The Heritage of the Desert — Vocabulary
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sagea popular spice He served leg of lamb with sage and thyme.more Show sample from book A cool wind blew in from the desert, rustling the sage,70 more a type of plant Show general definition for sage (as in: the growing sage) a name for various plants including one used as a popular spice and another commonly called sagebrush or: the color of such plants (a shade of green with some hint of gray)
	49	top 2000
stallionstallion → stallions:a male horse that has not been castrated Breeders carefully select stallions with excellent lineage to improve the bloodline of their horses.more Show sample from book A third time the whistle rang down from the ridge, splitting the air, strong and trenchant, the fiery, shrill challenge of a stallion.†48 more a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) Show general definition a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) -- especially one used for breeding purposes
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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 Silvermane is an iron gray, with a silver mane, the most beautiful horse I ever saw.†24 more long coarse hair on an animal 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
	10	top 100
yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book In the heat of midday Hare yielded to its influence and reined in his horse under a slate-bank where there was shade.9 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
	15	top 2000
hobbledwalked with difficulty After injuring her ankle, she hobbled between classes.more Show sample from book Look out she doesn't go, hobbles and all.†14 more hobbled → hobbles:walks with difficulty (due to injury or physical impediment) OR hinders (made the action or progress of something difficult) Show general definition for hobbled (as in: she hobbled up the hill) walked with difficulty (due to injury or physical impediment) or: hindered (made the action or progress of something difficult)
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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 Climbing was arduous enough, yet the hardest and most perilous toil began when a wild steer was cornered.†11 more peril → perilous:dangerous Show general definition danger
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revelationsomething surprising and previously unknown It was a revelation to me. Until they gave us those tests, I had no idea that I was better than most people at clerical accuracy.more Show sample from book A Bishop of the Mormon Church has the gift of tongues, of prophecy, of revelation, of healing.11 more something previously unknown; or making such a thing known Show general definition something that was previously unknown (and typically surprising); or making such a thing known
	11	top 2000
foremansupervisor She complained to the shop foreman.more Show sample from book I'm Snood, the foreman.†10 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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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 And he shut his teeth, and narrowed his eyes, and faced it with an eager joy that was in strange contrast to the pang in his breast.†4 more 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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parcheddried out Nothing will grow in this parched soil.more Show sample from book No moisture reached the parched desert.†6 more dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty Show general definition dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book August Naab exclaimed in wrath.†6 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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endeavorendeavor → endeavored:tried or attempted I endeavored to get both sides to agree to a compromise.more Show sample from book He looked about, endeavoring to find her in the ring of light, for he felt in her a fascination akin to the charm of this twilight hour.†5 more endeavor → endeavoring:trying or attempting Show general definition to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
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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 The next instant they vanished, and the rapid clatter of hoofs down the road told Hare his eyes had not deceived him.†5 more deceive → deceived:lied or misled Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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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 The suggestion in them, implying a relation to his future, made him wonder if the good Mormon intended to take him to his desert home.†2 more imply → implying:suggesting (saying indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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creedset of beliefs Freedom of religion allows people to follow any creed they choose without fear of persecution.more Show sample from book They intermarry, and that's a death-blow to our creed.†4 more any system of principles or beliefs Show general definition any system of principles or beliefs
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austerelacking luxury (and stern) He took a vow of silence and leads an austere life at the monastery.more Show sample from book In forty-eight hours he had learned to hate the Mormons unutterably; here, in the presence of this austere man, he felt that hatred wrenched from his heart, and in its place stirred something warm and living.†1 more a notable absence of luxury, comfort, or decoration; or stern in manner Show general definition a notable absence of luxury, comfort, or decoration or: of a person: stern in manner; or practicing great self-denial
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arbora framework that supports climbing plants The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park.more Show sample from book His rider bent low to dodge the vines of the arbor, and reined in before the porch to slip out of the saddle with the agility of an Indian.3 more a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubs Show general definition for arbor (as in: shaded arbor) a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubs Show editor's word notes The framework of an arbor is generally thought of as a wood lattice made to support vines, but it can also be a natural framework such as trees.
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impelimpel → impelled:drove The desire to make a difference in the world impelled her to pursue a career in medicine.more Show sample from book His cheerfulness was as impelling as his splendid virility.†3 more impel → impelling:to make someone feel they must do something Show general definition to make someone feel they must do something
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apexthe highest point It was written during the apex of Roman power, wealth, and stability.more Show sample from book He found it not at the apex of the right lung, always the one sensitive spot, but all through his breast.†2 more highest point Show general definition the highest point or most important level of something
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strifeviolent conflict The region suffers from violent religious strife.†more Show sample from book Hare walked back to his bed, where he lay for a long time with his whole inner being in a state of strife.†2 more violent conflict or angry disagreement Show general definition violent conflict or angry disagreement