Artemis Fowl — Vocabulary
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manora large house that belongs to a wealthy person Bletchley Manor was converted into a home for code breakers during World War II.more Show sample from book The manor's security had been compromised.27 more a large house and the land around it Show general definition a large house of a wealthy person or historically: the main house of a lord and the land around it that was worked by tenant farmers
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, the commander was not prepared to risk a computer crash in the middle of an alert and so doused his cigar in the coffee cup of a passing gremlin.†5 more Show general definition despite that 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 was just stated, 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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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book A plan that could topple civilizations and plunge the planet into a cross-species war.†7 more a similar group of animals or plants Show general definition a group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together
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tentativetentative → tentatively:in a careful way (indicating a lack of confidence) The puppy approached us tentatively until it knew we wouldn't harm it.more Show sample from book They approached the doorway tentatively.4 more tentative → tentatively:carefully (in an unsure or hesitant manner) Show general definition for tentative (as in: said it tentatively) done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
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medievalthe Middle Ages (roughly 500–1500 AD) The story takes place during medieval times.more Show sample from book The only shelter was provided by the suits of medieval armour punctuating the walls.†7 more relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages Show general definition relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages (the period of European history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance -- roughly 500–1500 AD) Show editor's word notes Often thought of as a time of instability, superstition, plagues, feudal lords, and knighthood.
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attributeattribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the source of) She attributed this quotation to Shakespeare.more Show sample from book A lot of the magic attributed to the People is just superstition.†3 more attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the cause of something) Show general definition for attribute (as in: I attribute it to...) to credit (a source for something) in two typical senses: "I attribute it to her work." -- to say who or what made something happen "Remember to attribute any quotations in your paper." -- indicate the source of a quotation or idea
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interpretunderstand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book Plastering your absurd interpretations on to the most innocent of gestures.2 more interpret → interpretations:ways of understanding or explaining things Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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adversaryopponent She is his greatest adversary.more Show sample from book Perhaps a Shao Lin priest could have anticipated some of the more exaggerated movements, but these men were hardly trained adversaries.†3 more adversary → adversaries:opponents Show general definition an opponent
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sinisterevil They created a sinister plan to recruit terrorists.more Show sample from book Artemis put on his best sinister face.2 more evil or frightening Show general definition evil or harmful; or making an evil or frightening impression
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directwithout intervention from anything (in this case, not sun that is partially blocked or reflected) This flower does best in direct sunlight.more Show sample from book The effect of this gear-crunching was to flip her around in mid-air, so that her boot heels were pointed directly at the troll's head.†17 more direct → directly:straight (exactly where stated; used for emphasis) Show general definition for direct (as in: directly above; or buy direct) without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
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direct#2straightforward I left them with direct instructions.more Show sample from book You disobeyed a direct order.†17 more clear, straightforward, or to the point Show general definition for direct (as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
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direct#3instruct On the SAT test, some questions direct you to look at an underlined or numbered portion of a passage.more Show sample from book He stopped and glared into the director's mauve eyes.†17 more direct → director:to guide, aim, or manage Show context notes The suffix "-or" often converts a verb to a noun that means "a person who." This is the pattern you see in words like actor, editor, and visitor. Show general definition for direct (as in: direct a question; or direct a film) to guide, aim, or manage -- such as actions, attention, speech, a project or company
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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 Even Holly's beacon was a few shades below par, and that had a micro nuclear battery sending out the pulses.†3 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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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book This is Foaly, the centaur.31 more Show general definition a mythical being that is half man and half horse
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subsidebecome less severe I'm hoping aspirin will make the pain subside.more Show sample from book When the gales had finally subsided, he shook his index finger.1 more subside → subsided:became less intense Show general definition for subside (as in: her anger subsided) become less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps going away entirely
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subside#2settle to a lower level We can't return to the home until the flood waters subside.more Show sample from book The deeper the tunnel, the less chance of subsidence on the surface.1 more subside → subsidence:the gradual sinking or settling of land to a lower level Show general definition for subside (as in: the ground subsided) sink or settle to a lower level
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acquisitionobtaining (in this case, understanding of words) From the fifth grade onward, most vocabulary acquisition occurs incidentally while reading.more Show sample from book Artemis was perhaps the only person alive who could take full advantage of his recent acquisition.†1 more obtaining; or possession Show general definition obtaining possession of something; or the thing possessed
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alloymixture of metals Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.more Show sample from book When activated, several alloy rods in the seal's collar would be detonated simultaneously, effectively disintegrating the door.†3 more a metal that consists of more than one element Show general definition a metal that consists of more than one element
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assuagesoothe The panel will have an equal number of Democrats and Republicans to help assuage concern that it could be used for political ends.more Show sample from book D'Klass thought that the greed of the Mud People in his kingdom could be assuaged by distributing lavish gifts.2 more assuage → assuaged:soothed Show general definition to soothe (make something less unpleasant or frightening)
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ionion → ions:atoms with an electrical charge caused by the loss or gain of an electron When lithium-ion batteries are recharged, the lithium ions are moved back to the negative electrode.more Show sample from book Aiming for the weak point at the base of the skull, she let the troll have a long burst of the concentrated ion ray.†2 more an atom that has acquired an electrical charge by the loss or gain of an electron Show general definition an atom that has acquired an electrical charge by the loss or gain of an electron