Education of Little Tree — Vocabulary
Forest Carter
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book I told him I didn't recollect my Pa; that I lived here with Granpa and Granma.12 more Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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testifytestify → testified:provided oral evidence in court She testified against the robber.more Show sample from book ...when folks would stand up, as they felt the Lord called on them, and testify as to their sins and...4 more make a statement as evidence Show general definition provide evidence of something -- especially to say something under oath in a court of law
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book She said she reckined most everybody had a secret place, but she couldn't be certain, as she had never made inquiries of it.1 more inquiry → inquiries:investigations Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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abhorabhor → abhors:hates She abhors violence.more Show sample from book I abhor briers, yeller jackets and such.2 more hate or detest Show general definition to hate or detest something Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.
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naivenaive → naïve:lacking the understanding or sophistication that comes from experience She criticized America's naïve foreign policy.more Show sample from book Later people would tell me that this is naive—but I knew—and I remembered what Granpa said about "words."†1 more lacking experience or sophistication, and the understanding that comes from them Show general definition lacking experience or sophistication, and the understanding that comes from them -- often too trusting or optimistic
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tediousboring I'll have to endure one of her tedious lectures.more Show sample from book We never worked so long or hard that it got tedious.1 more Show general definition boring -- especially because something goes on too long or without variation
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commotiondisturbance I looked up to see what caused the commotion.more Show sample from book There was a commotion while Mr. Smith disassociated hisself from the bench he was on and come walking down the aisle.†1 more noisy disturbance Show general definition a disturbance -- typically noisy
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mortalhuman Don't expect perfection of a mere mortal.more Show sample from book Granma said the understanding run deeper as the years went by, and she reckined it would get beyond anything mortal folks could think upon or explain.2 more merely human Show general definition for mortal (as in: mortal body) human (especially merely human); or subject to death
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repentto feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future Prisoners who repent are more likely to be released on parole.more Show sample from book You can't repent… but you shall cry out!1 more feel regret for having done something wrong and resolve to be a better person in the future
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obligationduty Although she had no legal obligation, she wanted to help him.more Show sample from book Paid his obligations, didn't he?1 more obligation → obligations:bills (that he had a duty to pay) Show general definition a duty
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nostalgianostalgia → nostalgic:with a longing for something past The music makes me feel nostalgic.more Show sample from book Some folks called it nostalgia and sadness. longing for something past Show general definition happiness that come with the memory of good times combined with a hint of sadness that those times are over
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contractcontract → contracts:gets shorter When it is cold, the metal in the bridge contracts and the joints are further apart.more Show sample from book ...shadows that jumped and contracted, only to leap up again, making the walls come alive with fantastic etchings appearing and disappearing, growing and receding. contract → contracted:shrank Show general definition for contract (as in: the metal contracted in the cold) when something gets shorter or smaller
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monotonouslacking variety and boring We hope to replace people with robots for the most monotonous work.more Show sample from book Granpa said that when things had got monotonous for ol' Slick he had gone so far as to come and set in the edge of the cabin clearing, trying to get Granpa and the hounds to trail him. boring (due to a lack of variety) Show general definition lacking in variety -- typically boring
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continuousconstant (uninterrupted) The national power grid is under almost continuous attack.more Show sample from book It was a continuous squalling, cussing and yelling all the way; like a big ball of sound that rolled down the trail until I couldn't hear it anymore.† continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity Show general definition continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity
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exultexult → exultation:extreme happiness or elation I was filled with a both exultation and fear.more Show sample from book There was no fear, only exultation, as the horse moved fast and light over the ground, as the wind whipped a storm in his face.3 more exult → exultation:extreme happiness or delight Show general definition feel or express extreme happiness or elation
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nettlenettle → nettles:a type of plant that has fine irritating hairs I ran into some stinging nettles.more Show sample from book Nettles make the best greens, but have little tiny hairs on them that sting you all over when you're picking.3 more nettle → nettles:a type of plant that often has fine irritating hairs Show general definition for nettle (as in: beware of nettles near the river) a type of plant with stinging or irritating hairs
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arbora framework that supports climbing plants The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park.more Show sample from book She said she got the Holy Ghost once at a bush arbor meetin' and got saved.3 more a shady rest area in a garden Show general definition for arbor (as in: shaded arbor) a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubs Show editor's word notes The framework of an arbor is generally thought of as a wood lattice made to support vines, but it can also be a natural framework such as trees.
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bushellarge amount After the event, we had a bushel of leftover food that we donated to a local shelter.more Show sample from book We pulled the wild onions from the ground and just a handful would carry more flavor than a bushel of tame onions.3 more a large amount (filling an 8 gallon container) Show general definition a large amount or: a unit of measure used for dry goods (filling an 8 gallon container)
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cumbersomedifficult to handle Can you help me move this box? It's not heavy, but it is cumbersome.more Show sample from book It was big and cumbersome where the minnie ball had chewed it in passing. difficult to handle and not graceful Show general definition difficult to handle or awkward
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mollifycalm She managed to mollify the angry customer.more Show sample from book Coon Jack set down, total mollified and contented, as was everybody else. mollify → mollified:calmed Show general definition calm someone who is or may become angry or upset