The Divine Comedy - Volume 3 (Paradise) — Vocabulary
Dante Alighieri
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book the death that He endured that I may live22 more Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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endure#2continue to exist She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more Show sample from book Thou reasonest, 'If the good will endure, by what reckoning doth the violence of others lessen for me the measure of desert?'22 more continued to exist Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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diversevaried (in this case, of different ethnic groups and genders) The college wants a diverse student body.more Show sample from book Diverse voices make sweet notes; thus in our life diverse benches[2] render sweet harmony among these wheels.†13 more varied; OR (having differences amongst things of the same kind) Show general definition varied or (having differences amongst things of the same kind) -- especially with regard to ideas or members of a population group
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manifestshow (make itself known) Domestic violence doesn't always manifest as physical abuse.more Show sample from book ...makes manifest to us this revelation.15 more obvious Show general definition for manifest (as in: manifest destiny) obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
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vanquishvanquish → vanquished:completely defeated The team vanquished all competition.more Show sample from book If I flame upon thee in the heat of love, beyond the fashion that on earth is seen, go that I vanquish the valor of thine eyes, marvel not, for it proceeds from perfect vision,[1] which according as it apprehends, so moves its feet to the apprehended good.†15 more completely defeat Show general definition to defeat completely
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correspondcorrespond → corresponds:is equivalent The girls are using a simple code where "1" corresponds to "A", "2" to "B" and so on for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet.more Show sample from book Hence this one,[7] which sweeps along with itself all the rest of the universe, corresponds to the circle[8] which loves most, and knows most.†6 more correspond → corresponds:connects or fits together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding time period) connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched (Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
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semblanceoutward appearance Embarrassed as she was, she tried to maintain some semblance of dignity.more Show sample from book [13] Here she was silent, and had to me the semblance of being turned elsewhither by the wheel in which she set herself as she was before†11 more the outward appearance of something Show general definition the outward appearance of something -- especially when the reality is different or incomplete
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conformconform → conformist:someone who thinks and acts like others in a group Most teenagers are surprisingly conformist within their subgroup.more Show sample from book From this,[7] comes whatso seems different between light and light, not from dense and rare; this is the formal principle which produces, conformed unto its goodness, the dark and the bright.†6 more conform → conformed:complied, fit in, or was similar to what is normal Show general definition to comply, fit in, or be similar to what is normal
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book Through being just and pious am I here exalted to that glory which lets not itself be conquered by desire;7 more highly religious and moral Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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discernnotice or see (something that is not obvious) The second picture has more pixels, but the human eye can't discern the difference.more Show sample from book Now he knows much of what the world cannot see of the divine grace, although his sight cannot discern its depth.8 more see Show general definition to notice or understand something -- often something that is not obvious
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doctrineprinciple She argues that the action is protected under the separation-of-powers doctrine that is fundamental to the US Constitution.more Show sample from book But I will quickly loose thy mind: and do thou listen, for my words will make thee a present of a great doctrine.†6 more a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some … Show general definition a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some group
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ardententhusiastic (feeling intense emotion) I am her most ardent fan.more Show sample from book because of the most ardent desire of every part of the latter to be conjoined with every part of that most divine quiet heaven.†7 more feeling intense emotion (often enthusiasm or love) Show general definition showing or feeling intense emotion -- typically strong positive feelings such as enthusiasm or love
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resplendentbeautiful or impressive She looks resplendent in her uniform.more Show sample from book Of this resplendent and dear jewel of our kingdom,[6] who is nearest to me, great fame has remained, and ere it die away this hundredth year shall yet come round five times.†7 more beautiful or splendid Show general definition beautiful, magnificent, or impressive
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book But he said, "Be silent, and let the years revolve:" so that I can tell nothing, save that just lament shall follow on your wrongs.†4 more express grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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purgatorya state of temporary suffering while waiting The months between his surgery and the news that he was cancer-free were emotional purgatory for his whole family.more Show sample from book [2] The sister of Corso Donati and of Forese: see Purgatory, Canto XXIII†10 more a place or state of temporary suffering while waiting… Show general definition a place or state of temporary suffering while waiting or in Roman Catholic theology: the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited suffering to pay for their sins
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avariceexcessive desire for wealth We can try both to minimize greed and avarice and to channel them into directions beneficial to society.more Show sample from book Denunciation of the avarice of the Popes.4 more Show general definition excessive desire for wealth Show editor's word notes Like "greed", but implies greed specifically for money. The early Christian Church counted avarice as one of the "seven deadly sins."
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foreshadowforeshadow → foreshadowing:using events as signs of future events The author is known for creative use of foreshadowing.more Show sample from book [1] The stream, the sparks, the flowers are not such in reality as they seem to be; they are but images foreshadowing the truth†1 more foreshadow → foreshadowing:being a sign of Show general definition to be a sign of future events
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book [4] Were God now to interpose to correct the evils of the Church, the marvel would be less than that of the miracles of old, and therefore his interposition may be hoped for†3 more interpose → interposition:to insert between other elements; OR to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
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scintillatingbrilliantly lively, clever, or exciting We shared a scintillating conversation.more Show sample from book From horn to horn[1] and between the top and the base lights were moving, brightly scintillating as they met together and in their passing by.†2 more
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ecclesiasticalassociated with a church Many consider The Bishop of Rome to be a first among equals in this ecclesiastical fraternity.†more Show sample from book [3] The books of the Ecclesiastical Law†2 more Show general definition of or associated with a church -- especially a Christian Church