Doctor Zhivago — Vocabulary
Boris Pasternak
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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 A peasant woman began to wail.†55 more used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of l… 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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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 tell me my ideas don't correspond to reality.6 more connect or fit with 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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correspond#2write to each other We correspond regularly via email.more Show sample from book I used to correspond with them, you know, after I got back to Moscow, and then they suddenly stopped writing.6 more exchange letters through the mail Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding by email) communicate -- typically by writing letters or email Show editor's word notes A corresponding secretary is an officer of an organization who is responsible for managing the organization's correspondence and keeping a record of it.
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monasterymonastery → monasteries:residences of religious communities Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries was the largest legally enforced transfer of property in English history since the Norman Conquest.more Show sample from book He raised his head and from his vantage point absently glanced about the bare autumn landscape and the domes of the monastery.†18 more the residence of a religious community Show general definition the residence of a religious community
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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 The two boys were playing the most terrible and adult of games, war; moreover, participation in this particular war was punishable by deportation and hanging.†11 more
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sentryperson standing guard She successfully bluffed her way past the sentry.more Show sample from book A sentry with a rifle was on duty by this pile; he paced up and down the yard and occasionally went out into the street.†16 more someone who stands guard Show general definition someone who stands guard
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book This was even more important than to liberate himself.†14 more Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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reproachreproach → reproached:criticized and expressed disappointment She reproached him for treating his sister so thoughtlessly.more Show sample from book Alexander Alexandrovich turned, gave her a reproachful look, and shrugged his shoulders, but she stood her ground.†10 more reproach → reproachful:critical (full of 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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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Leaning against an upright at the entrance, I strain to make the far-off echo yield A cue to the events that may come in my day.3 more produce or give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book As a result, his feeling, still pulsing and warm, was gradually eliminated from his poems, and romantic morbidity yielded to a broad and serene vision that lifted the particular to the level of the universal and familiar.3 more yield → yielded:gave in, gave way, or gave up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book The forest, however, well rid of him, flourished proudly in freedom as though released from captivity.45 more though (used to connect contrasting ideas) Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book However much Filat tried to convince them to the contrary, Lara and Amalia Karlovna insisted that the shots were blanks.45 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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however#3in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book However that might be, he suddenly felt uncomfortable under the eyes of all these men and women.†45 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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anarchistsomeone who opposes government or authority At the protest, one anarchist set off fireworks and shouted that all rules were meant to be broken.more Show sample from book After the fall of the Zybushino republic, the Meliuzeievo Executive Committee launched a campaign against the local anarchistic tendencies.†7 more anarchist → anarchistic:someone who favors eliminating all government or authority Show general definition someone who favors eliminating all government or authority
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proletariata social class consisting of those who must work for wages to support themselves Marx did not envision a generally satisfied proletariat that found meaning and financial reward in their work.more Show sample from book His origin is even more proletarian than mine.†7 more
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superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required Eliminate superfluous words.more Show sample from book Only the superfluous is sordid.†4 more
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foalyoung horse I've trained her to ride since she was a foal.†more Show sample from book The foal, with a short, curly mane, and black as night, like a painted toy, ran after its mother kicking out its soft-boned legs.†6 more a young horse; OR giving birth to a young horse Show general definition a young horse; or giving birth to a young horse
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digressdigress → digresses:wanders from a direct course She always digresses when telling a story.more Show sample from book He explained with many digressions that they had recently bought an antique clock.†2 more digress → digressions:wanderings from a direct or straight course -- especially verbally Show general definition wander from a direct or straight course -- typically verbally
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causticcapable of damaging or eating away (such as a strong acid) Don't get it on your skin. It's caustic.more Show sample from book With a passionate haste, she looked around her at the crowd, with eyes as smarting, unseeing, and tearful as if an oculist had put caustic eye-drops into them, and all the people began to move, shuffle, and walk out of the room, leaving her at last alone, behind half-closed doors.1 more damaging or harsh Show general definition for caustic (as in: a caustic chemical) damaging or harsh -- often of a corrosive chemical like a strong acid
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caustic#2sarcastic, critical, or harsh She has a caustic sense of humor.more Show sample from book They did this by saying unpleasant things to each other, their conversation becoming increasingly caustic until an emotional storm burst and soon ended in tears and a reconciliation.1 more harsh or critical