Kim — Vocabulary
Rudyard Kipling
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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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 It concerns a horse—a white stallion which I have sold to an officer upon the last time I returned from the Passes.†26 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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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book Then he composed himself reverently to listen to fragments hastily rendered into Urdu.†12 more revere → reverently:with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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prophecyprediction of the future The prophecy came true.more Show sample from book Did one make a prophecy?†18 more Show general definition a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book Consequently—and this set Kim to skipping—there was a mystery somewhere, and Mahbub Ali probably spied for the Colonel much as Kim had spied for Mahbub.4 more consequence → consequently:resultantly (as a result) Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book The Government had given him a good holding in the village, and though the demands of his sons, now grey-bearded officers on their own account, had impoverished him, he was still a person of consequence.†4 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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pilgrimagea journey to a special place for religious reasons A pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.more Show sample from book My pilgrimage is well begun.†14 more a journey to a special place -- especially a sacred place for religious purposes Show general definition a journey to a special place -- especially a sacred place for religious purposes
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nonethelessin spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas) Sometimes she gets angry and loses her temper, but I love her nonetheless.more Show sample from book 'Nothing that I well remember, but some talk in the bazars, which is doubtless a lie, that even Rajahs—small Hill Rajahs—' 'But none the less of good Rajput blood.'†9 more Show general definition in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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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 'One of us who had made pilgrimage to the Holy Places—he is now Abbot of the Lung-Cho Monastery—gave it me,' stammered the lama.†11 more the residence of a religious community Show general definition the residence of a religious community
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proverba well-known, short saying that is thought to communicate wisdom She is a hard worker, an early riser, and fond of quoting the proverb, "The early bird gets the worm."more Show sample from book 'Those who beg in silence starve in silence,' said Kim, quoting a native proverb.†10 more Show general definition for proverb (as in: the well-known proverb) a short saying -- typically well-known and accepted by many as offering good advice Show editor's word notes The adjective, proverbial, may refer to a proverb or to anything that is well-known -- as in "It is a proverbial fish story exaggeration."
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subordinateless important or subservient At that time, women were thought subordinate to men in political matters.more Show sample from book The lama did not wake till the evening life of the city had begun with lamp-lighting and the return of white-robed clerks and subordinates from the Government offices.†6 more subordinate → subordinates:less important or subservient; OR to rank as such Show general definition less important or subservient; or to rank as such
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opiuma powerful narcotic Today, other drugs have replaced opium for most medical uses.more Show sample from book Those things, he was used to say, in his glorious opium-hours, would yet make little Kimball a man.†9 more Show general definition a powerful drug made from a type of poppy; relieves pain and aids sleep, but highly addictive and dangerous when abused recreationally
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sereneserene → serenely:calmly and peacefully While I lie awake worrying, she sleeps serenely.more Show sample from book Perhaps they will make me a king,' said Kim, serenely prepared for anything.†6 more serene → serenely:in a manner that is calm and untroubled Show general definition calm and untroubled
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clamorloud noise and/or persistent demands She ignored the clamor of the crowd.more Show sample from book Half a mile in the rear, Kim heard a hoarse and joyful clamour rolling down on him through the thick dust.†7 more Show general definition loud noise and/or persistent demands -- especially from human voice
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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 'A little flour, a little butter and a mouthful of cardamoms,' Kim retorted, flushed with the praise, but still cautious—'Does one grow rich on that?†7 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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pedigreerecorded ancestry The dog’s pedigree showed generations of championship winners.more Show sample from book 'That pedigree I will give thee now—in my own fashion and some hard words as well.'†23 more the line of ancestors of an animal… Show general definition the line of ancestors of an animal; or any background or history of a person or idea, showing origins and development
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auspiciousfavorable With good weather and no traffic, we had an auspicious start on our journey.more Show sample from book I would not take thee till the time was ripe and auspicious.8 more favorable; or suggestive of good things to come Show general definition favorable; or suggestive of good things to come
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retinuegroup (of people following and attending to an important person) The celebrity was accompanied by a large retinue of assistants and bodyguards.more Show sample from book Kim looked over the retinue critically.†6 more a group of people following and attending to an important person Show general definition a group of people following and attending to an important person
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expounddiscuss in detail You will be asked to expound on a teacher-selected topic from the book.more Show sample from book Few can translate the picture-parable; there are not twenty in all the world who can draw it surely without a copy: of those who can both draw and expound are but three.†4 more explain or discuss in detail Show general definition explain or discuss in detail
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hinderhinder → hindered:delayed or made difficult Her efforts to turn the department around were further hindered by budgetary cuts.more Show sample from book Why hinder him now?†3 more slowed down or caused problems for Show general definition for hinder (as in: hindered by) slow down or cause problems for
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venerablerespected They looked to the venerable old woman for advice.more Show sample from book Moreover, the lama was a great and venerable curiosity.†1 more respected (worthy of respect) -- typically because of age or position Show general definition respected (worthy of respect) -- typically because of age or position