The Portrait of a Lady - Volume 1 — Vocabulary
Henry James
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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 It must be added moreover that an incident had occurred which might have seemed to put her good-humour to the test.†24 more
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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 You know I asked you some time ago never to speak to me of a creature who shouldn't correspond to that description.†16 more connect or fit 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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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book We thought at first that the sister mentioned might be the sister of the clerk; but the subsequent mention of a niece seems to prove that the allusion is to one of my aunts.†14 more allude → allusion:an indirect reference Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book There was the danger of the noted "thinness"—which was to be averted, tooth and nail, by cultivation of the lively.†16 more cultivate → cultivation:development, growth, or preparation for growing crops Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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vulgarvulgar → vulgarity:crudeness (showing of bad taste) Her vulgarity was a turnoff.more Show sample from book He was dressed as a man dresses who takes little other trouble about it than to have no vulgar things.20 more of bad taste Show general definition of bad taste -- often crude or offensive or: unsophisticated (or common) -- especially of taste
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superficialshallow She has only superficial knowledge on the subject.more Show sample from book My first impressions (of the people at large) are not rose-coloured; but I wish to talk them over with you, and you know that, whatever I am, at least I'm not superficial.†12 more relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating Show general definition relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating (often of injuries or thinking)
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indulgeindulge → indulges:allows them to get their way She indulges her children more than is good for them.more Show sample from book Ralph took a candlestick and moved about, pointing out the things he liked; Isabel, inclining to one picture after another, indulged in little exclamations and murmurs.†8 more indulge → indulged:enjoyed to excess Show general definition to give in to a desire or allow someone to enjoy or experience something -- especially something pleasurable
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specimenspecimen → specimens:examples representative of their type The museum holds over a million insect specimens.more Show sample from book "Well now, there's a specimen," he said to her as they walked up from the riverside and he recognised Lord Warburton.†12 more an example regarded as typical of its class Show general definition an example thought to represent its type; or a bit of tissue, blood, or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
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acquaintcause to know better You should acquaint yourself with the new computer program.more Show sample from book Isabel judged best not to show this letter to her uncle; but she acquainted him with its purport, and, as she expected, he begged her instantly to assure Miss Stackpole, in his name, that he should be delighted to receive her at Gardencourt.†10 more acquaint → acquainted:familiar with OR a friend or associate Show general definition to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
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tactthe ability and tendency to say or handle things in such a way that others feel good about them She has the tact of a politician or diplomat.more Show sample from book "On this supposition," said Ralph, "he must regard her as a thorn on the stem of his rose; as an intercessor he must find her wanting in tact."†5 more the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them Show general definition the ability or act of saying or handling things in such a way that others feel good about them
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fastidiouscareful and attentive to detail She is fastidious in her work.more Show sample from book It may appear to some readers that the young lady was both precipitate and unduly fastidious; but the latter of these facts, if the charge be true, may serve to exonerate her from the discredit of the former.†6 more giving careful attention to detail… Show general definition giving careful attention to detail or: excessively concerned with cleanliness or matters of taste
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benevolentkind, generous, or charitable They called themselves The Benevolent Association because their mission was to help others.more Show sample from book The old man placed his two hands on her shoulders, looked at her a moment with extreme benevolence and then gallantly kissed her.†5 more benevolent → benevolence:kindness and goodwill
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ingeniousshowing cleverness and originality It is an ingenious solution to the problem. It is as reliable as it is easy.more Show sample from book She had often heard that the English are a highly eccentric people, and she had even read in some ingenious author that they are at bottom the most romantic of races.†7 more
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odiousworthy of hate Though they think the country's government is odious, they're unwilling to help topple it for fear of the consequences.more Show sample from book She accused him of an odious want of seriousness, of laughing at all things, beginning with himself.†7 more extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate Show general definition extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate
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minutetiny Don't eat a lot of poppy seeds for a few days before a drug test. They have a minute amount of a chemical that can cause a false positive when testing for heroin use.more Show sample from book She has travelled over the whole American continent and can at least find her way about this minute island.3 more small Show general definition for minute (as in: minute size) small, exceptionally small, or insignificant
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minute#2including even small considerations We discussed it in minute detail.more Show sample from book She had played no social part as mistress of Gardencourt, and it was not to be supposed that, in the surrounding country, a minute account should be kept of her comings and goings.3 more detailed Show general definition for minute (as in: minute description) detailed (including even small considerations); and/or careful (done with care)
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indolentindolent → indolence:laziness She never recovered from the indolence of her youth.more Show sample from book My indolence, at any rate, was one of the reasons I didn't go to Rome.†5 more Show general definition for indolent (as in: she is naturally indolent) lazy; disinclined to work
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discreditdamage the reputation of She spoke only of her strengths, but others on her campaign staff worked to discredit her opponent.more Show sample from book It may appear to some readers that the young lady was both precipitate and unduly fastidious; but the latter of these facts, if the charge be true, may serve to exonerate her from the discredit of the former.†4 more Show general definition damage the reputation of -- often causing distrust of or disbelief in
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refuterefute → refuted:argued against The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments.more Show sample from book What degree of alarm this young person took need not be exactly measured; she instantly rose, however, with a blush which was not a refutation.†2 more refute → refutation:evidence or argument that something is false Show general definition to disprove or argue against
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copiousa lot of She took copious notes.†more Show sample from book When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.†2 more abundant (large in quantity or number) Show general definition abundant (large in quantity or number)