The Princess Diaries — Vocabulary
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diversitythe condition of variety Diversity has strengthened our Board of Directors.more Show sample from book Now if anybody asks me to the Cultural Diversity Dance next month (yeah, right) I won't be able to wear a strapless dress because there isn't anything on my chest to hold it up.†14 more Show general definition the condition of variety -- especially in reference to members of a population group who are of different races or cultures
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boycottrefusal to buy Chavez led a nationwide boycott of table grapes.more Show sample from book She's calling for a school-wide boycott of Ho's Deli.†9 more to refuse to buy things (from someone)… Show general definition to refuse to buy things (from someone); or to refuse to participate in an activity (with someone) in order to express disapproval
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listlesslacking energy and normal enthusiasm She was listless and bored.more Show sample from book Of course I'm listless!†1 more
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harassharass → harasses:persistently bothers This man harasses his female co-workersmore Show sample from book I asked Lilly why he was so mad, and she said because he'd been sexually harassing me but I didn't notice.†2 more harass → harassing:to repeatedly bother or attack Show general definition to repeatedly bother or attack
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irresponsiblereckless It was irresponsible of her to drive after having several drinks.more Show sample from book Even though she can be very irresponsible at times, it's only with things like bills and the groceries.†2 more careless or reckless Show general definition a lack of concern about consequences
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operaa classical music play in which most of the dialogue is sung She is a popular opera singer.more Show sample from book Once, the opera came to Iceland, and every show was sold out and something like 98 percent of the population attended.†2 more a musical play with orchestra in which most of the dialogue is sung (or the art form that consists of such musicals; or describing something as related to that art form) Show general definition a form of musical theater with orchestra in which most of the words are sung, often in a classical style and sometimes in a foreign language
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reviseimprove (change) How can you revise that paragraph to improve the expression of ideas?more Show sample from book I said then we are just going to have to revise the compromise, because there was nothing in there about me having to meet with Granmère every day after school for any princess lessons.† change Show general definition to change (and hopefully improve) -- most frequently to improve a written document, but it can be any intentional change such as a change in an estimated amount, a plan, or a series of procedures
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hypocritesomeone who violates claimed moral standards She calls him a hypocrite for suggesting a green lifestyle except when it is personally inconvenient.more Show sample from book If Lilly were still speaking to me, I know she'd say men are such hypocrites.†1 more hypocrite → hypocrites:people who violate moral standards they claim to hold
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monarchya government ruled by a king of queen The monarchy is over three hundred years old, but it was forced to share power and adopt a constitution during the last century.more Show sample from book Lilly: Well, if you want to tolerate the excesses of the monarchy, you can be my guest, Michael.†1 more a government, country, or ruling family of a country ruled by a king of queen Show general definition a government, country, or ruling family of a country ruled by a king of queen
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republicrepublic → republics:governmental systems in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws The United States and each of its states are republics.more Show sample from book But Mom's been depressed ever since her last boyfriend turned out to be a Republican.1 more republic → republican:of a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives … Show general definition for republic (as in: the country is a republic) of a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws; or someone in favor of such a form of government
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marathona footrace of about 26 miles She is training to run in the Boston Marathon.more Show sample from book Forget the Dirty Harry movie marathon.†1 more Show general definition for marathon (as in: ran her first marathon) a 26.2-mile footrace; or, more generally, any long and demanding activity requiring endurance
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tactthe ability and tendency to say or handle things in such a way that others feel good about them She has the tact of a politician or diplomat.more Show sample from book Usually he waited a tactful amount of time, like a summer or at least a weekend, before asking her out.† tact → tactful:to say or handle things in a way that makes others feel good about them Show general definition the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them
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accommodateaccommodate → accommodates:adjusts for (different needs) She accommodates different learning styles.more Show sample from book And Granmère said, all prissy, "Well, if you don't try to accommodate the media, they're just going to try to get the story any way they can, which means they'll keep showing up at your school." adjust for Show general definition for accommodate (as in: moved to accommodate her) adjust something to provide for a need; or help
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attaingain or reach something with effort She was the first woman to attain the rank of general.more Show sample from book His efforts have resulted in a nation that has the highest literacy rate in Europe, some of the best educational attainment rates, and the lowest infant mortality, inflation, and unemployment rates in the Western Hemisphere.† attain → attainment:the gaining or reaching of something with effort; or something gained with effort Show general definition to gain or reach something with effort
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empiricalbased on experience or observation rather than theory Is her theory supported by empirical data?more Show sample from book Note to self: Look up the words empirical and libidinous Wednesday Night No wonder my dad was so mad about Carol Fernandez's article!†1 more Show general definition based on experience or observation rather than theory
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chateauimpressive country house (or castle) in France She restored the chateau and turned it into a small hotel.†more Show sample from book We'd have to leave my grandmother at the chateau, of course.†3 more an impressive country house (or castle) in France Show general definition an impressive country house (or castle) in France
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omnipotentall powerful When I was young, I believed in the myth of omnipotent science, technology and logic.more Show sample from book She says we have to be very understanding of him right now, because men have needs, and one of them is the need to feel progenitively omnipotent.†1 more Show general definition all powerful Show editor's word notes note: "omni" means "all". It is often said that God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent (all powerful, all knowing, and all present; i.e., present everywhere)
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negativeless than zero It is a negative number.more Show sample from book Operations on Real Numbers: negatives or opposites--numbers on opposite sides of the zero but the same distance from zero on the number line are called negatives or opposites2 more negative → negatives:numbers with a value of less than zero
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duressthreat She signed the contract under duress, fearing for her family's safety.more Show sample from book Because I am definitely under duress.†1 more threat or circumstances that force someone to do something Show general definition threat or circumstances that force someone to do something they would prefer not to do
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narrow-mindednarrow-minded → narrow minded:unwilling to consider other views She is ignorant and narrow minded.more Show sample from book You're so narrow-minded.†1 more unwilling to consider other views… Show general definition unwilling to consider other views; or limited in perspective due to insufficient background