Fathers and Sons — Vocabulary
Ivan Turgenev
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peasantpeasant → peasants:an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.more Show sample from book 'Piotr,' he went on, stretching out his hand, 'aren't those our peasants driving along?'†59 more peasant → peasants:used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: people of low income, education, and social standing -- especially those who raise crops or livestock Show general definition used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of low income, education, and social standing -- especially one who raises crops or livestock
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book Consequently I must go.7 more consequence → consequently:resultantly (as a result) Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book 'You had the right to call me up to the barrier,' said Pavel Petrovitch, 'but that's of no consequence.†7 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book He was overtaken by melancholy thoughts.†16 more a sad feeling or manner Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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retortquickly reply She wanted to retort that he that he sounded foolish, but she made herself count to ten and thought better of it.more Show sample from book 'And who does despise him?' retorted Bazarov.†12 more retort → retorted:quickly replied Show general definition for retort (as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one
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reproachreproach → reproached:criticized and expressed disappointment She reproached him for treating his sister so thoughtlessly.more Show sample from book Did he reproach himself for weakness?†9 more a criticism; or to express criticism Show general definition a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame Show editor's word notes The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach. "Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.
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attaingain or reach something with effort She was the first woman to attain the rank of general.more Show sample from book Being accustomed to make conquests, in this instance, too, he soon attained his object, but his easy success did not damp his ardour.†7 more attain → attained:gained or reached something with effort Show general definition to gain or reach something with effort
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advocateadvocate → advocates:publicly supports She advocates stricter gun control.more Show sample from book The materialism you advocate has been more than once in vogue already, and has always proved insufficient ...' 'A foreign word again!' broke in Bazarov.†2 more recommend or publicly support Show general definition for advocate (as in: to advocate) to recommend or publicly support (someone or something)
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advocate#2a person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause She is a passionate advocate for children's welfare.more Show sample from book You're an advocate of patriarchal despotism.†2 more a person who publicly supports Show general definition for advocate (as in: an advocate supporting) a person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause or more rarely: someone acting in the role of a defense lawyer in England's past and in some jurisdictions today
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bailiffcourt officer responsible for keeping order in the court The bailiff escorted them from the courtroom.more Show sample from book 'Have you still the same bailiff?'†9 more court officer responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of th… Show general definition court officer responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of the jury, and custody of prisoners while in court
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tranquilcalm I love a lake with tranquil blue water.†more Show sample from book 'Hoity-toity!' responded Bazarov tranquilly.†8 more tranquil → tranquilly:calmly and undisturbed Show general definition calm and undisturbed
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book 'What are you alluding to?' asked Arkady.†4 more allude → alluding:making 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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condescendingacting superior She gave me that condescending look as though I wasn't worthy to ask her a question.more Show sample from book he thought to himself, and his heart was filled with a feeling of condescending tenderness for his kind, soft-hearted father, mixed with a sense of secret superiority.5 more a manner that treats others as inferiors Show general definition treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book 'I don't recollect whether I wrote to you,' began Nikolai Petrovitch, 'your old nurse, Yegorovna, is dead.'†4 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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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book 'I came here with the carriage, but there are three horses for your coach too,' said Nikolai Petrovitch fussily, while Arkady drank some water from an iron dipper brought him by the woman in charge of the station, and Bazarov began smoking a pipe and went up to the driver, who was taking out the horses; 'there are only two seats in the carriage, and I don't know how your friend' ... 'He will go in the coach,' interposed Arkady in an undertone.†8 more interpose → interposed: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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hinderhinder → hindered:delayed or made difficult Her efforts to turn the department around were further hindered by budgetary cuts.more Show sample from book 'There's no one in sight; no one hinders us.†4 more hinder → hinders:slows down or causes problems for Show general definition for hinder (as in: hindered by) slow down or cause problems for
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repugnantdisgusting Her behavior is shocking and repugnant.more Show sample from book I am going away for a long while; and though, as you will allow, I'm by no means a very soft creature, it would be anything but cheerful for me to carry away with me the idea that you remember me with repugnance.'†2 more repugnant → repugnance:strong disgust
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vindictiveinclined to seek revenge or desirous of hurting others Not being vindictive by nature, Grant did what he could to see that the Confederate prisoners were treated well.more Show sample from book Bazarov spread out his long, cruel fingers....Arkady turned round and prepared, as though in jest, to resist....But his friend's face struck him as so vindictive—there was such menace in grim earnest in the smile that distorted his lips, and in his glittering eyes, that he felt instinctively afraid.†2 more desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone Show general definition desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone
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materialistictoo concerned with wealth and possessions She thinks Americans are too materialistic.more Show sample from book In former days there were some here and there; they had—well, Schiller, to be sure, Goethe ...my brother—he takes a particularly favourable view of them....But now they have all turned chemists and materialists ...' 'A good chemist is twenty times as useful as any poet,' broke in Bazarov.†1 more materialistic → materialists:overly concerned with wealth and possessions at the expense of other interests Show general definition overly concerned with wealth and possessions at the expense of other interests
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antagonistenemy or opponent In the movie, Star Wars, Darth Vader is the antagonist to Luke Skywalker.more Show sample from book Piotr flew off; and while he was running for a droshky, the two antagonists sat on the ground and said nothing.†1 more antagonist → antagonists:people who offer opposition or are hostile Show general definition for antagonist (as in: the antagonist in the film) someone who offers opposition or is hostile