The Stranger — Vocabulary
Albert Camus
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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 After a while, however, once I'd learned the trick of remembering things, I never had a moment's boredom.30 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#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book Mother used to say that however miserable one is, there's always something to be thankful for.30 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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magistratejudge The local magistrate insisted on a cash payment for the speeding ticket.more Show sample from book However, when I was brought before the examining magistrate a week later, I noticed that he eyed me with distinct curiosity.†15 more judicial official Show general definition a judge or judicial official The exact meaning of magistrate varies widely depending upon the context. For example: in the U.S. federal court: assists district court judges by handling minor offenses or administrative tasks such as preliminary hearings (often referred to as a magistrate judge rather than just a magistrate) in some U.S. states: a judge in the state court in France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and other civil law countries: a sitting magistrate is a judge and a standing magistrate is a prosecutor in England: may be a volunteer without formal legal training who performs a judicial role with regard to minor matters in ancient Rome: a powerful officer with both judicial and executive power
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book When, one morning, the jailer informed me I'd now been six months in jail, I believed him--but the words conveyed nothing to my mind.1 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book They came for me at half-past seven in the morning and I was conveyed to the law courts in a prison van.1 more convey → conveyed:transported Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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indignantindignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more Show sample from book ...the natural and righteous indignation I feel at the sight of a criminal devoid of the least spark of human feeling.5 more indignant → indignation:anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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condemncondemn → condemned:legally sentenced (to punishment) The murderer was condemned to death by injection.more Show sample from book "It wasn't because I'd been condemned to death," he said,6 more Show general definition for condemn (as in: was condemned to life in prison) to declare someone guilty of a crime and often sentence them to punishment; or more broadly, to cause someone to be judged guilty or doomed to an unwanted fate (as when evidence condemns a suspect)
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presidelead or direct The principal will preside over the graduation ceremony this year.more Show sample from book At a sign from the presiding judge, one of the court officers led her away,5 more preside → presiding:in charge (with highest authority) Show general definition to lead or be in charge of a meeting, event, or group -- especially in an official or formal role
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interpretunderstand (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 It seemed to me then that I could interpret the look on the faces of those present; it was one of almost respectful sympathy.1 more understand 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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amiablefriendly and likable She seemed an ideal candidate--attractive, amiable, intelligent, and energetic.more Show sample from book I refused--not because I had anything against him; he seemed a mild, amiable man.4 more friendly, agreeable, and likable Show general definition friendly, agreeable, and likable
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plausiblesounding reasonable She offered a plausible excuse.more Show sample from book In one way it sounded most unlikely; in another, it was plausible enough.2 more reasonable Show general definition apparently reasonable, but unproven
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inquireask about or look into Students should contact our office to inquire about scholarship opportunities.more Show sample from book Then he inquired if I had chosen a lawyer to defend me.4 more inquire → inquired:asked Show general definition to ask about or look into something
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sufficientadequate (enough) We have sufficient supplies.more Show sample from book But technical books dealing with this subject must certainly exist; only I'd never felt sufficiently interested to look them up.†1 more sufficient → sufficiently:adequately (in a manner that provides enough -- often without being more than is needed) Show general definition adequate (enough -- often without being more than is needed)
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alternativealternative → alternatives:possibilities Let's think of at least three alternatives before we decide what to do.more Show sample from book I gave myself leave, to consider the other alternative; that my appeal was successful. And then the trouble was to calm down that sudden rush of joy racing through my body and even bringing tears to my eyes.1 more possible outcome (something available as another possibility) Show general definition for alternative (as in: an alternative plan) a different choice or possibility, or describing something that offers a different choice or possibility
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cordialfriendly The countries share a long border and have cordial relations.more Show sample from book The Judge questioned me quite calmly and even, I thought, with a hint of cordiality.2 more cordial → cordiality:friendliness Show general definition for cordial (as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
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odiousworthy of hate Though they think the country's government is odious, they're unwilling to help topple it for fear of the consequences.more Show sample from book And what made it even more odious was the personality of the prisoner, an inhuman monster wholly without a moral sense.3 more extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate Show general definition extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate
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irrevocableincapable of being undone We agreed not to take any irrevocable action until after the meeting.more Show sample from book But, all things considered, even this luxury was forbidden me; I was caught in the rattrap irrevocably.†1 more irrevocable → irrevocably:in a manner that cannot be undone
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gaudytastelessly showy By local standards, her outfit was gaudy.more Show sample from book An Arab woman—a nurse, I supposed—was sitting beside the bier; she was wearing a blue smock and had a rather gaudy scarf wound round her hair.†1 more Show general definition tastelessly showy
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omitomit → omitted:left out She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.more Show sample from book At the same time I forced myself to keep my inventory in mind from start to finish, in the right order and omitting no item.† omit → omitting:to exclude or neglect something Show general definition to exclude or neglect something
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loopholea gap in a law, allowing avoidance of the law's core intent There's a loophole in the law.more Show sample from book The only thing that interests me now is the problem of circumventing the machine, learning if the inevitable admits a loophole.†1 more a gap in a rule, allowing avoidance of the rule's core intent Show general definition a gap in a rule, allowing avoidance of the rule's core intent -- especially in the text of a law or contract