The Five People You Meet in Heaven — Vocabulary
Mitch Albom
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book He blinks hard against the darkness, trying desperately to focus on his arm, his knuckles, anything to know that he is here, in the apartment over the bakery, and not back in the war, in the village, in the fire.p.117.12 more 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#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book For a moment, Eddie stared, his mouth slightly open, his eyes bringing the scene into tighter focus.p.60.92 more view (a state where something can be seen clearly) Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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adoptadopt → adopted:took on as its own The country adopted the metric system.more Show sample from book 8, a horse named Jersey Finch, which isn't a bad gamble, not at four to one, but what Noel has just said about "the kid"—the one Eddie and Marguerite are planning to adopt— flushes him with guilt.†p.160.83 more take on as one's own Show general definition to take on as one's own The exact meaning of adopt depends upon its context. For example: "adopt a child" -- to legally take on parental responsibilities for another person's child "adopt a plan" -- to accept or begin to use something "adopt a pet" -- to take in a pet -- especially one from an animal shelter "Congress adopted the resolution." -- had a formal vote and passed "adopted a confident attitude" -- took on or displayed
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agitateagitate → agitating:stirring up emotions to increase unrest We are agitating public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.more Show sample from book His mother whispered that he "just needed time," but his father grew more agitated each day.p.108.72 more agitate → agitated:stirred up (emotionally) Show general definition to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
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engageengage → engaged:was involved She engaged in conduct that is a violation of the honor code.more Show sample from book As a soldier, he had engaged in combat numerous times.p.8.41 more engage → engaged:participated Show general definition for engage (as in: engage in conversation) to interact in various ways -- such as to participate, involve, interest, or attract The exact meaning of this sense of engage depends upon its context. For example: "They engaged in debate." -- participated "She engaged him in conversation." -- involved "She is an engaging conversationalist." -- interesting "She has an engaging smile." -- attractive (attracting interest and interaction) "The proposal engages the interest of many young voters." -- attracts and involves "She engages with her constituents." -- interacts in a meaningful way "She engaged in foolish behavior." -- entered into
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foremansupervisor She complained to the shop foreman.more Show sample from book The foreman screamed that I was worthless, a worthless child, that I must go.p.40.14 more person in charge of the workers Show general definition a person chosen to lead and speak for a group, especially at work or in a courtroom Show editor's word notes At work, a foreman is the worker who supervises and directs other workers, often in factories, workshops, or on construction sites. In a court case, the foreman is the juror selected to lead the jury and announce its decision.
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feignedpretended to She feigned sleep.more Show sample from book Joe, is doing push-ups in front of a group of elderly women, who feign interest and clap politely.p.23.52 more feigned → feign:pretend to feel Show general definition pretended -- usually pretending to feel something
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book He didn't know what would happen to them next, but it could not be any worse than what they had endured.p.81.42 more Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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acquireobtain (get) Children acquire language at an amazing rate.more Show sample from book Eddie and Morton ... fired the nozzles of their newly acquired flamethrowers and watched the huts ignite.p.80.81 more acquire → acquired:obtained (came into the possession of) Show general definition obtain (come into the possession of something)
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colleaguefellow worker -- especially in a respected profession such as teaching, medicine, or law My colleague suggested a different approach.more Show sample from book When your colleague falls ill and you do not.†p.48.91 more fellow worker
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protrudestick out Metal spikes protrude from the dog's collar.more Show sample from book Children looked at Eddie-who, with his protruding lower jaw, always seemed to be grinning, like a dolphin-and they trusted him.†p.3.81 more protrude → protruding:sticking out Show general definition to stick out from
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patronpatron → patrons:customers The café was filled with patrons enjoying coffee and studying for exams.more Show sample from book as patrons walked past themp.30.62 more Show general definition for patron (as in: a patron of the arts) a regular customer; or someone who gives money or support to an organization, cause, or person
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seetheseethe → seething:boiling with unexpressed anger The customer was seething with anger.more Show sample from book Eddie mostly seethed.†p.68.32 more seethe → seethed:to be filled with intense but unexpressed emotion, especially anger… Show general definition for seethe (as in: seething with anger) to be filled with intense but unexpressed emotion, especially anger; or to move in a restless, agitated way
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book Men adapt to captivity, some better than others.p.67.8 change (to fit a different situation) Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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accordioncharacterized by narrower parallel folds when closed and wider when open An accordion wall can be closed to divide the room.†more Show sample from book When the meal was finished and some small gifts were given, a final toast was offered and the accordion man packed his case.†p.155.55 more Show general definition for accordion (as in: an accordion door) characterized by narrower parallel folds when closed and wider when open -- such as a door or musical instrument with that characteristic Show editor's word notes When unqualified, accordion generally refers to a musical instrument. See the related Google Images to see pictures of the musical instrument, doors, folds, and pleats that have accordion characteristics.
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pristineunspoiled The lake was pristine, its surface reflecting the clear blue sky.more Show sample from book Over there, jutting into the sky, was the original Ferris wheel-in its pristine white paint-and beyond that, the streets of his old neighborhood and the rooftops of the crowded brick tenements,with laundry lines hanging from the windows.†p.27.91 more unspoiled or immaculately clean Show general definition unspoiled or immaculately clean
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witherwither → withered:weakened Her confidence withered under the constant criticism from her boss.more Show sample from book Now, away from that ocean, in the confines of a hospital bed, his body began to wither like a beached fish.p.125.11 more weaken Show general definition for wither (as in: her confidence withered) to become weaker--sometimes to get smaller and disappear
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initiatebegin the process of The study concluded that women initiate divorce more frequently than men.more Show sample from book And for the first time in heaven, he initiated his contact, he came to her, ignoring the leg, ignoring all the ugly associations he had made about dance and music and weddings, realizing now that they were really about loneliness.p.174.5 initiate → initiated:began Show general definition for initiate (as in: initiate discussions) to cause (something) to begin
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mundaneordinary -- possibly boring I'm going to have to spend all of Saturday running errands and doing mundane chores.†more Show sample from book They were there, or would be there, because of the simple, mundane things Eddie had done in his life,p.193.7 ordinary Show general definition ordinary or lacking interest or excitement -- possibly to the point of being boring or more rarely: belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly
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aspireaspire → aspiring:hoping to be successful The aspiring scientist set her sights on curing cancer, a goal that would require years of hard work and dedication.more Show sample from book It's something to aspire to.†p.93.4 hope to be successful Show general definition to hope to be successful -- especially in a career