The Invisible Man — Vocabulary
H. G. Wells
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book She was inclined to think the whole business nonsense5 more with a tendency (an attitude favoring) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book On the village green an inclined strong ... came in for considerable favour among the adolescent, as also did the swings5 more incline → inclined:angled Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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resolveresolve → resolved:decided This year I resolved to lose a pound a week for 5 weeks.more Show sample from book I resolved to explore the house, and spent some time in doing so as noiselessly as possible.5 more Show general definition for resolve (as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decision Show editor's word notes In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.
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resolve#2determination (firmness of purpose) She never waivered in her resolve to attend a good college.more Show sample from book "You wim' don't know everything," said Mr. Hall, resolved to ascertain more about the personality of his guest at the earliest possible opportunity.5 more resolve → resolved:determined (or having decided) Show general definition for resolve (as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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exasperatedgreatly annoyed She was exasperated by his teasing.more Show sample from book "I wish you wouldn't come in without knocking," he said in the tone of abnormal exasperation that seemed so characteristic of him.10 more exasperated → exasperation:great annoyance
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transparentcapable of being seen through with clarity The transparent shower door shows water spots.more Show sample from book One could make an animal—a tissue—transparent!10 more capable of being clearly seen through Show general definition for transparent (as in: transparent shower door) able to be seen through with clarity
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contrastpoint to differences between Contrast winter in Panama with winter in Alaska.more Show sample from book Outside the day was bright—by contrast with the brown shadows of the dismal house in which I found myself, dazzlingly bright.1 more contrast → by contrast:in a comparison that shows differences Show general definition for contrast (as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences
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contrast#2notable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book He was struck by the contrast of Mr. Marvel's appearance with this suggestion of opulence.1 more difference Show general definition for contrast (as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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illustratemake clear Pictures of flooding help to illustrate the problem of global warming.more Show sample from book Just at that point, to illustrate his story, out came his arm.1 more help make clear Show general definition for illustrate (as in: as illustrated by this example) to help make clear -- typically by example
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illustrate#2draw pictures to accompany I write and illustrate children's books.more Show sample from book "There are no diagrams?" asked Mr. Bunting. "No illustrations throwing light—"1 more illustrate → illustrations:pictures Show general definition for illustrate (as in: an illustrated children's book) to draw pictures (or provide photographs) to accompany a book or other writing
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book And I'm very naturally anxious to get on with my inquiries.†6 more inquiry → inquiries:questions or investigations Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book Hall tried to convey everything by grimaces and dumb show, but Mrs. Hall was obdurate.1 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book At Gleeson's corner he saw Hall, who had recently married the stranger's hostess at the "Coach and Horses," and who now drove the Iping conveyance, when occasional people required it, to Sidderbridge Junction, coming towards him on his return from that place.1 more convey → conveyance:carriage (means of transport) 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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tumultloud disorderly noise The announcement was greeted with such a tumult that the speaker couldn't be heard.more Show sample from book Then came a ringing and knocking at the front door, that grew at last tumultuous,6 more Show general definition for tumult (as in: couldn't hear over the tumult) loud noise -- usually created by an unrestrained crowd or some kind of confusion
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tumult#2confusion or disorder There was tumult in Tijuana as drug cartels fought for control.more Show sample from book ...and, coming round the corner to join the tumult, was promptly knocked off his feet into...6 more confusion or disorder (often noisy)
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refractrefract → refracted:to change the velocity of a beam of light or other wave-form as it passes from o… When light passes through a prism, it is refracted, causing the light to split into a spectrum of colors.more Show sample from book I found a general principle of pigments and refraction—a formula, a geometrical expression involving four dimensions.†11 more Show general definition to change the velocity of a beam of light or other wave-form as it passes from one medium into another (apparently bending it when passing at an angle)
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forthwithimmediately The judge ordered her release "forthwith."more Show sample from book I set to work upon my preparations forthwith.11 more Show general definition immediately -- (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)
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antagonistenemy or opponent In the movie, Star Wars, Darth Vader is the antagonist to Luke Skywalker.more Show sample from book Then came a mighty effort, and the Invisible Man threw off a couple of his antagonists and rose to his knees.†4 more antagonist → antagonists:people who offer opposition or are hostile Show general definition for antagonist (as in: the antagonist in the film) someone who offers opposition or is hostile
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gesticulategesticulate → gesticulations:gestures (hand or body movements) made while speaking or to express something The moderator turned her microphone off, leaving us to see her gesticulations, but not hear her words.more Show sample from book For the man who stood there shouting some incoherent explanation, was a solid gesticulating figure up to the coat-collar of him, and then--nothingness, no visible thing at all!4 more gesticulate → gesticulating:making gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking Show general definition to make gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking or to express something
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obsoleteno longer in general use because it was replaced by something better My mother still has a twenty-year-old obsolete computer in storage.more Show sample from book The unhappy-looking figure in the obsolete silk hat passed up the street of the little village with his burdens, and vanished into the gathering darkness beyond the lights of the windows.†1 more Show general definition no longer in general use because it was replaced by something better