Sons and Lovers — Vocabulary
D. H. Lawrence
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book She would shrug her shoulders in scorn of his work.21 more disrespect or rejection Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book She kissed his face, and roused his blood, while his soul was apart writhing with the agony of death.†30 more rouse → roused:to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
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reproachreproach → reproached:criticized and expressed disappointment She reproached him for treating his sister so thoughtlessly.more Show sample from book Miriam was an eternal reproach.15 more 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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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, she still continued to strive with him.†10 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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aloofsocially distant or uninterested People who don't know her, think she is aloof from the rest of the team, but she is just focused on the game.more Show sample from book But Clara was aloof also from her fellow-workers.12 more socially distant -- often thinking oneself superior to others Show general definition socially distant or uninterested in something that interests others -- often thinking oneself superior to others
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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book He kissed her hand reverently.9 more revere → reverently:with feelings of deep respect and admiration Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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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, she had an end house in one of the top blocks, and thus had only one neighbour; on the other side an extra strip of garden.†8 more
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sulkto overly indulge in being unhappy and unsociable She was disappointed and retreated to her room to sulk.more Show sample from book "You may thank your stars I've come back to-night," he said, looking up from under his dropped head, sulkily, trying to be impressive.†13 more sulk → sulkily:in an excessively unhappy and unsociable manner Show general definition to be overly unhappy and unsociable -- often due to disappointment or a sense of not getting what was deserved
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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 "Because you don't understand it," he retorted.11 more retort → retorted:a quick reply to a question or remark 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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wistfulwistful → wistfully:showing longing or unfulfilled desire Sitting in her wheelchair, the old woman looked wistfully at the young dancers.more Show sample from book And the wistfulness of his voice was like a reaching to something, and it was as if she were what he reached with.10 more wistful → wistfulness:full of longing or unfulfilled desire
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persistpersist → persisted:continued The child persisted in asking questions despite my obvious desire to be left alone.more Show sample from book It undermined him quickly; yet he persisted.10 more Show general definition to continue -- often despite difficulty or to repeat a question
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abstractof a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance We all agree that we want what's "best for the country", but that is an abstract concept, and we cannot agree on which specific laws should be passed.more Show sample from book If he could have kissed her in abstract purity he would have done so.6 more a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book She wondered why he, who did not usually trouble over trifles, made such a mountain of this molehill.9 more trifle → trifles:unimportant things Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity
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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 ...Miss Western would have been a lady condescending to her inferiors.6 more treating others as inferiors Show general definition treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
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cordialfriendly The countries share a long border and have cordial relations.more Show sample from book "Good-evening," she replied cordially.†4 more cordial → cordially:in a friendly way Show general definition for cordial (as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
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paltryinsignificant She was frustrated by the paltry raise she got after a year of growing on the job.more Show sample from book There came over him a look of meanness and of paltriness.†5 more paltry → paltriness:insignificant in amount or quality Show general definition insignificant in amount or quality
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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 "I didn't arrange it," she remonstrated.5 more remonstrate → remonstrated:argued in protest Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize
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ignominiousbringing disgrace or shame They retreated in ignominious defeat.more Show sample from book Gradually his feeling of ignominy and of rage sank.†3 more ignominious → ignominy:shame or disgrace Show general definition deserving or bringing disgrace or shame -- typically in reference to behavior or character
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impudentimproperly bold or disrespectful She is an impudent girl given to insulting strangers.†more Show sample from book "I'll jowl your head for impudence," said Mrs. Morel, and she tied the strings of the black bonnet valiantly under her chin.†4 more Show general definition improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status
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discordconflict There is too much discord in the team.more Show sample from book There was always this feeling of jangle and discord in the Leivers family.2 more Show general definition for discord (as in: discord amongst the group) conflict or disagreement -- especially among those expected to cooperate or (especially in the form discordant): seeming different or wrong in context