Walden — Vocabulary
Henry David Thoreau
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book They told me that in a good day they could get out a thousand tons, which was the yield of about one acre.†16 more production 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 But I retained the landscape, and I have since annually carried off what it yielded without a wheelbarrow.†16 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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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book It was the only open and cultivated field for a great distance on either side of the road,29 more cultivate → cultivated:developed for growing crops Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book I am inclined to answer her with equal mystery,12 more in the mood (with a tendency to) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book sitting on a ladder sunning themselves, with their bodies inclined forward12 more incline → inclined:bent (or angled) Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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endeavorendeavor → endeavored:tried or attempted I endeavored to get both sides to agree to a compromise.more Show sample from book Let every one mind his own business, and endeavor to be what he was made.22 more try or attempt Show general definition to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
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inhabitantinhabitant → inhabitants:people (who live in a particular place) What will traffic be like if the city has twice as many inhabitants?more Show sample from book It would be better if there were but one inhabitant to a square mile, as where I live.27 more person that lives in a particular place Show general definition a person who lives in a particular place
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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 Man is an animal who more than any other can adapt himself to all climates and circumstances.†4 more change to fit a different situation; or make suitable 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 Nature is as well adapted to our weakness as to our strength.†4 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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trivialunimportant We're in agreement on the main issues. We just have some trivial details to work out.more Show sample from book I give the Latin on account of the savoriness of the trivial name.†11 more Show general definition of little importance -- sometimes more specifically describing a challenge as easy and uninteresting
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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 This was probably the same phenomenon to which I have referred, which is especially observed in the morning, but also at other times, and even by moonlight.†9 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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moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book Moreover, I have tried it fairly, and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution.†9 more
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correspondcorrespond → corresponds:is equivalent The girls are using a simple code where "1" corresponds to "A", "2" to "B" and so on for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet.more Show sample from book It is commonly higher in the winter and lower in the summer, though not corresponding to the general wet and dryness.†6 more correspond → corresponding:connected or fitting together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding time period) connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched (Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book The words which express our faith and piety are not definite;4 more pious → piety:religious or moral belief Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required Eliminate superfluous words.more Show sample from book Most men ... are so occupied with the ... superfluously coarse labors of life that its finer fruits cannot be plucked by them.6 more superfluous → superfluously:(extra) more than is needed
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luxuriantrich, attractive, and healthy She unpinned her long, luxuriant hair.more Show sample from book I got out several cords of stumps in plowing, which supplied me with fuel for a long time, and left small circles of virgin mould, easily distinguishable through the summer by the greater luxuriance of the beans there.†5 more luxuriant → luxuriance:characterized by growing well or being richly thick or abundant Show general definition characterized by growing well or being richly thick or abundant -- as of vegetation or hair or (more rarely): characterized by luxury (very comfortable or extravagant)
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proportionalrelated in amount Salespeople at our company earn income proportional to their sales.more Show sample from book Undoubtedly, in this case, what is true for one is truer still for a thousand, as a large house is not proportionally more expensive than a small one, since one roof may cover, one cellar underlie, and one wall separate several apartments.†2 more proportional → proportionally:in a manner that is appropriate or related in size, amount, or degree Show general definition appropriate or related in size, amount, or degree
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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 The natural day is very calm, and will hardly reprove his indolence.†3 more criticize Show general definition express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner
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stratalayers The Grand Canyon has many exposed rock strata ranging from 200 million to 2 billion years old.more Show sample from book When you invert your head, it looks like a thread of finest gossamer stretched across the valley, and gleaming against the distant pine woods, separating one stratum of the atmosphere from another.†3 more strata → stratum:layers… Show context notes Strata, the plural form of this word is used much more commonly than the singular form. Many Latin words that end in "um" are made plural by changing the "um" to "a"--such as stratum to strata, bacterium to bacteria, and millennium to millennia. In modern writing, changing the "um" to "ums" is also accepted for many Latin words ending in um, but not for any of those listed above. Show general definition layers or: levels, classes, or groups into which people or other things are divided
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indigenousoriginally from there Los Angeles replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day.†more Show sample from book He is more indigenous even than the natives.†2 more of local origin Show general definition of local origin