The Chocolate War — Vocabulary
Robert Cormier
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mockmock → mocked:made fun of She was upset when he mocked her.more Show sample from book Leon accepted this small hint of mockery from Johnson because he was in such a good mood.9 more mock → mockery:ridicule Show general definition for mock (as in: don't mock me) make fun of (ridicule--sometimes by imitating in an exaggerated manner) or (more rarely): just to make fun or to be ridiculous without targeting anyone as a victim Show editor's word notes These senses of mockery come together when a comedian pokes fun at a politician by pretending to be the politician and saying ridiculous things.
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mock#2not real Law students compete in a pretend court in a mock trial competition.more Show sample from book He swallowed, shaking his head in mock puzzlement.9 more pretend (not real)
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ponderthink about The question the audience is left to ponder is...more Show sample from book Frowning, biting the pencil, he pondered the results of his arithmetic--sales were dropping at an alarming rate.7 more ponder → pondered:thought deeply or carefully about Show general definition to think deeply or carefully about something
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book He found that people had a fear of being embarrassed or humiliated, of being singled out for special attention.†8 more humiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (decreased dignity) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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tauntintentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone She used Twitter to taunt the opposing candidate.more Show sample from book The taunt, the beginning of the old cat-and-mouse game.8 more mean teasing (intentionally angering, challenging, or upsetting) Show general definition to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults or (as a noun): an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone
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resentresent → resents:feels angry or unhappy (due to a sense of injustice) A Canadian from Toronto, she resents it when she is mistaken for an American while traveling.more Show sample from book Sometimes Archie resented them.†7 more resent → resented:felt angry or unhappy about having to accept something not liked Show general definition to feel anger or unhappiness about something seen as unjust or something that creates jealousy
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malicemalice → malicious:evil; or made with the intent to make others suffer I am not interested in hearing malicious gossip.more Show sample from book Obie smiled in delicious malice.4 more the desire to hurt others or see them suffer Show general definition the intention or desire to see others suffer
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subtlemaking use of slight distinctions She used subtle reasoning to expose the absurdity of his argument.more Show sample from book One of those exams where the wrong, subtle interpretation of the facts made the difference between pass and fail.4 more difficult to understand (requiring finely tuned sensitivity and relevant knowledge) Show general definition for subtle (as in: a subtle difference or thinker) not obvious, but noticeable with enough insight and knowledge or: able to notice or understand things that require insight and sensitivity
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grotesquedistorted or ugly She was wearing a grotesque mask that was quite disturbing.more Show sample from book "Kiss me," Janza said, puckering his lips grotesquely.6 more grotesque → grotesquely:in a gross, distorted and unnatural way Show general definition distorted and unnatural in shape or size -- especially in a disturbing way or: ugly, gross, or very wrong
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poisecomposure (calm confidence -- even when under pressure) She has great charm and great poise.more Show sample from book Archie was at the doorway, poised to flee if Janza made a move.6 more poise → poised:prepared (ready) Show general definition calm, confident, and in control—especially in movement, behavior, or when ready to act
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book He shook his head, quick vision-clearing shakings and established himself in the world once more.2 more establish → established:settled Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book Archie became absolutely still, afraid that the rapid beating of his heart might betray his sudden knowledge, the proof of what he'd always suspected, not only of Brother Leon but most grownups, most adults: they were vulnerable, running scared, open to invasion.†4 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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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 But for a moment there, Jerry had seen his father acting the part of a physician—wise and professional and compassionate.†4 more compassion → compassionate:feeling or showing sympathy for another's suffering
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wistfulwistful → wistfully:showing longing or unfulfilled desire Sitting in her wheelchair, the old woman looked wistfully at the young dancers.more Show sample from book He thought wistfully of the guys out on the football field in the sweet fresh wind, tossing the ball around before practice began.4 more wistful → wistfully:with longing or unfulfilled desire
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eludeelude → eluded:avoided (got away from) The thief eluded the policemore Show sample from book He continued to fade, fade, easy, easy, stalling until he could spot The Goober, tall and rangy, downfield where he'd be waiting if he had managed to elude the safety-man.2 more avoid (get away from) Show general definition for elude (as in: she eluded the police) to avoid, or get away from in various senses, including: "She eluded the police." "She eluded danger and finally arrived safely at home." "She always messes up, but some how eludes taking responsibility."
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elude#2elude → eludes:is not understood by What you are seeing in her eludes me.more Show sample from book Archie knew what it was and recognized it, although it eluded a definition.2 more elude → eluded:was unachievable to give Show general definition for elude (as in: your point eludes me) to escape understanding, memory, or achievement
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discrepancyan unexpected difference between two things She is on paid leave while the accounting discrepancy is investigated.†more Show sample from book Brian shrugged, tabulating his own totals once more to be sure that Brother Leon wouldn't blame him for any discrepancies.†1 more discrepancy → discrepancies:disagreement -- especially an unexpected difference between two things Show general definition disagreement -- especially an unexpected difference between two things
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exultexult → exultation:extreme happiness or elation I was filled with a both exultation and fear.more Show sample from book Now, surveying his handiwork, the crowded bleachers, the frantic comings and goings as the raffle tickets were bought and sold and the directions scrawled on the tickets, Archie exulted quietly.2 more exult → exulted:felt extreme happiness or satisfaction Show general definition feel or express extreme happiness or elation
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goadgoad → goaded:provoked (angered or annoyed) She goaded him into an argument.more Show sample from book I'm not giving up, Jerry had pledged, listening to Archie's goading voice.2 more goad → goading:prodding or encouraging Show general definition to provoke or annoy someone into doing something—often something unwise or: to prod an animal to move, or the stick used to do so
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assentconsent or agreement The patient gave her assent to the surgery, even though she was nervous about it.more Show sample from book Murmurs of assent came from the members, but Carter appeared doubtful.†1 more to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something Show general definition to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something