Faust -- Part 1 — Vocabulary
Goethe (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
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profoundintense (of great emotional depth) Her apology was heartfelt--expressing profound sorrow and regret.more Show sample from book with energy profound10 more intense Show general definition for profound (as in: profound sadness) of greatest intensity or emotional depth
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book STUDENT But then some meaning must the words convey.†3 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book CHORUS OF WOMEN We, his true-hearted, With spices and myrrh, Embalmed the departed, And swathed him with care; Here we conveyed Him, Our Master, so dear; Alas!†3 more convey → conveyed:transported Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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yearnstrongly desire or wish I yearn for her return.more Show sample from book How my poor heart, without relief, Trembles and throbs, its yearning grief Thou knowest, thou alone!†10 more yearn → yearning:strongly desiring; or a strong desire Show general definition have a strong desire -- often for something difficult or impossible to have
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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book Thee, with reverent awe, Down from thine old receptacle I draw!†7 more revere → reverent:feeling or showing respect and admiration Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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zealactive interest and enthusiasm She attacks each challenge with zeal.more Show sample from book Up scholar, lave, with zeal undying, Thine earthly breast in the morning-red!†8 more Show general definition active interest and enthusiasm
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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book Take heed, The import of this primal sentence weigh, Lest thy too hasty pen be led astray!†7 more pay close attention to; or do what is suggested Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Two meet by chance, are pleased, they linger there, Insensibly are link'd, they scarce know how; Fortune seems now propitious, adverse now, Then come alternate rapture and despair; And 'tis a true romance ere one's aware.†6 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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attributeattribute → attributes:characteristics The spreadsheet has a column to describe the breed of dog and then ten additional columns to indicate attributes of the breeds. For example, the second column has the average full-grown weight.more Show sample from book the loftiest attributes of men, Reason and Knowledge, only thus contemn, Still let the Prince of lies, without control, With shows, and mocking charms delude thy soul, I have thee unconditionally then!†1 more attribute → attributes:characteristics (of something or someone) Show general definition for attribute (as in: It is an attribute of...) a characteristic or feature (of something or someone)
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attribute#2attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the source of) She attributed this quotation to Shakespeare.more Show sample from book In 1587 a life of him appeared, in which are attributed to him many marvelous exploits and in which he is held up as an awful warning against the excessive desire for secular learning and admiration for antique beauty which characterized the humanist movement of the time.1 more attribute → attributed:credited (pointed to as the cause of something) Show general definition for attribute (as in: I attribute it to...) to credit (a source for something) in two typical senses: "I attribute it to her work." -- to say who or what made something happen "Remember to attribute any quotations in your paper." -- indicate the source of a quotation or idea
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deludedelude → deluded:with a false belief She is a sincere but deluded idealist.more Show sample from book Yet fixed is this delusion in our heart; Who, of his own free will, therefrom would part?†8 more delude → delusion:a false belief Show general definition deceive (convince to have a false belief)
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book Let him to you the mystery show To blend high aims and cunning low; And while youth's passions are aflame To fall in love by rule and plan!†6 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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loathehate I make New Year's resolutions every year and then loathe myself for breaking them.more Show sample from book Thither I will not go, I loathe the place.†6 more Show general definition hate, detest, or intensely dislike Show editor's word notes Word Confusion: Do not confuse loathe with loath which sounds very similar or the same. Loathe is a verb while loath is an adjective describing "reluctance or unwillingness to do something." Note that loathing and loathsome are forms of the verb loathe even though both word forms lack the "e". Occasionally, you will see loath spelled as loathe even in a published book, but it is rare enough that it is generally considered an error rather than a non-standard spelling.
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varybe different Your mileage may vary.more Show sample from book Rarely has a man of letters had so full and varied a life, or been capable of so many-sided a development.†4 more vary → varied:differed; or changed Show general definition to be different, or to change Show editor's word notes Vary is often used to describe small differences or changes--especially about things of the same type. It would be more common to say "The weight of full-grown elephants varies depending upon diet and other factors," than to say "The weight of elephants varies from that of mice."
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book Am I with thee my room to share, Poodle, thy barking now forbear, Forbear thy howling!†6 more forbearance → forbear:refrain (hold back) from acting Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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beguilebeguile → beguiling:enchanting; or enchanting and deceptive Few men could remain detached while looking into her beguiling eyes.more Show sample from book What dreams beguile you on your poet's height?†6 more to charm, enchant, or entertain someone; OR to deceive Show general definition to charm, enchant, or entertain someone; or to deceive -- especially through charm
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forthwithimmediately The judge ordered her release "forthwith."more Show sample from book One or the other, mark me well, Forthwith must leave the cell.†6 more Show general definition immediately -- (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)
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bardsomeone who composes poems about important events and people Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon.more Show sample from book No, to some peaceful heavenly nook restore me, Where only for the bard blooms pure delight, Where love and friendship yield their choicest blessing, Our heart's true bliss, with god-like hand caressing.†5 more someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and peopl… Show general definition for bard (as in: written by the bard) someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and people; or (as a proper noun) Shakespeare Show editor's word notes Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon or just the Bard.
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cordialfriendly The countries share a long border and have cordial relations.more Show sample from book IGNIS FAPUUS That you are master here it obvious quite; To do your will, I'll cordially essay; Only reflect!†2 more cordial → cordially:in a friendly way Show general definition for cordial (as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
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allayreduce the intensity of They have tried to allay fears by saying their weapons are of a defensive nature.more Show sample from book Our fairest cup I offer you, Which we with sparkling drink have crown'd, And pledging you, I pray aloud, That every drop within its round, While it your present thirst allays, May swell the number of your days.†2 more allay → allays:reduces the intensity of or calms Show general definition reduce the intensity of; or calm