My Name is Legion — Vocabulary
Roger Zelazny
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deemedbelieved or judged The producer deemed her too old to play the role.more Show sample from book "You are miserable because you sweat most obscenely," Deems observed.†15 more deemed → deems:believes or judges
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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 A deadly force was to be employed, atomic energy, to release an even more powerful phenomenon, live magma, which seethed and bubbled now miles beneath the sea itself.†5 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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approximateapproximate → approximately:about The state has approximately as many Republicans as Democrats.more Show sample from book Depth, approximately 175 fathoms.†5 more approximate → approximately:about (but not exactly) Show general definition almost, but not exact; or similar
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inferfigure out or guess by reasoning Which of the following facts can you infer from the first paragraph?more Show sample from book The inference ...†2 more infer → inference:conclusion (reached by reasoning) Show general definition to figure out or guess by reasoning
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sequenceordered set The sequence of events leading to the accident was carefully reviewed by the investigators.more Show sample from book "You would have to do them in sequence, though, or it could get mighty hot," I said.†4 more arranged in a specific order Show general definition a set of things arranged or happening in a specific order -- often chronological order
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irrationalunreasonable I have an irrational fear of spiders.more Show sample from book Now it was sinister, bringing a fear that was none the less real for my knowing it to be irrational, to the accompaniment of sensory distortions that must have caused me to reel as I ran.†3 more Show general definition not reasonable
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conjecturea conclusion or opinion based on inconclusive evidence She dismissed it as mere conjecture.more Show sample from book I only have a few conjectures.†4 more conjecture → conjectures:guesses (opinions based on inconclusive evidence) Show general definition a conclusion or opinion based on inconclusive evidence; or the act of forming of such a conclusion or opinion Show editor's word notes A conjecture can be widely believed, but the word is also frequently used to imply that evidence is insufficient to support a belief.
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analogycomparison of different things to point to a shared characteristic Her analogy is flawed.more Show sample from book The material establishes its own routes in a fashion analogous to the functioning of the brain when it is learning something.†2 more analogy → analogous:similar in some respect Show general definition a comparison of different things to point to a shared characteristic Show editor's word notes Analogies are typically used to explain something unfamiliar by comparing it to something that is simpler or more familiar. They are also used in argument to suggest that what is true for one situation is also true in the other.
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reviseimprove (change) How can you revise that paragraph to improve the expression of ideas?more Show sample from book "Yes?" she asked, and I revised my estimate as to the age of the photo.†1 more revise → revised:changed Show general definition to change (and hopefully improve) -- most frequently to improve a written document, but it can be any intentional change such as a change in an estimated amount, a plan, or a series of procedures
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contradictdisagree with Does the sentence contradict the main claim of the essay?more Show sample from book Try to imagine the conflicts, the contradictions involved in being four people at once ...†1 more contradict → contradictions:things that disagree with themselves; or (more rarely) acts of disagreeing Show general definition disagree in various senses, including: to say something is not true -- as in "She contradicted his testimony." to say something else is true when both can't be true -- as in "I don't believe her. She contradicted herself as she told us what happened." to be in conflict with -- as in "Her assertions contradict accepted scientific principles."
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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 So they attempted to adapt the basic techniques to the needs of a larger race.†2 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 They are beautiful, friendly creatures, so well adapted to their environment that they don't have to mess it up in order to lead the life they seem to enjoy.†2 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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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book Personal vengeance, perhaps.†2 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 Others take it up late in life with a vengeance and a half.†2 more Show general definition for with a vengeance (as in: with a vengeance) with intensity
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functionjob or purpose The function of the lens of the eye is to focus light on the retina.more Show sample from book Prophet, seer, philosopher, musician, there is no man-made word I know of to describe this sort of one, or the function he performs.17 more job Show general definition for function (as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity
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function#2work or operate I don't function well on less than six hours of sleep a night; and I do best on nine.more Show sample from book I worked for about ten minutes, and the drifting capsule hundreds of fathoms beneath us began to function once again.17 more Show general definition for function (as in: can't function well without sleep) work or operate -- sometimes to work or operate normally or in a particular way
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function#3computer code that performs a specific task I like Amazon's new search function.more Show sample from book ...you could always argue that no matter how elaborate the program, it was basically an extension of the programmer's will and the operations of causal machines merely represented functions of intelligence, rather than intelligence in its own right backed by a will of its own.17 more function → functions:computer code modules each of which perform a specific task
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appropriateappropriate → appropriated:set aside for a particular use The money has been appropriated, but it hasn't yet been spent.more Show sample from book But things like this never get the appropriations.1 more appropriate → appropriations:budget Show general definition for appropriate (as in: Congress will appropriate funds) to set aside for a particular use
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ethoscore values or spirit The company’s ethos centers on sustainability and social responsibility.more Show sample from book At this point, we do not really understand their ethos or their particular ways of viewing life.†2 more the set of beliefs, values, or spirit that defines a group, culture, or time Show general definition the set of beliefs, values, or spirit that defines a group, culture, or time
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tacitimplied (not directly said, but understood) There was a tacit understanding that Jessica would play good cop and Tyler would play bad cop.more Show sample from book Of tacit blackmail in me implied imperative?†1 more implied Show general definition implied or understood, but not expressed directly