Tender is the Night — Vocabulary
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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deliberatedeliberate → deliberately:intentionally She didn't forget. She deliberately skipped the meeting.more Show sample from book He could not decide whether she was deliberately building a barrier between them or whether this was intended to make an eventual surrender more significant.12 more Show general definition for deliberate (as in: deliberate insult) to do something intentionally (do it on purpose)
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deliberate#2deliberate → deliberated:thought and discussed We deliberated into the evening.more Show sample from book "This is not as it should be," Dick deliberated.12 more deliberate → deliberated:thought about or discussed Show general definition for deliberate (as in: need to deliberate) to think about or discuss -- especially with great care
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book "He says wan huner lire," explained the interpreter.†6 more interpret → interpreter:someone who translates language 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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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book However, with Rosemary's sudden success in pictures Mrs. Speers felt that it was time she were spiritually weaned; it would please rather than pain her if this somewhat bouncing, breathless and exigent idealism would focus on something except herself.†5 more concentrate, or look Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book Suddenly she came toward him, her youth vanishing as she passed inside the focus of his eyes and he had kissed her breathlessly as if she were any age at all.†5 more where attention is concentrated Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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resignationa document expressing that someone is quitting a job I know you're unhappy there, but don't submit your resignation until you find a better job.more Show sample from book first year at West Point—that year during which no cadet can resign and from which none ever recovers5 more resignation → resign:quit (a position or job) Show general definition for resignation (as in: submitted her resignation) to quit -- especially a job or position; or a document expressing such an act
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resignation#2(accepted) something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils It wasn't her first choice, but she accepted it with resignation.more Show sample from book he has been in a very religious and resigned mood from the beginning of his illness.5 more resignation → resigned:with acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable Show general definition for resignation (as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book Tommy laughed scornfully.†7 more scorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful or rejecting manner Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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persistentcontinuing over time She has a persistent cough.more Show sample from book "All my beautiful lovely safe world blew itself up here with a great gust of high explosive love," Dick mourned persistently.†7 more persistent → persistently:in a continuing manner -- especially despite difficulties or opposition Show general definition continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition
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consulatean official government office in another country After her passport was stolen, she went to the U.S. consulate to get emergency travel papers.more Show sample from book you can get aid and advice from the Consulate, which protects the rights of American citizens.10 more a representative of a government who lives in a foreign city Show general definition the offices where a consul works; or a consul (a diplomat appointed by a government to live in a foreign country, help its citizens visiting that country, and protect its commercial interests there)
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formidableintimidating or impressive She is a formidable opponent.more Show sample from book She was both formidable and vulnerable,7 more Show general definition intimidating or impressive -- arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge
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indulgenttreating with extra kindness or leniency (in this case, not demanding enough of the children) Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children.more Show sample from book Dick laughed indulgently at Abe, whom he loved, and in whom he had long lost hope:8 more indulgent → indulgently:with extra kindness or tolerance Show general definition to treat with extra kindness or tolerance
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book This feeling was surcharged by listening to the sad tunes of the orchestra, reminiscent of the melancholy music played for acrobats in vaudeville.†6 more a sad feeling or manner Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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peasantpeasant → peasants:an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.more Show sample from book The villa and its grounds were made out of a row of peasant dwellings that abutted on the cliff—five small houses had been combined to make the house and four destroyed to make the garden.†7 more used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of l… Show general definition used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of low income, education, and social standing -- especially one who raises crops or livestock
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belittlebelittle → belittling:treating as unimportant He needs to learn to disagree without belittling his opponent.more Show sample from book The ease with which her reply reached him seemed to belittle his megaphone, so she raised her voice and called, "Can you hear me?"†5 more to make someone or something seem unimportant Show general definition to make someone or something seem unimportant
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disparagedisparage → disparaging:criticizing or making seem less important She has a reputation for disparaging the efforts of her co-workers.more Show sample from book a feat not to be disparaged2 more disparage → disparaged:criticized or made seem unimportant Show general definition to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner
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superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required Eliminate superfluous words.more Show sample from book They made a superfluous gesture of moving over for her.†1 more
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asceticthe practice of self-denial The ascetic life has been more pronounced in Hinduism and Buddhism than in other major religions.more Show sample from book Living rather ascetically, travelling third-class ... and penalizing himself for any extravagances, he maintained a qualified financial independence.3 more ascetic → ascetically:in the manner of someone who practices self-denial Show general definition someone who practices self-denial (often to encourage spiritual growth); or relating to such self-denial or: severely plain (without decoration)
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stridentunpleasantly forceful The strident tone of the politician’s speech upset half of the audience.more Show sample from book There was no answer; judging that she was asleep they walked into a warm strident Paris night, snatching a vermouth and bitters in the shadow by Fouquet's bar.†2 more unpleasantly forceful when expressing opinions; OR loud and harsh Show general definition unpleasantly forceful when expressing opinions; or loud and harsh
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portentousimportant It is a portentous day for the space program.more Show sample from book Next the loud mournful whistles, the portentous vibration and the boat, the human idea—is in motion.†2 more very important; OR indicating something important in the future Show general definition very important; or indicating something important in the future -- often something that is threatening or: acting overly important or serious