Red: The Heroic Rescue — Vocabulary
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hordevery large number A horde of reporters descended on the small town.more Show sample from book The Horde's attack had come from the canyon lands, through the Natalga Gap.†242 more a large number Show general definition a very large number -- typically of people, animals, or insects on the move
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book There are already rumblings of a preemptive nuclear strike, and I think Dwight might reverse himself on this one.†17 more nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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bronzea brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.more Show sample from book A Council member lifted two heavy bronze swords from the floor by his stool and set them on the stage.19 more made of a type of high-quality metal Show general definition for bronze (as in: bronze won't corrode in salt water) a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin Show editor's word notes Bronze metals in the Olympics and many other contests are awarded for third place. With the discovery of bronze (about 3,000 BC), people could make tools and weapons that were harder and more durable than those made of copper and stone that preceded bronze.
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stallionstallion → stallions:a male horse that has not been castrated Breeders carefully select stallions with excellent lineage to improve the bloodline of their horses.more Show sample from book Thomas flew over the hill's crest, leaned back, and pulled the stallion to a stamping halt.†17 more a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) Show general definition a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) -- especially one used for breeding purposes
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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book If he refuses to change his doctrine and loses, he will be banished as the law requires.†9 more banish → banished:expelled or gotten rid of Show general definition to expel or get rid of in various senses, including: to force someone to leave a country as punishment to push an idea from the mind
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perimeterouter edges Don't go beyond the perimeter of the campgrounds.more Show sample from book Take the canyon back to the forest and bring the reinforcements at the perimeter forward.†11 more the outer edge Show general definition the outer edge The exact meaning of perimeter can depend upon its context. For example: "Stay inside the defensive perimeter." -- the outer edges of the area that is defended "It is common on the city's perimeter." -- the outer edges of the city "What is the perimeter of the square?" -- the sum of the length of the sides of a geometric shape
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treasonbetraying one's own country He was executed for treason in a time of war.more Show sample from book We believe the best way to deal with him is now, to make an example of any such treasonous talk.†11 more treason → treasonous:involving betrayal Show context notes The suffix "-ous" in treasonous means full of. This is the same pattern you see in words like dangerous, poisonous, and humorous. Show general definition betraying someone or something -- typically betraying one's own country (in this context, to betray is to not be loyal--often by helping enemies)
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simulateimitate or represent A computer model is used to simulate the effects of wind.more Show sample from book She showed them the same computer simulation that he'd seen in Bangkok, and when the screen went blue at the end, the questions came to a halt.†7 more simulate → simulation:something that is not real, but is made to imitate or behave like something that is Show general definition make an imitation or representation of
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yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book Everyone knows that Hunter is far too swift with his sword to yield to this senseless strategy of my father's.6 more give in, give way, or give up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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revelationsomething surprising and previously unknown It was a revelation to me. Until they gave us those tests, I had no idea that I was better than most people at clerical accuracy.more Show sample from book The revelation delivered a long moment of silence.9 more something previously unknown; or making such a thing known Show general definition something that was previously unknown (and typically surprising); or making such a thing known
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genea DNA sequence or unit of heredity that influences biological traits The gene determines hair color.more Show sample from book So then, the virus she engineered to disable these genes might also work!†10 more gene → genes:DNA sequences or units of heredity that influence biological traits
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book As is required, three elders have called for an inquiry before the people as is allowed by law.†6 more questioning or investigating Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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conspireconspire → conspired:secretly planned together The hackers conspired to breach the bank's security system, aiming to steal millions of dollars.more Show sample from book His former lieutenant may have gone off the deep end, but he would never conspire against his own people.†8 more secretly plan together to do something Show general definition secretly plan together to do something -- especially something illegal or harmful or: of events and circumstances: seemingly cooperate to achieve something
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deceptiondeceiving or misleading The law is intended to defeat denial and deception strategies.more Show sample from book The children who were born after the Great Deception took the names of their fathers.†5 more the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads Show general definition the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads
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mutationchange in the genes The gene (which greatly increases the carrier's chance of getting colon cancer by age 80) is believed to have been tracked to a mutation in the Fry family in 1630.more Show sample from book There is no way to predict mutations of this kind.†13 more mutation → mutations:a change in the genes that determine biological traits… Show general definition a change in the genes that determine biological traits; or the result of the change
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blasphemydisrespect of something considered sacred The government of the Muslim nation monitors major websites for blasphemy.more Show sample from book Speaking against the Great Romance was blasphemy!†7 more disrespectful of something considered sacred Show general definition something said or done that is disrespectful of something considered sacred -- especially God or religion
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defiledefile → defiled:polluted They defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it.more Show sample from book The only condition we have for living in the forest is that we bathe regularly and keep the lakes from being defiled with blood.†6 more defile → defiled:spoiled the beauty or purity of something Show general definition to spoil the beauty or purity of something in various senses, including: pollute a pristine lake harm a reputation or good name damage or disrespect something sacred take a person's virginity in a disrespectful way
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ambivalentwith mixed feelings Polling indicates the public is ambivalent on the subject. Their opinions change depending upon the latest headlines.more Show sample from book He seemed ambivalent.†2 more Show general definition having mixed feelings about something -- such as when part of you wants to do something and part of you does not
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facilitatefacilitate → facilitates:makes easier The new headquarters facilitates inter-department communication.more Show sample from book You can facilitate this shift in global power and live as a part of the leadership you've all secretly wanted for so many years, or you can deny me and die with the rest.†1 more make easier Show general definition make easier
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audaciousbold and daring It was an audacious act of piracy.more Show sample from book You actually have the audacity to parade a circus act in front of us at a time like this?†2 more audacious → audacity:boldness and daring Show general definition bold and daring (inclined to take risks) -- especially in violating social convention in a manner that could offend others