Love in the Time of Cholera — Vocabulary
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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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 If that was true, however, the natural thing would have been for her to return the pigeon with a reply.†64 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#2in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book He took them to the jetties where half the city also went after nightfall, he took them wherever he could, and sometimes even where he could not, and not infrequently he had to hurry into a dark entryway and do what he could, however he could do it, behind the gate.64 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book Florentino Ariza had met her at a time when she would have received any man who wanted to be with her, even if he were hired by the hour, and they had established a relationship that was more serious and longer-lived than would have seemed possible.19 more 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 concluded: "It is something that only God can do, of course, but in any event it would be good to have it established in theoretical terms."19 more establish → established:demonstrated 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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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book But Lucrecia del Real did not visit Fermina Daza again, and Fermina Daza interpreted this as a confession of guilt.†9 more interpret → interpreted:translated Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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interpret#2understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book He really thought it was, and she was going to know very soon, and for the rest of her life, that the topic of music was almost a magic formula that he used to propose friendship, but at that moment she interpreted it as a joke.9 more interpret → interpreted:understood (in a particular way) Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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correspondcorrespond → corresponds:is equivalent The girls are using a simple code where "1" corresponds to "A", "2" to "B" and so on for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet.more Show sample from book Dr. Juvenal Urbino looked at him in the new light, he saw that one eye was twisted like a fish's and that his words did not correspond to the movement of his lips, and he thought these were hallucinations brought on by his abuse of alcohol.†10 more connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding time period) connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched (Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
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correspond#2write to each other We correspond regularly via email.more Show sample from book That was how the telegraphic correspondence with Florentino Ariza stopped being a concerto of intentions and illusory promises and became methodical and practical and more intense than ever.†10 more correspond → correspondence:communication by written letters or messages Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding by email) communicate -- typically by writing letters or email Show editor's word notes A corresponding secretary is an officer of an organization who is responsible for managing the organization's correspondence and keeping a record of it.
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nostalgianostalgia → nostalgic:with a longing for something past The music makes me feel nostalgic.more Show sample from book ...he found nothing that seemed worthy of his nostalgia.20 more sentimental memories Show general definition happiness that come with the memory of good times combined with a hint of sadness that those times are over
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attributeattribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the source of) She attributed this quotation to Shakespeare.more Show sample from book He read slowly, making his way through the meanderings of a slight headache that he attributed to the half glass of brandy at the final toast.†12 more attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the cause of something) Show general definition for attribute (as in: I attribute it to...) to credit (a source for something) in two typical senses: "I attribute it to her work." -- to say who or what made something happen "Remember to attribute any quotations in your paper." -- indicate the source of a quotation or idea
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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, a clandestine life shared with a man who was never completely hers, and in which they often knew the sudden explosion of happiness, did not seem to her a condition to be despised.†13 more
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diligentcareful and hardworking She's the kind of diligent worker we want to hire.more Show sample from book ...everything was kept free of dust by a diligent hand.12 more careful and persistent Show general definition for diligent (as in: she is diligent) working carefully and steadily with effort and attention to detail
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evokeevoke → evoked:aroused Her story evoked sympathy.more Show sample from book The incident, of course, gave them the opportunity to evoke many other trivial quarrels from many other dim and turbulent dawns.†11 more call forth or cause Show general definition to call forth or cause -- typically to arouse an emotion or bring a memory to mind
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rancorfeelings of deep and bitter anger or hatred She made the suggestion to reduce the partisan rancor.†more Show sample from book they became entangled in a mean-spirited argument that stirred up in both of them the rancor of almost five years of divided love.9 more deep and bitter anger or hatred Show general definition deep and bitter anger or hatred -- especially when long-standing
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protagonistmain character in a work of fiction Harry Potter was the protagonist and Voldemort was the antagonist.more Show sample from book He was always one of the protagonists, but always, as in almost everything he did, a secret protagonist.†6 more the main character in a work of fiction; OR more rarely:… Show general definition the main character in a work of fiction or more rarely: an important supporter or main figure of someone or something
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complicitguilty of helping She is accused of being complicit in the crime.more Show sample from book Dismayed by her own audacity, she seized Aunt Escolastica's arm so she would not fall, and her aunt felt the icy perspiration on her hand through the lace mitt, and she comforted her with an imperceptible sign of unconditional complicity.†7 more complicit → complicity:act of helping in a crime or offense Show general definition act of helping in a crime or offense
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inhibitedunable to act naturally due to being overly self-conscious She's personable and funny with her friends, but she tends to be inhibited with strangers.more Show sample from book Perhaps it was for similar reasons that an elegant older woman with beautiful silvery hair lived there but did not participate in the uninhibited life of the naked women, who professed sacramental respect for her.†4 more inhibited → uninhibited:acting naturally without being overly self-conscious Show context notes The prefix "un-" in uninhibited means not and reverses the meaning of inhibited. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
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thesistheory or proposition to be evaluated Her thesis is that efficiencies gained through competition outweigh the costs of redundancy, marketing, and profit.more Show sample from book The original thesis of his dissertation had been just that: the advantage of simplifying the human organism.1 more an unproved statement put forward as a premise for evaluation Show general definition for thesis (as in: the thesis of her editorial) a proposition (unproved statement or theory) put forward as a premise for evaluation
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thesis#2a formal and lengthy research paper advancing a new point of view Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's undergraduate thesis was a detailed history of the rise and fall of New York's Socialist Party in the early 20th Century.more Show sample from book He was surprised to see him there, in the kingdom of the elect, but Dr. Olivella reminded him that he was the son of the Minister of Health and was preparing a thesis in forensic medicine.1 more research paper Show general definition for thesis (as in: her Master's thesis) a formal and lengthy research paper advancing a new point of view -- usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
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opportunefavorable They launched their company at an opportune time.more Show sample from book After three days of favorable water, however, it became more difficult to navigate between inopportune sandbanks and deceptive rapids.†6 more opportune → inopportune:bad circumstances for a particular purpose -- especially the circumstance of timing Show context notes The prefix "in-" in inopportune means not and reverses the meaning of opportune. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition favorable circumstances for a particular purpose -- especially the circumstance of good timing