Eclipse — Vocabulary
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book She focused on her pile for a minute.†27 more focus → focused:concentrated Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book She was so close to what she wanted — the focus of her whole existence for more than a year now was justso close.†27 more where attention is concentrated Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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mockmock → mocked:made fun of She was upset when he mocked her.more Show sample from book He grinned a mocking grin.9 more mock → mocking:making fun Show general definition for mock (as in: don't mock me) make fun of (ridicule--sometimes by imitating in an exaggerated manner) or (more rarely): just to make fun or to be ridiculous without targeting anyone as a victim Show editor's word notes These senses of mockery come together when a comedian pokes fun at a politician by pretending to be the politician and saying ridiculous things.
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mock#2not real Law students compete in a pretend court in a mock trial competition.more Show sample from book Because Embry was clearly the thinner gray wolf with the dark spots on his back, who sat so patiently watching, while Quil — deep chocolate brown, lighter over his face — twitched constantly, looking like he was dying to join in the mock fight.9 more pretend (not real)
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deliberatedeliberate → deliberately:intentionally She didn't forget. She deliberately skipped the meeting.more Show sample from book "Don't worry about me," he insisted, smiling with deliberate cheer, too brightly.11 more intentional Show general definition for deliberate (as in: deliberate insult) to do something intentionally (do it on purpose)
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deliberate#2deliberate → deliberated:thought and discussed We deliberated into the evening.more Show sample from book Edward scrutinized my face while I deliberated.11 more deliberate → deliberated:thought with great care Show general definition for deliberate (as in: need to deliberate) to think about or discuss -- especially with great care
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resolvedetermination (firmness of purpose) She never waivered in her resolve to attend a good college.more Show sample from book I labored to put some resolve into my tone.7 more 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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resolve#2resolve → resolved:settled or solved Three of the five issues have already been resolved.more Show sample from book Perhaps if we can talk to these young ones, explain the rules, it can be resolved peacefully.7 more resolve → resolved:settled Show general definition for resolve (as in: How was the problem resolved?) to solve a problem, settle a disagreement, or for a situation to change
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subtleunderstated (so as not to draw attention to itself) Her warning was subtle, but unmistakable.more Show sample from book Charlie, in an obvious maneuver that he meant to be subtle, shrugged in between us and put his arm around my shoulders.6 more understated so as not to draw attention Show general definition for subtle (as in: a subtle shade of blue) understated so as not to draw excess attention
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subtle#2making use of slight distinctions She used subtle reasoning to expose the absurdity of his argument.more Show sample from book Absentmindedly, I twisted my right hand to the side, and watched the sunlight glitter subtly off the scar James had left there.6 more subtle → subtly:in a slightly noticeable manner Show general definition for subtle (as in: a subtle difference or thinker) not obvious, but noticeable with enough insight and knowledge or: able to notice or understand things that require insight and sensitivity
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glowerglower → glowering:staring angrily Shake hands and stop glowering at each other.more Show sample from book I was shocked to see that he was glowering at Alice, his hands fisted in anger.16 more Show general definition to stare angrily
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agonyintense suffering She was in agony from a toothache.more Show sample from book and Seth, howling in agony .17 more intense feelings of suffering (can be from mental or physical pain) Show general definition intense feelings of suffering -- can be from mental or physical pain
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book Alice, however, found the question very interesting.†5 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book With another shock, I realized that the circle was made up of Taha Aki's great — to however many degrees — grandsons.5 more whatever amount of Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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feintdeceptive maneuver The attack from the south was just a feint to distract us from the real attack.Mark Twain — The Innocents Abroadmore Show sample from book She would keep repeating the same pattern — feint and run, feint and run — until she found a hole through my defenders.†4 more any distracting or deceptive maneuver; OR the act of making the maneuver Show general definition any distracting or deceptive maneuver; or the act of making the maneuver Show editor's word notes Feint is most typically used for physical maneuvers as when boxing, fencing, or moving troops where a mock attack diverts attention from the real attack. But it can also be used much more generally as when Charlotte Bronte wrote of "a mere feint of politeness."
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disgruntleddissatisfied We have a line of disgruntled customers who have been waiting too long.more Show sample from book While they discussed things to do in Port Angeles or maybe Hoquiam, I began to feel disgruntled.†3 more dissatisfied - typically unhappy and annoyed Show general definition dissatisfied - typically unhappy and annoyed
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petulantunreasonably annoyed or upset She stomped her foot like a petulant child.more Show sample from book My voice was petulant.2 more Show general definition unreasonably annoyed or upset or: easily annoyed or upset
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chagrinbad feeling such as embarrassment or disappointment I bragged about how good our team was and then, much to my chagrin, we lost.more Show sample from book The blood rushed into my face, fueled by irritation and chagrin.†3 more bad feeling such as embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance Show general definition a bad feeling such as embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance -- especially due to a disconcerting event, mistake or other blow to the ego
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charadefalse display The politician's promises were nothing more than a charade, designed to win votes without any intention of follow-through.Fred Wertheimermore Show sample from book Alice dropped me off in the morning, in keeping with the slumber party charade.†3 more a situation in which people act as though something is true that is not Show general definition a situation in which people act as though something is true that is not
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consternationdismay (unhappiness and worry) Much to the consternation of Congress, raising the tax decreased tax collections as manufacturers moved to other countries.more Show sample from book It wasn't until I pulled the truck in and got out that I realized the consternation might not be entirely about my safety this time.†2 more dismay (unhappiness, worry, and often confusion) Show general definition dismay (unhappiness, worry, and often confusion) -- typically over something unexpected