Les Miserables — Vocabulary
Victor Hugo
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ruerue → rue the day:regret You'll rue the day you betrayed me.more Show sample from book He interrogated his sentinel of the Rues Droit-Mur and Petit-Picpus; that agent, who had remained imperturbably at his post, had not seen the man pass.†677 more rue → rues:feels sadness and regret Show general definition to feel sadness and regret
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despaira feeling of hopelessness Don't give in to despair.more Show sample from book The soul does not surrender to despair until it has exhausted all illusions.99 more hopelessness Show general definition for despair (as in: she felt despair) hopelessness; or distress (such as extreme worry or sadness from feeling powerless to change a bad situation)
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despair#2lose hope Don't despair. Next year will be better.more Show sample from book To see her thus, one would never have dreamed that she was an invalid whose life was almost despaired of.†99 more despair → despaired:lost hope Show general definition for despair (as in: do not despair) lose hope or feel distress
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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, this appellation pleased him.†131 more
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divinewonderful Her pies are divine.more Show sample from book There is a divine right in Louis XVI.103 more coming from God Show general definition for divine (as in: to forgive is divine) wonderful; or god-like or coming from God
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divine#2figure out He tried to divine her true feelings from the way she avoided eye contact.more Show sample from book One still has time before one to divine.103 more discover something through intuition or reflection Show general definition for divine (as in: divined through intuition) to discover or guess something -- usually through intuition or reflection
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book He continued, in a voice so weak that it was barely audible:— "Then his identity was established?"47 more Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book The judicial examination to which the ambush in the Gorbeau house eventually gave rise, established the fact that a large sou piece, cut and worked in a peculiar fashion, was found in the garret, when the police made their descent on it.47 more establish → established:showed Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book Whether it was not outrageous for society to treat thus precisely those of its members who were the least well endowed in the division of goods made by chance, and consequently the most deserving of consideration.43 more consequence → consequently:resultantly (as a result) Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book The elder girl was removing the mud from the bottom of her mantle, with a careless air; her younger sister continued to sob; the mother had taken the latter's head between her hands, and was covering it with kisses, whispering to her the while:— "My treasure, I entreat you, it is nothing of consequence, don't cry, you will anger your father."†43 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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bourgeoistypical middle class Our lifestyle upsets their bourgeois sensibilities.more Show sample from book The bourgeoisie is simply the contented portion of the people.134 more bourgeois → bourgeoisie:people with values typical of the middle class Show general definition typical of the middle class or their values and habits - typically used disapprovingly or (in Marxist theory): typical of the property-owning class Show editor's word notes Bourgeois is often used to refer to the values of the upper middle class. You may also see the term petit bourgeois to describe very small business owners. Note that bourgeois, bourgeoisie, and bourgeoise are often interchanged. Bourgeois is most common and can be used as an adjective or a noun. Bourgeoisie is typically used only as a noun, and bourgeoise is occasionally used as an alternate spelling of bourgeois.
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book She yielded mechanically.†41 more yield → yielded:produced or gave Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Man has upon him his flesh, which is at once his burden and his temptation. He drags it with him and yields to it.41 more yield → yields:gives in Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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abruptsudden and unexpected The bus came to an abrupt stop.more Show sample from book Like violent people in general, he was subject to abrupt changes of opinion.80 more sudden Show general definition for abrupt (as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle
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abrupt#2rude or unfriendly because of using too few words or moving too quickly She has an abrupt personality.more Show sample from book Then Enjolras approached the man and demanded of him:— "Who are you?" At this abrupt query, the man started.80 more done in a rude or unfriendly manner
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ineffableindescribable (impossible to put into words) Such a spiritual experience has ineffable qualities that cannot be entirely shared.more Show sample from book It remained, however, gentle and veiled in an ineffable half-light.†27 more something that cannot be adequately described with words Show general definition something that cannot be adequately described with words--perhaps something too wonderful or intense to describe
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coquettea woman who is casually playful in a way that arouses sexual interest of men Her early roles limited her to the decorative coquette, but she had a breakout role in...more Show sample from book When I was happy, it was only necessary to glance into my closets, and it would have been evident that I was not a coquettish and untidy woman.†20 more coquette → coquettish:casually playful in a way that arouses sexual interest of men Show general definition a woman who is casually playful in a way that arouses sexual interest of men but does not imply serious flirtation Show editor's word notes Coquette is a French word that is similar to the word flirt. There are two primary differences:<ol><li>Coquette only refers to a woman whereas flirt can refer to either sex.</li><li>To say someone is coquettish implies that she is just being playful and does not intend sexual relations with the man with whom she is interacting; whereas when a woman is described as flirting, the word does not indicate whether she is just being playful or she wants to instigate sexual relations.</li></ol>
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transfiguretransfigure → transfigured:completely changed Her face was transfigured by a smile.more Show sample from book Great sorrow is a divine and terrible ray, which transfigures the unhappy.†18 more transfigure → transfigures:change completely the nature or appearance of -- especially in a positive way Show general definition change completely the nature or appearance of -- especially in a positive way
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sagaciouswise She is a smart and sagacious statesman.more Show sample from book Between these four ways, a less sagacious man would have remained undecided.13 more Show general definition wise -- especially through long experience and thoughtfulness
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utopiautopia → utopian:of an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal They were the impractical utopian dreams of youth.more Show sample from book ; it was a piece of mechanism which was not good for much; a sort of plaything, the idle dream of a dream-ridden inventor; an utopia—a steamboat.†13 more an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal Show general definition an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal