Eldest — Vocabulary
Christopher Paolini
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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accompanyaccompany → accompanies:travels with The nurse accompanies the old woman everywhere.more Show sample from book Roran knew that he risked being recognized by accompanying them, but their mission was too important for him to neglect.56 more accompany → accompanying:traveling with Show general definition for accompany (as in: accompany on the journey) to travel along with
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accompany#2accompany → accompanying:provided together The trend is easily seen in the accompanying graph.more Show sample from book I accept, as you accept all the responsibilities accompanying the station.56 more accompany → accompanying:that go with Show general definition for accompany (as in: the accompanying chart) to be present with at the same time and/or location -- sometimes provided to make something more complete or better
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book A man can endure only so much abuse before he must strike back.23 more suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant) 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 Our friendship shall endure, Eragon.23 more Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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resolvedetermination (firmness of purpose) She never waivered in her resolve to attend a good college.more Show sample from book This time Nasuada answered, "My heart is pure and my resolve is as iron."12 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 "You need to resolve this debate, and quickly too", said Saphira.12 more settle 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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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book "No," said Oromis, "even if Saphira had been raised on Vroengard using the established methods, she would still be an extraordinary flier."7 more establish → established:generally accepted Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book This time Eragon treated the question as he would a riddle, counting the number of words, whispering them out loud to establish whether they rhymed, and otherwise examining them for hidden meaning.†7 more show, determine, or understand Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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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 Now, however, he instinctively wanted to rebel, to elude the shackles they were trying to place on him.†83 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 I'll give you however many men you need.83 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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however#3in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book Holding nothing in reserve, Eragon drove Vanir to the center of the field, jabbing and slashing like a madman-determined to hurt the elf however he could.83 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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pavilionfreestanding structure without walls We're meeting for a picnic under the pavilion at the park.more Show sample from book And at the head of the assembly stood a white pavilion that sheltered a throne of knotted roots.†20 more a large structure separate from a main structure or temporary Show general definition a large building or section of a building that stands apart in function or design -- often used for gatherings, exhibitions, or specialized purposes
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dismaydismay → dismayed:sad, disappointed, or worried Don't be dismayed. I have a solution.more Show sample from book The two dragon-beasts squawked in dismay and veered to either side.†15 more sadness, disappointment, or worry Show general definition to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising
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forswearforswear → forsworn:renounced or disavowed The group has forsworn terrorism in favor of negotiating an end to the conflict.more Show sample from book Son of one of the Forsworn-the thirteen Riders who had helped Galbatorix destroy their order and anoint himself king of Alagaesia-and Eragon's friend.†14 more forswear → forsworn:to decide to stop doing something; OR to renounce or disavow something Show general definition for forswear (as in: forswear my country of birth) to decide to stop doing something; or to renounce or disavow something
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manifestshow (make itself known) Domestic violence doesn't always manifest as physical abuse.more Show sample from book She seemed more agitated than he had ever seen her, though it manifested itself only in the tension of her movements.2 more manifest → manifested:showed Show general definition for manifest (as in: manifest destiny) obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
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manifest#2document listing contents being transported The inspector asked to see the ship's manifest.more Show sample from book Roran said nothing more until Jeod mentioned that the reason Brom and Eragon had visited Teirm was to see if they could use the city's shipping manifests to locate the Ra'zac's lair.2 more manifest → manifests:official document listing contents being transported Show general definition for manifest (as in: ship's manifest) an official document listing contents being transported
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desecratedesecrate → desecrated:violated the sacred nature of They desecrated the cemetery on Halloween night.more Show sample from book Revolted by the desecration, he asked, "What,who, ate him then?"†6 more desecrate → desecration:the act of violating the sacred nature of something Show general definition violate the sacred nature of something
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discordconflict There is too much discord in the team.more Show sample from book Eragon frowned; a note of discord had entered the minds he was monitoring.1 more Show general definition for discord (as in: discord amongst the group) conflict or disagreement -- especially among those expected to cooperate or (especially in the form discordant): seeming different or wrong in context
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discord#2discord → discordant:unpleasant sounding She described the loud discordant music as a form of torture.more Show sample from book After that the only sound was the discordant music of the dwarves honing their blades.1 more Show general definition for discord (as in: discordant music) unpleasant sound -- especially a combination of sounds that sound wrong together (though sometimes done intentionally in music)
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inhibitinhibit → inhibits:slows or prevents The drug inhibits the spread of cancer.more Show sample from book Elves can't lie in the ancient language, but they have no such inhibition in ours-she could deny that Ajihad ever uttered those words if it served her purposes.3 more inhibit → inhibition:restraint Show general definition for inhibit (as in: inhibited the growth of...) to limit the activity of someone or something