The Bourne Ultimatum — Vocabulary
Robert Ludlum
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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tranquilcalm I love a lake with tranquil blue water.†more Show sample from book Its name is Tranquility Isle and the resort is called Tranquility Inn.†87 more tranquil → tranquility:peace and quiet; or calmness Show general definition calm and undisturbed
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book Let's just say it's a lot and you two personally can count on six figures, if everything goes according to the book.31 more accord → according to:in keeping with Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2agreement They're hoping to have a stronger climate-change accord by the end of the year.more Show sample from book He was determined to destroy the Sino-British Hong Kong Accords, shutting down the colony, leaving the whole territory in chaos.31 more accord → accords:agreements Show general definition for accord (as in: reached an accord) an agreement Show editor's word notes In this sense, accord can refer to a formal agreement (such as one written between two countries) or an informal agreement (such as an unvoiced consensus about what should be done).
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book Conklin paused, and when he answered his quiet voice conveyed his fear; it was controlled but the fear was there.†16 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book He was partially right, but he had not anticipated an embarrassment of personnel and conveyances.†16 more convey → conveyances:means of transport 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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incidentalminor expenses (that are not specifically described) She requested reimbursement of $10 for incidental expenses.†more Show sample from book But then, in the recesses of his analyst's mind, by profession and training a warehouse for both essential and incidental data, an alarm went off.†28 more something that comes with something else, but is less important than it Show general definition for incidental (as in: an incidental expense) something that comes with something else, but is less important than it sometimes in a specialized sense, including: incidental expenses or when in context, just incidentals -- minor expenses not budgeted or not specified incidental music -- music in a play, television program, radio program, video game or some other form not primarily musical. (The term is less frequently applied to film music, with such music being referred to instead as the film score or soundtrack.)
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obscureobscure → obscured:hidden or made less visible The stars are obscured by the clouds.more Show sample from book The mechanized, bulletproof vehicle stopped on the narrow path at midpoint between the two front gates nearly obscured by the shrubbery; Jason adjusted his binoculars.10 more obscure → obscured:hidden Show general definition for obscure (as in: it obscured my view) to block from view or make less visible or understandable Show editor's word notes Although this meaning of obscure typically refers to seeing or understanding, it can also refer to situation where something makes something else harder to detect or as when a noise makes another noise difficult to hear. Similarly it can reference something overshadowing something else, as in "Her memory of her dog's death was obscured by her brother's death the next day."
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obscure#2not clearly understood For some obscure reason that goes back many years, they don't like each other.more Show sample from book First, naturally, there'll be the trip to the Caymans, where, I'm told, there are excellent tailors; then perhaps a clever little yacht and a small charter business that can be substantiated as having been moved from Tierra del Fuego or the Malvinas, some godforsaken place where a little money can produce an identity and a highly credible if obscure past.10 more mysterious (not clearly seen or understood) Show general definition for obscure (as in: the view or directions are obscure) not clearly seen, understood, or expressed Show editor's word notes Although this meaning of obscure typically refers to seeing or understanding, it can refer to difficulty with any type of detection as when something is hard to hear. It can also more specifically mean vague, or mysterious, or unknown by anyone. Much more rarely, it can mean secretive.
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intrusionunwelcome involvement It is an unnecessary government intrusion into private affairs.more Show sample from book Two shrill beeps suddenly intruded on the silence of the room.†17 more intrusion → intruded:interrupted or involved oneself without welcome Show general definition an involvement or interruption that is unwelcome
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erraticirregular or unpredictable Her behavior became erratic and often argumentative.more Show sample from book The loudspeakers on the beach erratically interrupted the winds and the thunder out of Basse-Terre.†11 more erratic → erratically:in a manner that is irregular or unpredictable
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continuousconstant (uninterrupted) The national power grid is under almost continuous attack.more Show sample from book On the opposite side of each jacket and hooked to the cloth was a pair of Zeiss Ikon 8x10 binoculars continuously used to scan the darkness.†12 more continuous → continuously:continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity Show general definition continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity
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ornatehaving lots of decorative detail The hotel is decorated with ornate furniture, lots of carved designs, and gold leaf gilding.more Show sample from book Bourne suddenly walked over to an ornate brass-topped coffee table, the sort so common in the bazaars of India and the Middle East.†9 more Show general definition highly decorative or elaborate in style — whether in appearance (with lots of detail) or in language that sounds flowery and overly complicated
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chameleoncapable of changing appearance and behavior to suit different circumstances The chameleon actor can transform herself into any character, no matter how different from his own personality.more Show sample from book So the Chameleon retreats to another disguise.†45 more a person who changes opinions, behavior, or appearance depending upon the circum… Show general definition a person who changes opinions, behavior, or appearance depending upon the circumstances or: a kind of lizard that changes its colors to match the colors around it
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preservepreserve → preserving:protecting or keeping something from changing They are preserving the elephant habitat.more Show sample from book The properly uniformed officers decreed from far behind the lines, and the foot soldiers died to preserve their superiors' wisdom.3 more protect Show general definition for preserve (as in: preserve the records) to protect something or to keep it as it is
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preserve#2protected wildlife area The land was donated to the state so it could forever remain a wildlife preserve.more Show sample from book There had been things to conceal within that Oriental wildlife preserve, so it was protected by an all but impassable government barrier.3 more a place where conditions are kept as they were to protect wildlife
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dossiera collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person The detective meticulously compiled a comprehensive dossier on the suspect, detailing every aspect of his life.more Show sample from book Nowhere in that very creative dossier was there the slightest clue of a Washington connection.†10 more a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person… Show general definition a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject -- often a person's record
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inhibitinhibit → inhibits:slows or prevents The drug inhibits the spread of cancer.more Show sample from book Lemuel raised his hand calmly a few inches off the arm of his chair to inhibit a red-faced Sykes.†3 more limit or prevent Show general definition for inhibit (as in: inhibited the growth of...) to limit the activity of someone or something
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transparentcapable of being seen through with clarity The transparent shower door shows water spots.more Show sample from book Soon I'll be ice … clear, transparent ice, ice so cold and pure it can move anywhere without being seen.1 more capable of being seen through Show general definition for transparent (as in: transparent shower door) able to be seen through with clarity
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transparent#2obvious (despite attempts to hide them) She tried to hide her emotions, but her true feelings were transparent.more Show sample from book "Then be reasonable and use your head," he said coldly, suddenly feeling so old, too old for such a transparently false lack of feeling.1 more transparent → transparently:obviously Show general definition for transparent (as in: transparent lie) obvious despite attempts to hide
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felonsomeone convicted of a serious crime Each state determines how long a felon is denied the right to vote.more Show sample from book He had never had his picture in the newspapers except as a felon.†5 more someone legally convicted of a felony (serious crime) Show general definition someone legally convicted of a felony (serious crime)