The Light of Western Stars — Vocabulary
Zane Grey
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book There was a revival of pride that made her feel that she ought to scorn to think at all about such a man.†18 more disrespect or reject as not good enough Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
	11	top 100
neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book This crude cowboy, under the influence of drink, had affronted her; nevertheless, whatever was in his mind, he meant no insult.†10 more Show general definition despite that 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 was just stated, 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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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 Moreover, he was skeptical of any clap-trap thing with wheels and cranks.†10 more
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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 For that matter, Madeline observed Helen did not show any marked contrast to the others.7 more an unmissable difference when compared side-x-side 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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perilperil → perils:dangers The mountaineers faced many perils on their ascent to the summit, including treacherous icefalls and avalanches.more Show sample from book Madeline had to believe that a hard and perilous life in a barren and wild country developed great principles in men.†10 more peril → perilous:dangerous Show general definition danger
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foremansupervisor She complained to the shop foreman.more Show sample from book At present I have a few hundred cattle running on Stillwell's range, and I am his foreman.†12 more a person chosen to lead and speak for a group… Show general definition a person chosen to lead and speak for a group, especially at work or in a courtroom Show editor's word notes At work, a foreman is the worker who supervises and directs other workers, often in factories, workshops, or on construction sites. In a court case, the foreman is the juror selected to lead the jury and announce its decision.
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book She had a vague, swiftly flashing recollection of Alfred's first letters descriptive of the extravagant fun of cowboys.†7 more recollect → recollection:memory 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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manelong coarse hair growing around the head It was a healthy male lion with a golden mane.more Show sample from book But as the clatter increased to a roar, shadows sped by—lean horses, flying manes and tails, sombreroed riders, all strange and wild in her sight.†10 more mane → manes:long coarse hair… Show general definition long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
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languidslow, unhurried No urging could increase his languid pace.more Show sample from book Her usual languid manner vanished at a touch of the cold water.†7 more lacking energy or relaxed or moving slowly Show general definition lacking energy or relaxed or moving slowly
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book His cool, easy speech, his familiar swagger, the smile with which he regarded her did not in the least deceive Madeline.†7 more lie or mislead Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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mirthfun and laughter The room filled with mirth as the friends shared stories and laughed late into the night.more Show sample from book A merry peal of mirth greeted Stillwell's solemn assertion.†9 more
	10	top 2000
rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book Moreover, there was a satiric note in the letter that Madeline did not like, and which roused her spirit.†9 more rouse → roused:to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
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imperiousarrogant She dismissed the matter with an imperious wave of her hand.more Show sample from book How imperious you are!†8 more expecting obedience; OR arrogant; OR domineering Show general definition expecting obedience; or arrogant; or domineering
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book She stood quivering and blazing with wrath, and watched this savage fight his drunkenness.†8 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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raptfascinated She watched with rapt attention.more Show sample from book His eyes had the rapt stare, the wild fear of a man who saw an apparition, yet who doubted his sight.3 more deep interest and focus Show general definition for rapt (as in: rapt attention) deeply interested and focused (on something) -- often while admiring
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rapt#2deeply moved or filled with intense pleasure She danced rapt with the music.more Show sample from book "He say he love me," repeated the girl, in a kind of rapt awe.3 more filled with deep pleasure
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strifeviolent conflict The region suffers from violent religious strife.†more Show sample from book The fierce desert had reached up to meet the magnetic heights where heat and wind and frost and lightning and flood contended in everlasting strife.†8 more violent conflict or angry disagreement Show general definition violent conflict or angry disagreement
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impudentimproperly bold or disrespectful She is an impudent girl given to insulting strangers.†more Show sample from book It appeared to be impudently tame, and the horses kicked dust over it as they trotted by.†5 more Show general definition improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status
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covertsecret The spy was involved in a covert operation to gather intelligence on the enemy’s plans.more Show sample from book His eyes were covertly upon her.†4 more covert → covertly:done in a secret or hidden way Show general definition for covert (as in: a covert plan) done in a secret or hidden way
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poignantarousing deep emotion It is a poignant story about a girl who is paralyzed in a car accident.more Show sample from book That passed, and then clear and vivid rose memories of the rest that had happened—strange voices betraying fury of men, a deadened report, a moan of mortal pain, a woman's poignant cry.†3 more sharp or intense Show general definition sharp or intense -- typically arousing deep emotion such as sadness, but possibly having or creating a sharp smell, taste, or insight