The Thundering Herd — Vocabulary
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manifestshow (make itself known) Domestic violence doesn't always manifest as physical abuse.more Show sample from book ...such greed and selfishness as was manifested by some of the hunters.34 more manifest → manifested:made obvious Show general definition for manifest (as in: manifest destiny) obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
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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 Her peril at one time had been great, but if this herd had caught her in a stampede she would have been lost.†16 more danger Show general definition danger
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continuousconstant (uninterrupted) The national power grid is under almost continuous attack.more Show sample from book But this was one long continuous roll.†10 more continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity Show general definition continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, opportunity seemed indeed knocking at his door.†7 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.
	12	top 1000
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 "Dunn, I won't do anythin' of the kind," retorted Hudnall, bluntly.†11 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
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abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book Fresh green grass grew abundantly on the banks and insured reasonably against the horses' straying that night.†8 more abundant → abundantly:with great quantity
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yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book All during Tom Doan's boyhood, before and through the stirring years of the Rebellion, he had been slowly yielding to the call that had made so many young men adventurers and pioneers in the Southwest.5 more yield → yielding:giving in, giving up, or giving way (easily moved or soft) Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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monotonouslacking variety and boring We hope to replace people with robots for the most monotonous work.more Show sample from book Below the uplands, where the plain began, herds of buffalo dotted the patches and streaked the monotony of the gray vastness.†7 more monotonous → monotony:lack of variety Show general definition lacking in variety -- typically boring
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rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book When Tom roused next morning to Burn Hudnall's cheery call he found that he had slept later than usual for him.†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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augmentenlarge or increase Our school hired a new counselor to augment our college counseling service.more Show sample from book From the camp-fire talk Milly gathered that both the number of buffalo and of hunters were augmenting.†8 more augment → augmenting:enlarging or increasing
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foliageplant leaves It's difficult to spot the birds in the foliage.more Show sample from book But at last, toward sunset, a fringe of winding foliage marked the course of a stream.†7 more Show general definition plant leaves
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appallingshockingly terrible or horrible The live in appalling conditions.more Show sample from book The volume of sound had swelled from rhythmic pound and beat to a mighty and appalling roar.†6 more Show general definition shockingly terrible or horrible
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book So there was more than the melancholy languor of autumn in the still air.†5 more a sad feeling or manner Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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somberserious and cheerless Before she said anything, I knew it was bad news from her somber face.more Show sample from book His working, fiercely malignant visage as suddenly set somberly.5 more somber → somberly:solemnly (in a manner that is serious--not cheerful or lighthearted) Show general definition for somber (as in: a somber mood) serious (without cheer or lightheartedness); or sad
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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 Then Tom found voice poignantly to beg Pilchuck to tell him everything.†6 more poignant → poignantly:in a sharp or intense manner Show general definition sharp or intense -- typically arousing deep emotion such as sadness, but possibly having or creating a sharp smell, taste, or insight
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fraughtfilled (with something negative) The week following the diagnosis was fraught with difficult choices.more Show sample from book In a silence fraught with exquisite torture for Milly she stood there, quivering against him.†5 more full of negative things; OR marked by or causing distress Show general definition full of negative things; or marked by or causing distress
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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 Tom offered his hand, and at this juncture the horseman that had been behind the wagon rode forward abreast of the driver.†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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stolidemotionless She listened to both arguments thoughtfully, but with a face as stolid as a cow's.more Show sample from book There was not the slightest doubt of Catlee's emergence from the character of a stolid dull teamster into something incalculably otherwise.†4 more having or revealing little emotion Show general definition having or revealing little emotion -- sometimes indicating qualities of not changing or being dependable or (much more rarely): of an object: not interesting -- often large and unmoving
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book He put a hard curb on his impetuosity, and forced himself to wait and think carefully of every action before he undertook it.†1 more impetuous → impetuosity:impulsiveness (the trait of acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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luxuriantrich, attractive, and healthy She unpinned her long, luxuriant hair.more Show sample from book Trees were absent, and brush and grass had not the luxuriance common to most stretches of river bank.†3 more luxuriant → luxuriance:characterized by growing well or being richly thick or abundant Show general definition characterized by growing well or being richly thick or abundant -- as of vegetation or hair or (more rarely): characterized by luxury (very comfortable or extravagant)