This Side of Paradise — Vocabulary
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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intellectualrelating to the use of intelligence The job pays my expenses, but it doesn't offer much intellectual stimulation.more Show sample from book ...dull men are usually afraid of her cleverness and intellectual men are usually afraid of her beauty.15 more intelligent Show general definition for intellectual (as in: intellectual stimulation) related to intelligence -- such as requiring, appealing to, or possessing intelligence
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intellectual#2intellectual → intellectuals:highly educated people interested in learning and exploring ideas During China's The Cultural Revolution, many intellectuals were killed or sent to the countryside to do farmwork.more Show sample from book "And like most intellectuals who don't find faith convenient," he continued coldly, "like Napoleon and Oscar Wilde and the rest of your type, you'll yell loudly for a priest on your death-bed."15 more intellectual → intellectuals:highly educated people Show general definition for intellectual (as in: She is an intellectual.) a highly educated person interested in learning and exploring ideas -- sometimes while ignoring practical considerations
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despaira feeling of hopelessness Don't give in to despair.more Show sample from book there was a glance that passed between them--on his side despair, on hers regret,9 more distress (at inability to improve a bad situation) 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 He returned to his contemplation of the outdoors, and began repeating over and over, mechanically, a verse from Browning, which he had once quoted to Isabelle in a letter: "Each life unfulfilled, you see, It hangs still, patchy and scrappy; We have not sighed deep, laughed free, Starved, feasted, despaired—been happy."†9 more despair → despaired:lost hope Show general definition for despair (as in: do not despair) lose hope or feel distress
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resignationa document expressing that someone is quitting a job I know you're unhappy there, but don't submit your resignation until you find a better job.more Show sample from book About one-third of the junior class are going to resign from their clubs.10 more resignation → resign:quit Show general definition for resignation (as in: submitted her resignation) to quit -- especially a job or position; or a document expressing such an act
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resignation#2(accepted) something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils It wasn't her first choice, but she accepted it with resignation.more Show sample from book ...he scrutinized his room resignedly, concluding that it was hopeless to attempt any more inspired decoration...10 more resignation → resignedly:having accepted something undesirable as the best that can be done Show general definition for resignation (as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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cynicalsomeone who expects the worst The experience made her overly cynical.more Show sample from book He had fallen into a deep cynicism over what had crossed his path,12 more cynical → cynicism:believing that things usually go poorly and that selfish and insincere Show general definition someone who expects the worst -- especially of people (such as expecting them to be selfish and lie)
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attributeattribute → attributes:characteristics The spreadsheet has a column to describe the breed of dog and then ten additional columns to indicate attributes of the breeds. For example, the second column has the average full-grown weight.more Show sample from book One afternoon they dipped into a subject that had interested Amory for a long time—the matter of the bearing of physical attributes on a man's make-up.†3 more attribute → attributes:characteristics (of something or someone) Show general definition for attribute (as in: It is an attribute of...) a characteristic or feature (of something or someone)
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attribute#2attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the source of) She attributed this quotation to Shakespeare.more Show sample from book The sensations attributed to divers on spring-boards, leading ladies on opening nights, and lumpy, husky young men on the day of the Big Game, crowded through her.†3 more attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the cause of something) Show general definition for attribute (as in: I attribute it to...) to credit (a source for something) in two typical senses: "I attribute it to her work." -- to say who or what made something happen "Remember to attribute any quotations in your paper." -- indicate the source of a quotation or idea
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, even though it might not yield a cent for the next three years, Amory decided with a vague sentimentality that for the present, at any rate, he would not sell the house.†3 more produce or give 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 Feeling very much alone, Amory yielded to an impulse and set off southward, intending to join Monsignor in Washington.†3 more yield → yielded:gave in, gave way, or gave up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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materialistictoo concerned with wealth and possessions She thinks Americans are too materialistic.more Show sample from book There are times when I think of the men out there as Roman legionaries, miles from their corrupt city, stemming back the hordes...hordes a little more menacing, after all, than the corrupt city...another blind blow at the race, furies that we passed with ovations years ago, over whose corpses we bleated triumphantly all through the Victorian era.... And afterward an out-and-out materialistic world—and the Catholic Church.†6 more Show general definition overly concerned with wealth and possessions at the expense of other interests
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book His uncertain fifteen-year-old voice broke in in a melancholy strain on Amory's musings: "I'd marry that girl to-night."†7 more a sad feeling or manner Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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phenomenonsomething that is of special interest It is a growing social phenomenon on high school campuses.more Show sample from book ** "PETTING" On the Triangle trip Amory had come into constant contact with that great current American phenomenon, the "petting party."†5 more something that exists or happened -- often of special interest Show general definition something that exists or happened -- especially something of special interest -- sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary Show editor's word notes "Phenomenons" and "phenomena" are both appropriate plural forms of this noun. "Phenomena" is generally used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
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egotisticalconceited and self-centered She is accused of being egotistical and aloof.more Show sample from book BOOK ONE—The Romantic Egotist CHAPTER 1.†10 more egotistical → egotist:someone who is conceited and self-centered
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superciliousarrogant I have come to hate her supercilious smile.more Show sample from book Somehow the quiet Humbird, and Sloane, with his impatient superciliousness, were the centre.†4 more supercilious → superciliousness:arrogant (acting as if better, more important, and superior in ideas than others… Show general definition arrogant (acting as if better, more important, and superior in ideas than others)
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pedanticoverly concerned with book learning Her lectures were too pedantic for my taste.more Show sample from book Two years more of mere pedantry and lying around a club aren't going to help.†3 more pedantic → pedantry:being too concerned with formal rules, details, or book learning Show general definition too concerned with formal rules, details, or book learning
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intrinsicinherent (built-in or natural) It has an intrinsic value separate from its sale price.more Show sample from book The slicker was a definite element of success, differing intrinsically from the prep school "big man."†2 more intrinsic → intrinsically:in a manner related to the very nature of something Show general definition belonging naturally or essential to the nature of something
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voluminouslarge The author’s latest book is a voluminous work, spanning over 800 pages and covering a wide range of topics.more Show sample from book He read voluminously all spring, the beginning of his eighteenth year: "The Gentleman from Indiana,"†3 more voluminous → voluminously:large in volume Show general definition large in volume
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satirecriticism in a humorous way The play is a sharp satire of celebrity culture, mocking our obsession with fame.more Show sample from book For an instant he lost his poise, and she felt a bit rattled when a satirical voice from a concealed wit cried: "Take her outside, Amory!"†3 more satire → satirical:a way of making fun of people or ideas -- often through exaggeration Show general definition for satire (as in: wrote a satire) a way of making fun of people or ideas -- often through exaggeration