Uncle Tom's Cabin — Vocabulary
Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Exemplary sample	Uses	Broad Use
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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 with his money in his pocket, our hero took steamboat for Red river, resolving to find out and re-purchase his old friend.24 more resolve → resolving:definitely deciding 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 ...she showed a depth of firmness and steady resolve that was never there in her earlier and happier days.24 more determinaton (firmness of purpose) Show general definition for resolve (as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book The crescent moon, set like a silver signet in the western sky, delayed a little the approach of night.23 more coming Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book Mrs. Bird cast a glance at a camphor-bottle, which stood in the half-open closet, and appeared to meditate an approach to it, but her husband interposed.23 more route (way to get somewhere) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book "That is a parting proof of Mr. Harris' regard," he said, scornfully.†20 more scorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful or rejecting manner Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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contrastpoint to differences between Contrast winter in Panama with winter in Alaska.more Show sample from book The End of the Wicked contrasted with that of the Righteous.8 more contrast → contrasted:compared to show 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 It was tied up with an evident eye to the contrast of color, and the arrangement of every leaf had carefully been studied.8 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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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book As Tom had informed them that their party would be looked for in Sandusky, it was thought prudent to divide them.†17 more
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fugitivefugitive → fugitives:people hiding from law enforcement officers She is one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.more Show sample from book And suiting the action to the word, the door flew open, and the light of the tallow candle, which Tom had hastily lighted, fell on the haggard face and dark, wild eyes of the fugitive.†24 more someone hiding from law enforcement officers Show general definition for fugitive (as in: she is a fugitive) someone who is running away or hiding to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation
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abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book Sam was there new oiled from dinner, with an abundance of zealous and ready officiousness.†18 more abundant → abundance:large amount or quantity
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zealactive interest and enthusiasm She attacks each challenge with zeal.more Show sample from book The same zeal for self-improvement, which led him to steal the much coveted arts of reading and writing, amid all the toil and discouragements of his early life, still led him to devote all his leisure time to self-cultivation.17 more Show general definition active interest and enthusiasm
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book All these thoughts were rolling and seething in George's breast, as he was pensively leaning his head on his hand, watching his wife, as she was adapting to her slender and pretty form the articles of man's attire, in which it was deemed safest she should make her escape.†3 more adapt → adapting:changing to fit a different situation Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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adaptedadapted → well adapted:well suited Penguins are especially well adapted for cold weather.more Show sample from book To that mission its stern, inflexible, energetic elements, were well adapted; but, as a Christian, I look for another era to arise.†3 more Show general definition for adapted (as in: the species is well adapted for) to be especially well suited or appropriate for something
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impudentrudely disrespectful The impudent student rolled his eyes when the teacher asked him to be quiet.more Show sample from book Mr. and Mrs. Shelby both felt annoyed and degraded by the familiar impudence of the trader, and yet both saw the absolute necessity of putting a constraint on their feelings.†10 more impudent → impudence:improperly bold or disrespectful Show general definition improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status
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edifyedify → edifies:teaches or instructs She edifies and inspires supporters everywhere she speaks.more Show sample from book There are a perfect host of Clarksons and Wilberforces* risen up among us on that subject, most edifying to hear and behold.†6 more edify → edifying:instructive Show general definition to instruct -- morally or intellectually
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opulentmagnificent and luxurious We were impressed by her opulent home.more Show sample from book His companion, Mr. Shelby, had the appearance of a gentleman; and the arrangements of the house, and the general air of the housekeeping, indicated easy, and even opulent circumstances.3 more wealthy (magnificent and luxurious) Show general definition magnificent and luxurious -- usually expensive
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reprovereprove → reproves:criticizes She's the kind of boss who reproves in private and praises in public.more Show sample from book Her father and female guardian were incessantly busy in pursuit of her,—but, when caught, she melted from them again like a summer cloud; and as no word of chiding or reproof ever fell on her ear for whatever she chose to do, she pursued her own way all over the boat.†4 more reprove → reproof:criticism Show general definition express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner
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hinderhinder → hindered:delayed or made difficult Her efforts to turn the department around were further hindered by budgetary cuts.more Show sample from book we'll have the gal out and out, and you keep quiet, or, ye see, we'll have both,—what's to hinder?†4 more slowed down or caused problems for Show general definition for hinder (as in: hindered by) slow down or cause problems for
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book he really seemed somehow or other to fancy that his wife had piety and benevolence enough for two39 more pious → piety:religious belief Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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pious#2self-righteous (acting as though one is, or believing one is highly moral when it is not true) He was another pious slave owner who treated his slaves mercilessly.more Show sample from book I can stand most any talk o' yourn but your pious talk,—that kills me right up. ... --it's clean, sheer, dog meanness, wanting to cheat the devil and save your own skin;39 more appearing highly religious and moral even though it's not true