White Fang — Vocabulary
Jack London
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book He experienced two great impulsions—to yield and to fight.†11 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 Again he yielded to the tying of a thong around his neck by Grey Beaver, and again Beauty Smith came to claim him.†11 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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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book White Fang could only rage futilely and endure the punishment.15 more suffer through Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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endure#2continue to exist She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more Show sample from book This endured for some time.15 more endure → endured:continued Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book Grey Beaver's wrath was terrible; likewise was White Fang's fright.20 more intense anger Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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compelforce Does our DNA compel us to act as we do?more Show sample from book She compelled obedience from him,16 more compel → compelled:forced Show general definition to force someone to do something or more rarely: to convince someone to do something Show editor's word notes Most typically, compel describes an external influence forcing someone to do something, but it can also describe being driven by an internal desire.
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persecutionvery bad and unfair treatment Everyone knows about the persecution of the Jews by the Nazis.more Show sample from book Lip-lip had selected White Fang for his special object of persecution.14 more bad, ongoing, and unfair treatment Show general definition very bad and unfair treatment of others -- often because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political beliefs
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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 White Fang gazed at him wistfully.15 more wistful → wistfully:with longing or unfulfilled desire
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book He became cunning; he had idle time in which to devote himself to thoughts of trickery.12 more clever and deceptive Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book Had he contented himself with looking fierce and ominous, all would have been well.11 more Show general definition threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come)
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manifestshow (make itself known) Domestic violence doesn't always manifest as physical abuse.more Show sample from book He fired rapidly, six times, and six of the pack lay dead or dying--another manifestation of power that sank deep into White Fang's consciousness.11 more manifest → manifestation:demonstration (something made obvious or shown) Show general definition for manifest (as in: manifest destiny) obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
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cowercower → cowered:showed fear by positioning the body as though afraid of being hit She cowered in fear.more Show sample from book He cowered down and snarled.†9 more Show general definition show fear by positioning the body as though afraid of being hit
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perpetualcontinuing forever A perpetual flame burns beside the grave of John F. Kennedy.more Show sample from book He was perpetually departing on yard-long adventures toward the cave's entrance, and as perpetually being driven back.†6 more perpetual → perpetually:continuing forever without change; OR occurring so frequently it seems constant Show general definition continuing forever without change; or occurring so frequently it seems constant
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book He was no fool himself, and whatever vengeance he desired to wreak, he could wait until he caught White Fang alone.†8 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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with a vengeancewith intensity I thought I was getting over my cold and went to work, but it came back with a vengeance.more Show sample from book He oppressed the weak with a vengeance.†8 more Show general definition for with a vengeance (as in: with a vengeance) with intensity
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indomitableunyielding resolve and spirit Despite the harsh conditions, the climbers pressed on with indomitable courage.more Show sample from book But the cub knew what it was, and with a last, long wail that had in it more of triumph than grief, he ceased his noise and waited for the coming of his mother, of his ferocious and indomitable mother who fought and killed all things and was never afraid.†7 more impossible to defeat or discourage… Show general definition impossible to defeat or discourage; or showing unshakable strength, determination, or spirit
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impelimpel → impelled:drove The desire to make a difference in the world impelled her to pursue a career in medicine.more Show sample from book His mother and fear impelled him to keep away from the white wall.†4 more impel → impelled:to make someone feel they must do something Show general definition to make someone feel they must do something
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domesticatedmade fit to live with humans -- by breeding or taming Dogs were domesticated thousands of years ago.more Show sample from book These are essential traits of the wolf and the wild-dog when they have become domesticated, and these traits White Fang possessed in unusual measure.†4 more to make fit for service to humans or home life -- by breeding or taming Show general definition to make fit for service to humans or home life -- by breeding or taming
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censurecensure → censured:formally criticized They censured him for bringing dishonor upon the Senate.more Show sample from book But most potent in his education was the cuff of the master's hand, the censure of the master's voice.1 more criticism Show general definition harsh criticism; or formal criticism from an organization -- such as the U.S. Senate
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antagonistenemy or opponent In the movie, Star Wars, Darth Vader is the antagonist to Luke Skywalker.more Show sample from book He watched the door for his antagonist to enter.†1 more someone who offers opposition or is hostile Show general definition for antagonist (as in: the antagonist in the film) someone who offers opposition or is hostile