The Scarlet Pimpernel — Vocabulary
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fugitivefugitive → fugitives:people hiding from law enforcement officers She is one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.more Show sample from book It was a crumpled piece of paper, evidently forgotten there by the fugitives, in their hurry to get away.28 more fugitive → fugitives:people running away to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation Show general definition for fugitive (as in: she is a fugitive) someone who is running away or hiding to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book between you, you will have cunning as well as valour!24 more cleverness Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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republicrepublic → republics:governmental systems in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws The United States and each of its states are republics.more Show sample from book —I have been sent over here by the Republican Government as its representative: I present my credentials to Mr. Pitt in London to-morrow.26 more republic → republican:of a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives … Show general definition for republic (as in: the country is a republic) of a system of government in which a majority of citizens elect representatives to make laws; or someone in favor of such a form of government
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inclinedhave a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something I'm inclined to believe him.more Show sample from book What food for gossip to those mischievously inclined.8 more disposed (having a tendency to favor something) Show general definition for inclined (as in: I'm inclined to) a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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inclinesomething sloping upward (such as a hill) It is a steep incline.more Show sample from book The men, obedient as machines, rushed down the rocky incline towards the beach,8 more slope (angle) Show general definition for incline (as in: on an incline or incline his head) to be at an angle or to bend
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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 But you, citoyenne, are a daughter of France, and should be ready to help her in a moment of deadly peril.†19 more danger Show general definition danger
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enigmasomething mysterious that seems unexplainable As Churchill said about Russia, it is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.more Show sample from book As for that enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, what is he to you?12 more enigma → enigmatic:mysterious
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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book But she did not heed any of these petty discomforts:12 more pay attention to Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book No wonder that in France the SOBRIQUET of the mysterious Englishman roused in the people a superstitious shudder.†13 more rouse → roused:to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
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malicemalice → malicious:evil; or made with the intent to make others suffer I am not interested in hearing malicious gossip.more Show sample from book "I think I can rely on you, citoyen soldiers," laughed Chauvelin, maliciously, "to give this old liar the best and soundest beating he has ever experienced."8 more malice → maliciously:with a desire to see others suffer Show general definition the intention or desire to see others suffer
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relentlesscontinues in an extreme manner without stopping My headache is relentless.more Show sample from book She tried to pierce the distance far away, beyond which lay the shores of France: that relentless and stern France which was exacting her pound of flesh, the blood-tax from the noblest of her sons.†11 more to continue without stopping in an extreme manner Show general definition to continue without stopping in an extreme manner -- often of something that is harsh or oppressive
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book It was the DAY DREAM, Percy's favourite yacht, and all her crew of British sailors: her white sails, glistening in the moonlight, seemed to convey a message to Marguerite of joy and hope, which yet she feared could never be.†6 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book But if he were warned, he might form new plans, be more wary, more prudent.†7 more
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audaciousbold and daring It was an audacious act of piracy.more Show sample from book That ... audacious Scarlet Pimpernel, alone and with thirty men at his heels, could not reasonably be expected to escape a second time.9 more Show general definition bold and daring (inclined to take risks) -- especially in violating social convention in a manner that could offend others
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guillotinea device used to behead people During the French Revolution, the guillotine was used as a method of execution for those who were condemned to death.more Show sample from book Sergeant Grospierre had been sent to the guillotine for allowing a whole family of aristos to slip out of the North Gate under his very nose.†35 more a device used to behead people (most associated with the French Revolution)… Show general definition a device used to behead people (most associated with the French Revolution); or executing someone in such a manner Show editor's word notes A guillotine consists of a weighted blade that falls downward between two vertical poles.
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impudentimproperly bold or disrespectful She is an impudent girl given to insulting strangers.†more Show sample from book "and your impudence passes belief," she said merrily.15 more impudent → impudence:improper boldness or disrespect Show general definition improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status
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peremptorynot allowing contradiction or refusal The judge issued a peremptory order, leaving no room for debate or discussion.more Show sample from book "Hush!" he said peremptorily, and instinctively once again looked towards the strangers.†13 more peremptory → peremptorily:in a manner that does not allow contradiction or refusal
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squaliddirty and unpleasant She lives in a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town.more Show sample from book Presently this was thrown open, and Marguerite found herself on the threshold of the most dilapidated, most squalid room she had ever seen in all her life.†7 more dirty and unpleasant;; OR (more rarely) immoral Show general definition dirty and unpleasant; or (more rarely) immoral
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veritableused for emphasis to introduce a dramatic metaphor All the pictures make the living room look like a veritable shrine to her children.more Show sample from book His whole attitude was one of intense longing—a veritable prayer for that confidence, which her foolish pride withheld from him.†6 more Show general definition used for emphasis: to describe one thing as almost like another (more intense) thing
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flippanthaving an inappropriate lack of seriousness Her response is entertaining, but the question deserves a less flippant answer.more Show sample from book All along, Marguerite had been expecting it; she would not show fear, she was determined to seem unconcerned, flippant even.†5 more showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness Show general definition showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness