The Bourne Identity — Vocabulary
Robert Ludlum
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monka male member of a religious order typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience The Tibetan monk wore an orange robe.more Show sample from book It was as it always was, the hooded figure of a man in a monk's habit.†66 more a male member of a religious order typically living under vows of poverty, chast…
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book A delicate balance had to be found in the telling, parameters established as to time and the general's immediate contributions.10 more establish → established:set 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 "But by this time hadn't you established the fact that he'd been with Medusa?" asked the Tennessean.10 more establish → established:determined or shown 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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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book The birdlike expression on Gillette's face conveyed his astonishment.†9 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 I'll convey what you've told me to our friend.†9 more 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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deliberatedeliberate → deliberately:intentionally She didn't forget. She deliberately skipped the meeting.more Show sample from book And the sound had not been deliberate; it had not been loud enough or prolonged enough to signify a trap.10 more intentional (done on purpose) Show general definition for deliberate (as in: deliberate insult) to do something intentionally (do it on purpose)
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deliberate#2careful and slow She is a deliberate thinker--not the fastest, but always thorough.more Show sample from book In the stillness the old man could hear the slow, deliberate breathing of the figure beyond the cloth.10 more slow Show general definition for deliberate (as in: a deliberate thinker) done with great care -- often slowly
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contradictdisagree with Does the sentence contradict the main claim of the essay?more Show sample from book You appear to be a mass of contradictions; there's a subsurface violence almost always in control, but very much alive.†10 more contradict → contradictions:things that disagree with themselves; or (more rarely) acts of disagreeing Show general definition disagree in various senses, including: to say something is not true -- as in "She contradicted his testimony." to say something else is true when both can't be true -- as in "I don't believe her. She contradicted herself as she told us what happened." to be in conflict with -- as in "Her assertions contradict accepted scientific principles."
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relevantimportant (related in a meaningful way) Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.more Show sample from book Yes, but it doesn't matter; it's not relevant.8 more meaningful to the issue in question Show general definition relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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tauttight The string is pulled taut.more Show sample from book His open shirt fell away from his taut frame, exposing the bandages on his chest and stomach.†11 more pulled or drawn tight; OR subjected to great tension Show general definition pulled or drawn tight; or: subjected to great tension
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propelcause to move forward Fully aquatic mammals have lost their legs and have a tail fin to propel themselves through the water.more Show sample from book He threw the money on the counter, grabbed two papers, and propelled her down the dark, rainsoaked street.†12 more propel → propelled:caused something to move forward Show general definition cause to move forward (to push or encourage)
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tentativetentative → tentatively:in a careful way (indicating a lack of confidence) The puppy approached us tentatively until it knew we wouldn't harm it.more Show sample from book He started tentatively to the left; the elevator had been on his left when he had driven the car up several days ago.6 more tentative → tentatively:in an unsure manner Show general definition for tentative (as in: said it tentatively) done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
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tentative#2subject to change (likely or possibly going to change) My plans are still tentative.more Show sample from book It was the pre-evening hour during an international conference, a thousand tentative plans being made, rank and courtesan separated by glances of approval and rebuke, odd groupings everywhere.6 more subject to change (possibly going to change)
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decoysomething used to lure or distract The thieves used a fake emergency call as a decoy to draw the security guard away from the vault.more Show sample from book Marie St. Jacques was expendable, a baited decoy that would die in the trap that caught Cain.†18 more someone or something used for trickery -- especially to lure Show general definition someone or something used for trickery -- especially to lure
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chameleoncapable of changing appearance and behavior to suit different circumstances The chameleon actor can transform herself into any character, no matter how different from his own personality.more Show sample from book I'm a chameleon, designed to fit a flexible mold.†18 more a person who changes opinions, behavior, or appearance depending upon the circum… Show general definition a person who changes opinions, behavior, or appearance depending upon the circumstances or: a kind of lizard that changes its colors to match the colors around it
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intrinsicinherent (built-in or natural) It has an intrinsic value separate from its sale price.more Show sample from book He had hurled himself from a plane ...at night ...signals and metal and straps intrinsic to his leap.†7 more belonging to a thing by its very nature Show general definition belonging naturally or essential to the nature of something
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deltageological area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water The delta has rich soil, but it is subject to flooding.more Show sample from book ...his vast plantation in the Mekong delta.3 more where a river divides before entering a larger body of water Show general definition for delta (as in: river delta) a typically triangular area with sand or soil where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
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delta#24th letter of the Greek alphabet (shaped like a triangle) The Delta Delta Delta sorority was founded in 1888 at Boston University.more Show sample from book He was simply 'Delta' to me.3 more 4th letter of the Greek alphabet (used as a designation) Show general definition for delta (as in: delta wing aircraft) the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet; or an object shaped like its capital form (like an equilateral triangle) Show editor's word notes In science and math, Δ often means a change in something (Δx, Δt), while δ is often used for a small change (like "tiny difference") or a specific small quantity in formulas.
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discordconflict There is too much discord in the team.more Show sample from book The entire business had taken an hour and twenty minutes, only one discordant note intruding on the smooth proceedings.1 more discord → discordant:conflicting Show general definition for discord (as in: discord amongst the group) conflict or disagreement -- especially among those expected to cooperate or (especially in the form discordant): seeming different or wrong in context
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discord#2discord → discordant:unpleasant sounding She described the loud discordant music as a form of torture.more Show sample from book It clattered as the board lit up with incoming calls that made no connections, answered only with discordant hums.1 more Show general definition for discord (as in: discordant music) unpleasant sound -- especially a combination of sounds that sound wrong together (though sometimes done intentionally in music)