The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — Vocabulary
Stieg Larsson
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book I found a watchman on the property who could speak a little German.... The watchman interpreted.16 more interpret → interpreted:translated Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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interpret#2understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book But it seems that not one of the investigating detectives interpreted any of the murders in terms of the Bible.16 more interpret → interpreted:understood (in a particular way) Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book Her classmates thought she was crazy and treated her accordingly.23 more accord → accordingly:in keeping with what was just stated Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2accord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book Blomkvist agreed with Vanger that the chances of a sixteen-year-old girl going off of her own accord and then staying hidden for...23 more accord → own accord:own mind (without anyone telling her to do it) Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book All four had established lives for themselves with a boyfriend or girlfriend; they all had jobs, places to live, and Co-op debit cards.11 more Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book So Irene Nesser returned to the Matterhorn Hotel, where she spent an hour hanging around to establish her presence.11 more prove Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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competentsufficiently capable She is a competent student and I have no doubt she will be a competent lawyer one day.more Show sample from book A chapter near the end of the book compared the level of competence of Swedish and foreign financial reporters.†20 more competent → competence:ability Show general definition capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) -- sometimes specifically to have legal capability
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book She had to wait for almost half an hour before an old woman with a cane approached from the direction of Djurgarden.9 more approach → approached:came near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book He was not going to find anything that his professional predecessor and his experienced team had missed, and he was undecided what approach he should adopt to the problem.9 more technique (way of doing something) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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resignationa document expressing that someone is quitting a job I know you're unhappy there, but don't submit your resignation until you find a better job.more Show sample from book You resigned as publisher, you left the editorial staff and the board, and you went to live in the woods.9 more resignation → resigned:quit Show general definition for resignation (as in: submitted her resignation) to quit -- especially a job or position; or a document expressing such an act
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resignation#2(accepted) something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils It wasn't her first choice, but she accepted it with resignation.more Show sample from book Vanger gestured in resignation.9 more accepted something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils Show general definition for resignation (as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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scrutinyscrutiny → scrutinized:looked very carefully at She scrutinized her reflection in the mirror.more Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show sample from book Because of their relationship, he came under close scrutiny.14 more inspection Show general definition careful examination of something
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swindlefraud (or deception) to steal money She stole over a million dollars in her biggest swindle.†more Show sample from book I can prove that he's a swindler.7 more swindle → swindler:someone who tricks others out of money Show general definition tricking or cheating someone -- usually to get money
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chronologicalfrom oldest to newest Events are listed in chronological order.more Show sample from book The material was all arranged in chronological order.†3 more arranged according to time Show general definition arranged according to time
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parodya humorous, exaggerated imitation of somebody's style Did you see Saturday Night Live's parody of people in a fitness class?more Show sample from book And, as you pointed out, a parody of Biblical quotations.†4 more a humorous, exaggerated imitation of somebody's style… Show general definition a humorous, exaggerated imitation of somebody's style or: a very poor imitation of somebody's style
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information technologycomputer-related She has a high-paying information technology job.more Show sample from book The only news of interest was a brief item explaining that a local politician by the name of Birger Vanger (Liberal) was going to invest in "IT TechCent"—a technology development centre in Hedestad.4 more information technology → IT:Information Technology (computer and telecommunications) Show general definition for information technology (as in: IT or Information Technology) the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
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fluctuatealternately increase and decrease in quantity "I'm not overweight. I fluctuate between chubby and curvy."more Show sample from book They tend to fluctuate.†1 more Show general definition to alternately increase and decrease in quantity
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scoundrelsomeone without moral principles He's a scoundrel. Don't trust him.more Show sample from book Do I sound like a scoundrel?†3 more Show general definition someone without moral principles
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contrastnotable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book I was childless—in striking contrast to my brothers and other family members, who seemed obsessed with the need to propagate the house of Vanger.4 more difference Show general definition for contrast (as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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contrast#2the difference between tones of an image She increased the video's contrast by making dark pixels darker and light pixels lighter.more Show sample from book Blomkvist edited a series of pictures in which he cropped the top half of Harriet and processed them to achieve the best contrast.4 more difference between tones of an image Show general definition for contrast (as in: sharpen the picture contrast) the difference between tones of an image -- as in a photo or video -- such as the quality of brightness or the intensity of shades or colors