Little Dorrit — Vocabulary
Charles Dickens
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book I myself always clearly foresaw the consequences, and am not surprised.47 more 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 That he has somehow or other, and how is of no consequence, attained a very good position, no one can deny.47 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book I have not the present means of complying with such a demand, if I had ever so great an inclination.49 more inclined → inclination:desire (an attitude favoring) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book made a very low inclination of her head to Mrs. General, and came loftily upright again.49 more incline → inclination:bend (or bow or angling) Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book It would be worth no man's while to mislead me; it would really be too easy—too poor a success, to yield any satisfaction.†40 more produce or give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Who could be much with so pliable and beautiful a creature, and not yield to her endearing influence?†40 more give in, give way, or give up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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rendergive We're waiting for the jury to render a verdict.more Show sample from book Mr. Flintwinch will be happy to render you any service, and I hope your stay in this city may prove agreeable.35 more 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 If your disapproval of it should render you unwilling to discharge such business as it necessitates, I am sorry for it, and must seek other aid.35 more make Show general definition for render (as in: rendered her unconscious) to make or cause to become
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book 'My daughter Flora,' said Mr Casby, 'as you may have heard probably, Mr Clennam, was married and established in life, several years ago.'18 more establish → established:settled Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book He never said, I discovered this adaptation or invented that combination; but showed the whole thing as if the Divine artificer had made it, and he had happened to find it; so modest he was about it, such a pleasant touch of respect was mingled with his quiet admiration of it, and so calmly convinced he was that it was established on irrefragable laws.18 more establish → established:accepted as true Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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retortquickly reply She wanted to retort that he that he sounded foolish, but she made herself count to ten and thought better of it.more Show sample from book Madame Rigaud retorted; I retorted; Madame Rigaud grew warm; I grew warm, and provoked her.†41 more retort → retorted:quickly replied Show general definition for retort (as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one
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acquaintcause to know better You should acquaint yourself with the new computer program.more Show sample from book No doubt you are well acquainted with the writing.45 more acquaint → acquainted:familiar Show general definition to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
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condescendingacting superior She gave me that condescending look as though I wasn't worthy to ask her a question.more Show sample from book 'You may see him now,' said she, 'if you'll condescend to take a peep.'†31 more condescending → condescend:to treat others as inferior; or to do something considered beneath one's position or dignity Show general definition treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
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assentconsent or agreement The patient gave her assent to the surgery, even though she was nervous about it.more Show sample from book ' The other, not unmoved, assented.†33 more assent → assented:to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something Show general definition to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book When a wife's relations interpose against a husband who is a gentleman, who is proud, and who must govern, the consequences are inimical to peace.†29 more 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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patronagepolitical appointment in return for political support Most ambassadors are selected from career Foreign Service officers, but many are appointed through political patronage.more Show sample from book There was a wonderful air of benignity and patronage in his manner.†14 more support or favor given Show general definition support or favor given The exact sense of patronage depends upon its context. For example:: "wants to increase federal patronage of the arts" -- donations made to support an organization or person "a political patronage appointee" -- favors given such as political appointments or contracts given in return for political support "rewards repeat patronage" -- business from customers -- especially recurring business
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remonstratecriticize or argue When she has a complaint with her staff, she will remonstrate quietly and in private.more Show sample from book He was inclined to remonstrate, and to express his opinion that people who couldn't get on without crying, had no business there.†13 more argue, complain, or criticize Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize
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irresoluteunable to decide It was past time to act, but she remained irresolute.more Show sample from book The debtor irresolutely thought of it for a minute, and said, 'Perhaps you wouldn't object to really being her godfather?'†12 more irresolute → irresolutely:uncertain how to act or proceed Show general definition uncertain how to act or proceed Show editor's word notes The prefix "ir-" in irresolute means not and reverses the meaning of resolute. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.
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reparationreparation → reparations:payments required to make up for wrongs done during a war Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War Imore Show sample from book 'If reparation can be made to any one, if restitution can be made to any one, let us know it and make it.†10 more compensation for a wrong Show general definition compensation for a wrong -- usually an amount of money -- often payment required from the losing country in a war
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parliamentaryparliamentary → parliamentary system:government in which the legislature selects the leader A parliamentary system of democracy like that in Great Britain can be contrasted with a presidential system of democracy like that found in the United States.more Show sample from book Sometimes, parliamentary questions were asked about it, and even parliamentary motions made or threatened about it by demagogues so low and ignorant as to hold that the real recipe of government was, How to do it.†10 more relating to a form of democracy where the chief executive is selected by and ans… Show general definition relating to a form of democracy where the chief executive is selected by and answerable to and the legislature Show editor's word notes In the United States, the chief executive (president) is elected separately from the legislative branch (congress). In a parliamentary system, the chief executive (prime minister) is selected by the majority party of the legislative branch (parliament). Many democracies, such as France, have a hybrid parliamentary/presidential system in which an elected president shares power with a prime minister.