Jude the Obscure — Vocabulary
Thomas Hardy
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book limited her stay to a number of minutes that should accord with the highest respectability.25 more be in keeping 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 she left you of her own accord25 more accord → own accord:own mind (voluntarily without anyone asking or making her) 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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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book The affair had created a scandal, and the management had consequently been rough on cousins ever since.11 more consequence → consequently:resultantly (as a result) Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book And then they pretended to persuade themselves that all that had happened was of no consequence, and that they could still be cousins and friends and warm correspondents, and have happy genial times when they met, even if they met less frequently than before.†11 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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ascendmove upward We saw the rocket ascend.more Show sample from book Opening the heavy door he ascended the two or three steps to the level of the ground, and there on the gravel before him lay a white heap.24 more ascend → ascended:climbed Show general definition for ascend (as in: ascend the mountain) to move or slope upward -- sometimes figuratively as when climbing the corporate ladder
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book Like enthusiasts in general he made no inquiries into details of procedure.†16 more inquiry → inquiries:questions or investigations Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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reproachreproach → reproached:criticized and expressed disappointment She reproached him for treating his sister so thoughtlessly.more Show sample from book He glanced at her and their eyes met, the reproach in his own belying his words.†16 more a criticism; or to express criticism Show general definition a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame Show editor's word notes The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach. "Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.
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indulgeindulge → indulges:allows them to get their way She indulges her children more than is good for them.more Show sample from book Having seen the school-master depart, they were summing up particulars of the event, and indulging in predictions of his future.†12 more indulge → indulging:enjoying to excess Show general definition to give in to a desire or allow someone to enjoy or experience something -- especially something pleasurable
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discernnotice or see (something that is not obvious) The second picture has more pixels, but the human eye can't discern the difference.more Show sample from book He looked closely, and could just discern in the damp dust the imprints of their feet as they had stood locked in each other's arms.†14 more notice or understand something Show general definition to notice or understand something -- often something that is not obvious
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compelforce Does our DNA compel us to act as we do?more Show sample from book As to the point in question he was compelled to accept her word; in the circumstances he could not have acted otherwise while ordinary notions prevailed.†12 more compel → compelled:forced; or (more rarely) convinced Show general definition to force someone to do something or more rarely: to convince someone to do something Show editor's word notes Most typically, compel describes an external influence forcing someone to do something, but it can also describe being driven by an internal desire.
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book "What's God got to do with such a messy job as a pig-killing, I should like to know!" she said scornfully.†8 more scorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful or rejecting manner Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book This was true, Jude possessing a facility in that language which enabled him with great ease to himself to beguile his lonely walks by imaginary conversations therein.†8 more enable → enabled:made possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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inconsistentnot the same at different times Her play is inconsistent. Sometimes she's unbeatable and other times she beats herself.more Show sample from book The more he thought of it the more convinced he was of his inconsistency.†6 more inconsistent → inconsistency:not the same in different parts or at different times… Show general definition not the same in different parts or at different times or: not in agreement [with something else]
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intrusionunwelcome involvement It is an unnecessary government intrusion into private affairs.more Show sample from book "It is just one of those intrusive, vulgar, pushing, applications which are so common in these days," he thought.†9 more Show general definition an involvement or interruption that is unwelcome
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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 Certainly there seemed little harmony between this pagan literature and the mediaeval colleges at Christminster, that ecclesiastical romance in stone.†18 more Show general definition of or associated with a church -- especially a Christian Church
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matrimonymarriage They have moved in together, joined bank accounts, and are trying to have children, but have no interest in matrimony.†more Show sample from book Their lives were ruined, he thought; ruined by the fundamental error of their matrimonial union: that of having based a permanent contract on a temporary feeling which had no necessary connection with affinities that alone render a lifelong comradeship tolerable.†11 more matrimony → matrimonial:marriage (or related to marriage) Show general definition the state of being a married
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satirecriticism in a humorous way The play is a sharp satire of celebrity culture, mocking our obsession with fame.more Show sample from book "Your cousin is so terribly clever that she criticizes it unmercifully," said Phillotson, with good-humoured satire.†5 more a way of making fun of people or ideas -- often through exaggeration Show general definition for satire (as in: wrote a satire) a way of making fun of people or ideas -- often through exaggeration
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vivacioushas an engaging liveliness She's a charming and vivacious hostess.more Show sample from book Then a wave of warmth came over him as he thought how near he now stood to the bright-eyed vivacious girl with the broad forehead and pile of dark hair above it; the girl with the kindling glance, daringly soft at times—something like that of the girls he had seen in engravings from paintings of the Spanish school.†4 more having an engaging liveliness Show general definition having an engaging liveliness -- when said of a person, typically said of a female
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antipathystrong dislike She has an antipathy to practical concerns.more Show sample from book But I am not really Mrs. Richard Phillotson, but a woman tossed about, all alone, with aberrant passions, and unaccountable antipathies...Now you mustn't wait longer, or you will lose the coach.†2 more
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denotesindicates The asterisk ("") denotes a footnote.more Show sample from book Yet something seemed to denote that she was not quite so comfortably circumstanced, nor so bouncingly attired, as she had been during Cartlett's lifetime.†2 more denotes* → denote:means literally; OR indicates Show general definition means literally; or indicates