The Host — Vocabulary
Stephenie Meyer
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book In my species, I am the one that bears young.35 more similar group of animals whose members can interbreed 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
	12	top 200
conflictstruggle Violent conflict has broken out again in the Middle East.more Show sample from book I considered the conflicting opinions of the Healer and the Seeker.†11 more conflict → conflicting:opposing (struggling against each other) Show general definition a struggle or disagreement in various senses, including: a serious disagreement -- as in "political conflict" the tension from two opposing ideas or feelings -- as in "I'm conflicted about where I should go to college." a violent fight or war -- as in "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" an idiom that refers to tension between responsibilities to different entities -- "conflict of interest"
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agonyintense suffering She was in agony from a toothache.more Show sample from book This body had never felt such agony before.18 more intense feelings of suffering Show general definition intense feelings of suffering -- can be from mental or physical pain
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curtbrief (using few words) Her response was so curt it was almost rude.more Show sample from book "I am," he answered curtly.†16 more curt → curtly:in a manner that uses few words or is abrupt and perhaps discourteous or rude Show general definition brief to the point of rudeness
	11	top 200
coherentsensible and clear She presented a compelling and coherent plan.more Show sample from book I was mumbling weak assurances, barely coherent,10 more reasonable and understandable Show general definition sensible and clear; or describing parts as fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner
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yearnstrongly desire or wish I yearn for her return.more Show sample from book The yearning belonged to us both; the image of their faces, one man, one child, came from both memories.†12 more yearn → yearning:strongly desiring; or a strong desire Show general definition have a strong desire -- often for something difficult or impossible to have
	11	top 1000
compassionsympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help If I see one hungry child, I feel compassion, but when I hear of a million hungry children, I'm overwhelmed and turn my mind to other things.more Show sample from book Because he was a soul, by nature he was all things good: compassionate, patient, honest, virtuous, and full of love.†10 more compassion → compassionate:feeling or showing sympathy for another's suffering
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glowerglower → glowering:staring angrily Shake hands and stop glowering at each other.more Show sample from book Jared glowered at me with disgust in every line of his expression.11 more glower → glowered:stared angrily Show general definition to stare angrily
	12	top 1000
recoilrecoil → recoiled:suddenly moved back (away from) She recoiled in horror.more Show sample from book My body recoiled from the thought.†11 more recoil → recoiled:moved back suddenly Show general definition to move backward suddenly (sometimes figuratively) especially: the backward jerk of a gun or cannon when it is fired when a person flinches (suddenly draws back) from someone or something, as with fear, disgust, or pain when a person is emotionally repulsed, as by disgust when something intended to go in one direction figuratively falls back in the opposite direction; for example, a story told to hurt someone that comes back to hurt the teller
	10	top 1000
bewilderconfuse Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.more Show sample from book The long tunnel was followed by a series of bewildering twists in opposing directions.†9 more bewilder → bewildering:confusing Show general definition to confuse someone
	2	top 100
conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book I patted the hand on my elbow lightly, hesitantly, trying to convey that I understood and wouldn't cause a problem.†2 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book My mind gave me the words I needed, and the tone that would convey what I couldn't say without using many words.†2 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book My job is to help this soul adapt herself to her new host without unnecessary pain or trauma.†1 more change to fit a different situation; or make suitable Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
	1	top 100
adaptedadapted → well adapted:well suited Penguins are especially well adapted for cold weather.more Show sample from book My mind seemed well adapted to inferring the true meanings from tones and inflections.†1 more Show general definition for adapted (as in: the species is well adapted for) to be especially well suited or appropriate for something
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intrigueintrigue → intrigued:interested, curious, or fascinated She was intrigued by his surprising comment.more Show sample from book He raised an eyebrow at my answer, intrigued.1 more intrigue → intrigued:interested Show general definition for intrigue (as in: she was intrigued) cause to be interested, curious, or fascinated
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intrigue#2secret schemes or plots I try to avoid political intrigue.more Show sample from book Uncle Guy had died before the others disappeared during the invasion, in a car accident so commonplace that even Maggie and Jeb had struggled to make an intrigue out of it.1 more secret scheme or plot Show general definition for intrigue (as in: involved in intrigue) a secret scheme or plot
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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 chagrin in her tone was not because I was upset, but because she did not like being wrong.6 more ill feeling of embarrassment 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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anomalysomething outside of the range of what is normally expected They rate a nuclear event from 1 (an anomaly) to 7 (a major accident).more Show sample from book Of course it would be wasteful to have water running to this secluded place; the souls managed details like that better than to leave such an anomaly behind.†3 more Show general definition something outside of the range of what is normally expected
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inconspicuousnot attracting attention She chose an inconspicuous spot in the corner so she could observe without being noticed.more Show sample from book I saw the whole journey now, saw her and Jared's and Jamie's careful trek across the country, always by night in their inconspicuous stolen vehicle.†5 more not very noticeable Show general definition not easily seen, noticed, or attracting attention
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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 We waited, Melanie tensed as if to run, while he lifted our acquisitions into the car.†2 more acquisition → acquisitions:things possessed Show general definition obtaining possession of something; or the thing possessed