Uglies — Vocabulary
Scott Westerfeld
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book By the time noon approached the tributary was gradually growing smaller.p.163.69 more approach → approached:got near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book The final approach began with a huge climb.p.62.89 more route (way to get somewhere) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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uttercomplete She suffered utter devastation when her child died in the accident.more Show sample from book Tally closed her eyes, which made no difference in the utter darkness.p.306.55 more complete or total Show general definition for utter (as in: utter stupidity) complete or total (used as an intensifier--typically when stressing how bad something is)
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utter#2say something with the voice I was too shocked to utter a complaint.more Show sample from book How had she uttered something so horrible?p.262.85 more utter → uttered:said Show general definition for utter (as in: utter a complaint) say something or make a sound with the voice
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despisedespise → despises:dislikes strongly and looks down upon She despises the people he works for.more Show sample from book Four days later take the side you despise...p.108.710 more dislike strongly and look down upon Show general definition to dislike strongly and to look down upon with disrespect
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accompanyaccompany → accompanies:travels with The nurse accompanies the old woman everywhere.more Show sample from book This officer will accompany you.p.293.91 more go 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 A certain amount of intelligence sometimes accompanies a strong sense of self-preservation.p.293.41 more accompany → accompanies:comes 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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chasma large, deep, and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface You can't leap a twenty-foot chasm with two 10-foot jumps.more Show sample from book But her first problem was getting across the chasm.p.147.36 more deep hole Show general definition a large and deep and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface; or (more rarely) any large gap or: a very large difference -- often of opinion
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book They crowd out every other species,p.173.95 more types 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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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book The big eyes and lips said: I'm young and vulnerable, I can't hurt you, and you want to protect me.†p.16.74 more easily hurt or in need of help; OR easily influenced or subject to temptation Show general definition easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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glimmerglimmer → glimmered:shined (with a dim or wavering light) The moonlight glimmered on the lake.more Show sample from book Tally caught the glimmer of the river through the smoke,p.166.25 more wavering reflection Show general definition for glimmer (as in: glimmering lights) a dim, wavering, or reflected light
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dehydrateddried out (didn't have enough water in the body) I didn't drink enough water while hiking and became dehydrated.more Show sample from book We can't make dehydrated food here, except fruit, and traveling with regular food is a total pain.p.211.85 more dried (by removing natural moisture) Show general definition suffering from excessive loss of water from the body or: dried and/or preserved by removing natural moisture
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coaxgently persuade Although she has retired from public life, we are going to try to coax her to accept the award.more Show sample from book She coaxed it carefully back over the cliff's edge, a huge shiver passing through her body as the board passed over solid ground.†p.145.24 more coax → coaxed:tried to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gently persuaded Show general definition for coax (as in: coax her to join us) try to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gentle persuasion
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sustainsustain → sustained:supported We sustained ourselves on bread and water.more Show sample from book Now that the encounter with Dr. Cable was over, her anger and defiance were fading, and there was nothing left to sustain her.p.108.11 more support Show general definition for sustain (as in: sustained by her faith) provide support or necessities
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sustain#2sustain → sustained:maintained through time For twenty years, the company has sustained its leading position in creating special effects for films.more Show sample from book Renewable energy, sustainable resources, a fixed population.p.330.61 more sustain → sustainable:capable of continuing through time Show context notes The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable. Show general definition for sustain (as in: sustained through the ages) to continue through time
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diversiondistraction (from something more important) The attack on the capital was a diversion to draw troops away from the port city.more Show sample from book "We just need a diversion," Tally said.p.347.62 more distraction Show general definition for diversion (as in: a diversion to draw troops away) a distraction -- something that draws someone's attention so they don't notice something else
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genericnon-branded version The pharmacist offered me a generic version of the medicine that cost much less than the name brand.more Show sample from book The next Tally was a much more standard morphological model, with almond-shaped brown eyes, straight black hair with long bangs, the dark lips set to maximum fullness. "Pretty generic, Tally." "Oh, come on! I worked on this one for a long time."p.39.22 more looking like a group or class rather than like an individual Show general definition applicable to an entire class or group rather than to a specific thing; or a non-branded version of something such as a medication or grocery
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junctiona place where things come together The store is at the junction of the 10 and 5 freeways.†more Show sample from book Tally cruised to a halt, surveying the junction.†p.160.82 more Show general definition a place where two or more things come together
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malevolentevil She tells vicious lies and spreads malevolent rumors.more Show sample from book The door slid open, and Dr. Cable's malevolent voice poured out.p.362.51 more Show general definition evil of a person -- wishing or appearing to wish evil to others of a thing -- exerting an evil or harmful influence
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augmentenlarge or increase Our school hired a new counselor to augment our college counseling service.more Show sample from book They augmented their diet with fish caught from the river, and Tally roasted a rabbit on a fire she'd built herself.p.332.11 more augment → augmented:added to or enhanced