Exodus — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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congregationpeople who worship together in the same building It's a casual congregation where many people wander into services late.more Show sample from book 29:11 And thou shalt kill the bullock before the LORD, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.†48 more Show general definition for congregation (as in: the congregation voted) people who worship together in the same building
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testimonythe statement of a witness at a trial Her emotional testimony moved the jury.more Show sample from book 16:34 As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.†20 more something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing Show general definition something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book 28:6 And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.†12 more good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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atonemake up To atone for sins is a common religious theme.more Show sample from book 29:33 And they shall eat those things wherewith the atonement was made, to consecrate and to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat thereof, because they are holy.†10 more atone → atonement:the process of fixing or making up for a wrong Show general definition to fix or make up for a wrong -- especially a sin (even if nothing can be done to make up for the wrong other than to show regret)
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moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book 3:6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.†5 more
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midwifea non-doctor who practices the profession of assisting women in childbirth The village has no doctor, but there is a midwife.more Show sample from book 1:17 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.†7 more midwife → midwives:non-doctors who practice the profession of assisting women in childbirth Show general definition a trained (usually non-doctor) professional who assists women in childbirth; or more broadly, a person who helps bring something new into existence or helps guide it into being
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afflictafflict → afflicted:made to suffer The region was afflicted by a long drought that destroyed most crops.more Show sample from book 1:12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew.†6 more afflict → afflicted:suffering; or made to suffer Show general definition to cause pain, suffering, or trouble -- especially something long-lasting or hard to endure
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grievousvery serious; or very bad She suffered grievous bodily harm.more Show sample from book 9:18 Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.†4 more Show general definition very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book 15:7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.†4 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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habitathabitat → habitats:the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives They are endangered due to destruction of their rainforest habitats.more Show sample from book 12:20 Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread.†3 more
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devisecome up with (invent or create) She plans to devise something to launch water balloons.more Show sample from book 35:35 Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.†2 more Show general definition for devise (as in: devise a plan) to come up with a way of doing something -- typically a creative idea or plan
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perpetualcontinuing forever A perpetual flame burns beside the grave of John F. Kennedy.more Show sample from book 30:8 And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations.†2 more continuing forever without change; OR occurring so frequently it seems constant Show general definition continuing forever without change; or occurring so frequently it seems constant
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seetheseethe → seething:boiling with unexpressed anger The customer was seething with anger.more Show sample from book Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.†4 more to be filled with intense but unexpressed emotion, especially anger… Show general definition for seethe (as in: seething with anger) to be filled with intense but unexpressed emotion, especially anger; or to move in a restless, agitated way
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inhabitantinhabitant → inhabitants:people (who live in a particular place) What will traffic be like if the city has twice as many inhabitants?more Show sample from book 15:14 The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.†4 more Show general definition a person who lives in a particular place
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hallowedtreated as sacred She was buried in hallowed ground.more Show sample from book 28:38 And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.†4 more hallowed → hallow:make holy or sacred Show general definition treated as sacred or greatly respected
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notwithstandingin spite of Notwithstanding my fear, I want to try parachuting from an airplane.more Show sample from book 16:20 Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.†1 more used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go … Show general definition used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go against it Show editor's word notes Most commonly, you can substitute "in spite of" for notwithstanding. But see the first exemplary sample sentences for other common word substitutions.
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beseechbeseech → beseeches:begs She beseeches her students to think about their future.more Show sample from book 3:18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.†2 more to ask strongly or beg for something Show general definition to ask strongly or beg for something Show editor's word notes Beseech is common in classic literature. Though its usage has doubled in recent decades, it remains a rare word in modern writing. Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Beseech is similar to beg or entreat. Beg implies the request for a personal favor, while entreat implies an attempt to overcome resistance.
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transgresstransgress → transgressed:violated Her actions transgressed the boundaries of acceptable behavior.more Show sample from book 23:21 Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.†1 more transgress → transgressions:acts that violate rules, promises, or social norms Show general definition to violate a rule, promise, or social norm
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wresttake (with effort) The radical wing of the party is trying to wrest control from the moderates.more Show sample from book 23:6 Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.†1 more obtain with difficult effort or force Show general definition obtain with difficult effort or force
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pestilencewidespread disease The Black Death was a pestilence that killed an estimated 30% of the European population in the 14th century.more Show sample from book 9:15 For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth.†1 more widespread disease (usually severe)… Show general definition widespread disease (usually severe); or any severely harmful or evil influence that is hard to get rid of