconscious) to make or cause to become
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render#2render → rendered:played (portrayed or gave her interpretation of) The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully.more Show sample from book churned butter, rendered fat, laid fires....3 more render → rendered:extracted from Show general definition for render (as in: rendered interpretation) to portray or create something in a particular way; or to interpret, translate, or extract from The exact meaning of this sense of render depends upon its context. For example: "Each artist will render a different interpretation when painting a portrait." -- create in a particular way "A Supreme Court judge may render his own interpretation of the Constitution." -- interpret in a particular way "The computer you are using, rendered this page from software instructions." -- created through interpretation "A graph is rendered from the underlying data." -- made "Fat can be rendered (extracted) by cooking meat slowly." -- extracted from
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deliberatedeliberate → deliberately:intentionally She didn't forget. She deliberately skipped the meeting.more Show sample from book Instead of sighs and accidents there was pointed and deliberate abuse.4 more intentional Show general definition for deliberate (as in: deliberate insult) to do something intentionally (do it on purpose)
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deliberate#2careful and slow She is a deliberate thinker--not the fastest, but always thorough.more Show sample from book Braced and heartened by that easy encounter, she picked up speed and began to look deliberately at the neighborhood surrounding her.4 more deliberate → deliberately:with great care Show general definition for deliberate (as in: a deliberate thinker) done with great care -- often slowly
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fugitivefugitive → fugitives:people hiding from law enforcement officers She is one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.more Show sample from book his rifle ready, his eyes trained away from the house to the left and to the right, because likely as not the fugitive would make a dash for it.8 more someone who is running away or hiding from police Show general definition for fugitive (as in: she is a fugitive) someone who is running away or hiding to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book A touch no heavier than a feather but loaded, nevertheless, with desire.†4 more Show general definition despite that Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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agitateagitate → agitating:stirring up emotions to increase unrest We are agitating public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.more Show sample from book It took them days to get the story properly blown up and themselves agitated and then to calm down and assess the situation.4 more agitate → agitated:stirred up (excited) Show general definition to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
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yearnstrongly desire or wish I yearn for her return.more Show sample from book No height was beyond her yearning neck, stretched like a finger toward his, risking everything outside the bowl just to touch his face.†5 more yearn → yearning:strongly desiring; or a strong desire Show general definition have a strong desire -- often for something difficult or impossible to have
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discriminatediscriminate → discriminating:recognizing fine distinctions It costs more, but is worth it to people with discriminating taste.†more Show sample from book made her believe she could discriminate among them.1 more recognize the differences Show general definition for discriminate (as in: discriminating taste) to recognize or perceive differences -- especially fine distinctions
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redundantmore than is needed or desired What is clarifying for one reader can be a redundant distraction for another.more Show sample from book The break, followed by the redundant announcement of labor, arched her back.† more than is needed Show general definition more than is needed -- often something that is unnecessarily repeated or in technical usage: describing a secondary component designed to work if the primary component fails
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dissuadepersuade someone not to do something The ad features a woman dying of lung throat cancer in an attempt to dissuade people from starting to smoke cigarettes.more Show sample from book He tried to dissuade her.†1 more Show general definition persuade someone not to do something
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thwartprevent someone from doing what they want to It seemed the world was out to thwart my plan to move to Colorado.more Show sample from book Thwarted yet wondering, she chopped away with the hoe.†1 more thwart → thwarted:to prevent someone from doing what they want to do;… Show general definition for thwart (as in: thwarted her plans) to prevent someone from doing what they want to do; or (less commonly) to oppose someone's efforts
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dotingdemonstrating love and uncritical affection She has doting parents.more Show sample from book Who had not even escaped slavery—had, in fact, been bought out of it by a doting son and driven to the Ohio River in a wagon—free papers folded between her breasts (driven by the very man who had been her master, who also paid her resettlement fee—name of Garner), and rented a house with two floors and a well from the Bodwins— the white brother and sister who gave Stamp Paid, Ella and John clothes, goods and gear for runaways because they hated slavery worse than they hated slaves.† Show general definition demonstrating love and uncritical affection Show editor's word notes Doting may also imply that the doter tends to hover around the person they love to help attend to any needs.
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indolentindolent → indolence:laziness She never recovered from the indolence of her youth.more Show sample from book Plotting has changed Denver markedly. Where she was once indolent, resentful of every task, now she is spry, executing, even extending the assignments Sethe leaves for them. lazy (disinclined to work) Show general definition for indolent (as in: she is naturally indolent) lazy; disinclined to work
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tentativetentative → tentatively:in a careful way (indicating a lack of confidence) The puppy approached us tentatively until it knew we wouldn't harm it.more Show sample from book tentative greetings1 more cautious (done in a careful way indicating a lack of confidence) Show general definition for tentative (as in: said it tentatively) done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
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tentative#2subject to change (likely or possibly going to change) My plans are still tentative.more Show sample from book It was April and everything alive was tentative.1 more Show general definition for tentative (as in: a tentative plan) subject to change (likely or possibly going to change)