The Man of the Forest — Vocabulary
Zane Grey
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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retortquickly reply She wanted to retort that he that he sounded foolish, but she made herself count to ten and thought better of it.more Show sample from book "No, I 'ain't seen them an' don't want to," she retorted.†25 more retort → retorted:quickly replied Show general definition for retort (as in: quick retort) a quick reply to a question or remark -- especially a witty or critical one
	11	top 200
scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book And, when temper was succeeded by genuine anger, she could have laughed to scorn this Harve Riggs and his schemes, whatever they were.†10 more disrespect or reject as not good enough Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
	9	top 200
dubiousquestionable or unreliable The theory is based on dubious evidence that hasn’t been verified.more Show sample from book ejaculated Anson, dubiously.†8 more dubious → dubiously:doubtfully or suspiciously Show general definition doubtful, questionable, or suspicious -- especially in a way that makes something seem unreliable, improper, or uncertain doubtful in various senses, including: questionable or doubtful that something should be relied upon -- as in "The argument relies on a dubious assumption." suspicious or doubtful that something is morally proper -- as in "The company is accused of using dubious sales practices to influence minors." bad or of questionable value -- as in "The state has the dubious distinction of the highest taxes." uncertain or doubtful -- as in "She is dubious about making the change."
	13	top 2000
ravinedeep, narrow, steep-sided valley The car plunged into a 15-foot ravine.more Show sample from book The forest that he struck into seemed ribbed like a washboard with deep ravines so steep of slope as to make precarious travel.†12 more ravine → ravines:a deep, narrow, steep-sided gorge or valley Show general definition a deep, narrow, steep-sided gorge or valley -- especially one formed by running water
	7	top 100
neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, he started down, dismounting after a little way.†6 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.
	9	top 1000
eloquenteloquent → eloquence:powerful use of language Her eloquence is unquestioned even amongst those who disagree with her.more Show sample from book Bo gave her an eloquent glance.†8 more
	9	top 1000
perilperil → perils:dangers The mountaineers faced many perils on their ascent to the summit, including treacherous icefalls and avalanches.more Show sample from book This significant speech thrilled Helen with its assurance of hope, and made her blood curdle at the implied peril awaiting the hunter.†8 more danger Show general definition danger
	6	top 100
precedeprecede → preceded:were before in time Stone tools preceded bronze tools.more Show sample from book His loud voice, hoarse with passion, preceded the scrape and crack of hoofs.†5 more precede → preceded:went or was before Show general definition to go or do before
	7	top 500
agitateagitate → agitating:stirring up emotions to increase unrest We are agitating public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.more Show sample from book This was uttered in an agitated whisper.†6 more agitate → agitated:not calm; or stirred up (often emotionally) Show general definition to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
	10	top 2000
rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book Helen loved to watch her on one of those fiery little mustangs, but the sight was likewise given to rousing apprehensions.†9 more rouse → rousing:to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
	7	top 1000
aloofsocially distant or uninterested People who don't know her, think she is aloof from the rest of the team, but she is just focused on the game.more Show sample from book Helen had never seen a face like that, which at first glance appeared darkly bronzed and hard, and then became clear, cold, aloof, still, intense.†6 more Show general definition socially distant or uninterested in something that interests others -- often thinking oneself superior to others
	7	top 1000
perplexperplex → perplexed:confused She was perplexed by the rules of the game.more Show sample from book But on the instant, perhaps, some instinct was born, or he divined an antagonism in Dale that was both surprising and perplexing.†6 more perplex → perplexing:confusing due to complexity Show general definition to confuse
	7	top 1000
resolutedetermined and unwavering She stood resolute as some complained that she was asking too much of the team.more Show sample from book Then Helen applied herself resolutely to her books until a rapid clatter of hoofs out in the court caused her to jump up and hurry to the porch.†6 more resolute → resolutely:with firm purpose or belief Show general definition firm in purpose, belief, or action
	7	top 1000
sereneserene → serenely:calmly and peacefully While I lie awake worrying, she sleeps serenely.more Show sample from book To Dale's keen ear these sounds were all they should have been, betokening an unchanged serenity of forestland.†6 more serene → serenity:untroubled calm Show general definition calm and untroubled
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strifeviolent conflict The region suffers from violent religious strife.†more Show sample from book He who had little to do with the strife of men, and nothing to do with anger, felt his blood grow hot at the cowardly trap laid for an innocent girl.†7 more violent conflict or angry disagreement Show general definition violent conflict or angry disagreement
	6	top 1000
poignantarousing deep emotion It is a poignant story about a girl who is paralyzed in a car accident.more Show sample from book It was there; the open, the wild, the beautiful, the lonely land; and she felt the poignant call of blood in her—to seek, to strive, to find, to live.†5 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
	5	top 1000
corroboratesupport The detectives looked for evidence to corroborate her story.more Show sample from book "I reckon he shore is—along with my bay," corroborated Roy.†4 more corroborate → corroborated:supported Show general definition to support an opinion -- typically with additional evidence or testimony
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juncturejuncture → junctures:points in time and circumstances At such junctures she always had an impulse to leave.more Show sample from book At the juncture Moze returned.†5 more where things come together -- especially a point in time with a critical event Show general definition where things come together -- especially a point in time with a critical event
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remonstratecriticize or argue When she has a complaint with her staff, she will remonstrate quietly and in private.more Show sample from book "But, Al—be reasonable," remonstrated Dale.†5 more remonstrate → remonstrated:argued in protest or opposition Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize
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stridentunpleasantly forceful The strident tone of the politician’s speech upset half of the audience.more Show sample from book "Swaller thet!" yelled Las Vegas, with terrible strident ferocity.†3 more unpleasantly forceful when expressing opinions; OR loud and harsh Show general definition unpleasantly forceful when expressing opinions; or loud and harsh