Zeitoun — Vocabulary
Dave Eggers
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book Kathy watched him approach.†23 more get 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#2approach → approached:began communication with They approached her about becoming a member of the committee.more Show sample from book Any way he approached the question, he couldn't see the logic in prohibiting calls.23 more approach → approached:thought about Show general definition for approach (as in: approached her with the proposal) to begin communication with someone about something -- often a proposal or a delicate topic
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personnelemployees The company hired additional personnel to manage the increased workload during the holiday seasonmore Show sample from book Each day he met with other law-enforcement personnel, and they would map out a plan of action.13 more the people expected to obey orders in an organization Show general definition people employed by an organization or members of the military
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incarcerateincarcerate → incarcerated:in prison or jail About 7 out each 1,000 Americans is incarcerated.more Show sample from book And so they came to know the strange rules of their incarceration.11 more incarcerate → incarceration:captivity (or imprisonment) Show general definition put in prison, or otherwise confine
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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 He had resigned in 2005, a few months after the storm.3 more resignation → resigned:quit (his job) 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 She seemed to swing between worry and fatalistic resignation.3 more accepted something undesired as unavoidable 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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debrispieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around She swept up the debris.more Show sample from book The roads would be covered with debris, impassable for days.†6 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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exasperatedgreatly annoyed She was exasperated by his teasing.more Show sample from book Kathy liked to act exasperated, but Zeitoun's romantic side was central to why she loved him.5 more annoyed
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book Mohammed's accomplishments implied—proved, really—that the Zeitouns were extraordinary.†3 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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profoundintense (of great emotional depth) Her apology was heartfelt--expressing profound sorrow and regret.more Show sample from book The guilt Zeitoun now felt was profound and growing.5 more of greatest intensity or emotional depth Show general definition for profound (as in: profound sadness) of greatest intensity or emotional depth
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omitomit → omitted:left out She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.more Show sample from book From: CapZeton Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 02:01:34 +0200 To: [name omitted]@wafb.com Subject: New Orleans Hurricane-impacted areas Dear Sires, As I informed from some friends in Baton Rouge, that you have on Sept. 5th a meeting with my brother: Name Abdulrahman Zeitoun, 47 years old, at New Orleans effected zone 4649 Dart St. LA 70125-2716 where he stay, our friend saw him on your TV WAFB CH9 on Sept. 6th.†3 more omit → omitted:to exclude or neglect something Show general definition to exclude or neglect something
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congregationpeople who worship together in the same building It's a casual congregation where many people wander into services late.more Show sample from book She was given a microphone and she spoke into it, telling the congregation what she'd told the reverend, that she had been investigating Islam, and that— The preacher cut her off.†4 more Show general definition for congregation (as in: the congregation voted) people who worship together in the same building
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parisha local church community or in some places including Louisiana: a jurisdiction of government like a county Are we talking about a governmental or a religious parish?more Show sample from book The student filed a lawsuit against him, and his termination was recommended by the Jefferson Parish School District superintendent.†6 more a local church community…
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contextcontext → out of context:in a misleading manner (because the quote left out additional words that changed the meaning of what was quoted) She said she was quoted out of context and that anyone who read her full speech would know it.more Show context notes When someone is quoted "out of context" it means that selected words were quoted that misrepresent the meaning of all their words. For example, if you said "I admire their effort, but they are dead wrong if they think this will work," and someone implied that you supported their plan by quoting you as only saying, "I admire their effort," they would be quoting you out of context. Show sample from book In his children he was trying to instill a sense of the value of work, the value of whatever came into their house, but he knew that much would be lost in the context, the waste and excess of the culture at large.†2 more the setting or situation in which something occurs Show general definition the setting or situation in which something occurs
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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 She had been chubby as a child, at least to some eyes, and in her teens her weight fluctuated wildly.†1 more fluctuate → fluctuated:alternately increased and decreased in quantity Show general definition to alternately increase and decrease in quantity
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imamthe person who leads prayers in a mosque The imam was trained in Saudi Arabia.more Show sample from book "Only God knows this," the imam would tell her.†3 more Islamic religious leader Show general definition Islam: the person who leads prayers in a mosque or for Shiites: a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law, and a spiritual guide
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misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony In that state, one year is the maximum prison time for a misdemeanor.more Show sample from book The usual bail for such a misdemeanor would be $500.†2 more
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anarchythe complete absence of political authority It's not the government I want, but it's better than anarchy.more Show sample from book It was chaos, anarchy.†1 more the complete absence of political authority… Show general definition the complete absence of political authority; or more generally, complete absence of order
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equilibriuma stable situation in which forces are in balance Panic threw the stock market out of equilibrium.more Show sample from book He felt some relief in knowing that it would likely remain there, or even drop a foot once it reached an equilibrium with Lake Pontchartrain.†1 more balance Show general definition a stable situation in which forces are in balance or: a person's sense of physical or emotional balance
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blithecarefree and happy She spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation.more Show sample from book She was one of them, really, blithe and girlish in her manner and her tastes—video games, Harry Potter, the baffling pop music they listened to.†1 more Show general definition carefree and happy -- often unaware of or ignoring something that should be of concern