Twilight — Vocabulary
Stephenie Meyer
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evadeevade → evaded:got away from The robber evaded the police and blended into the crowd.more Show sample from book I hurried from the girls' locker room, pleased to find that I had successfully evaded my retriever friend for the moment.7 more evade → evaded:use cunning or dexterity to physically avoid Show general definition for evade (as in: evade the enemy) physically avoid or get away from; or said of something that is hard to obtain
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evade#2evade → evaded:avoided answering She evaded his question by asking one of her own.†more Show sample from book "I thought we were past all the evasiveness," I grumbled.7 more evade → evasiveness:the act of trying to avoid answering questions candidly (with direct answers) Show general definition for evade (as in: evade the question) to avoid or try to avoid either a responsibility or telling the whole truth
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incredulousdifficult to believe I find it incredulous that you believe she is sincere.more Show sample from book Something outside the possibility of rational justification was taking place in front of my incredulous eyes.11 more unbelieving Show general definition unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected
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scrutinyscrutiny → scrutinized:looked very carefully at She scrutinized her reflection in the mirror.more Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show sample from book He scrutinized my face.8 more scrutiny → scrutinized:carefully looked Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show general definition careful examination of something
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bewilderconfuse Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.more Show sample from book He was bewildered, obviously not thinking in that direction at all.9 more bewilder → bewildered:confused Show general definition to confuse someone
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musemuse → mused:reflected (thought) deeply He mused aloud about the afternoon's developments.more Show sample from book "Hmmm…" he mused.9 more muse → mused:thought deeply on a subject Show general definition for muse (as in: her musings) reflect (think) deeply on a subject -- perhaps aloud
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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book I stared at him earnestly, hoping to disguise my impatience as admiration.†6 more earnest → earnestly:sincerely or seriously Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book I waved sheepishly at my friends, hoping to convey that they didn't need to worry anymore.†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 My eyes were wild enough to convey what I didn't say.†1 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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skepticaldoubtful I am skeptical about her plan.more Show sample from book His voice was deeply skeptical.5 more doubtful (that something is true) Show general definition doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile) or more rarely: generally tending to doubt what others believe
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indifferentwithout interest About a third are in favor of the change, a third are opposed, and a third are indifferent.more Show sample from book I wanted to see his face, to see if he'd gone back to the cold, indifferent person I'd known for the last several weeks.5 more unconcerned (without interest) Show general definition without interest in various senses, including: unconcerned -- as in "She is indifferent to what is served to eat." unsympathetic -- as in "She is indifferent to his needs." not of good quality (which may imply average or poor quality depending upon context) -- as in "an indifferent performance" impartial -- as in "We need a judge who is indifferent."
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book The sharp sound as the gloves snapped into place against his wrists seemed ominous to me.5 more threatening (foreshadowing evil) Show general definition threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come)
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suppresssuppress → suppressed:kept from spreading She claimed that Facebook suppressed and promoted news that met a political agenda.more Show sample from book I suppressed my curiosity, though it was far from idle.6 more suppress → suppressed:tried to keep under control Show general definition trying to keep under control The exact meaning of suppress can depend upon its context. For example: "suppressed the revolution" -- to stop others from doing something by force "suppressed a smile" -- kept something from happening "suppressed the story" -- kept news from spreading "suppressed her fear" -- controlled an emotion "suppressed the memory" -- avoided thinking about (perhaps even removed from conscious memory) Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Suppress and repress can be interchanged; though in psychology something that is repressed is done unconsciously while something that is suppressed is done voluntarily.
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wistfulwistful → wistfully:showing longing or unfulfilled desire Sitting in her wheelchair, the old woman looked wistfully at the young dancers.more Show sample from book Then he smiled at me wistfully and went to sit by a girl with braces and a bad perm.†6 more wistful → wistfully:with longing or unfulfilled desire
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ostentatiousshowy (trying to attract notice and impress others in a manner seen as in bad taste) Although wealthy, the family is not ostentatious.more Show sample from book Ostentatious, isn't it?2 more showy (intended to attract notice and impress others) Show general definition intended to attract notice and impress others -- especially with wealth in a vulgar way
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ambivalentwith mixed feelings Polling indicates the public is ambivalent on the subject. Their opinions change depending upon the latest headlines.more Show sample from book I sighed in relief again when Mr. Banner turned the lights on, finally glancing at Edward; he was looking at me, his eyes ambivalent.†1 more Show general definition having mixed feelings about something -- such as when part of you wants to do something and part of you does not
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disparagedisparage → disparaging:criticizing or making seem less important She has a reputation for disparaging the efforts of her co-workers.more Show sample from book He gave me a disparaging look as he chewed.1 more disparage → disparaging:criticizing Show general definition to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner
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superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required Eliminate superfluous words.more Show sample from book We have another fairly superfluous weapon.†1 more
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chagrinbad feeling such as embarrassment or disappointment I bragged about how good our team was and then, much to my chagrin, we lost.more Show sample from book With chagrin, I realized the probable cause — no one else was as aware of Edward as I always was.†3 more bad feeling such as embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance Show general definition a bad feeling such as embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance -- especially due to a disconcerting event, mistake or other blow to the ego
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encroachencroach → encroaching:gradually taking more land The city's expansion is encroaching on the fragile wetlands.more Show sample from book I ignored my truck and started east on foot, angling across Charlie's yard toward the ever-encroaching forest.†3 more encroach → encroaching:to gradually take something like control, property, or rights from another Show general definition to gradually take something like control, property, or rights from another