A Journey to the Center of the Earth — Vocabulary
Jules Verne
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phenomenonsomething that is of special interest It is a growing social phenomenon on high school campuses.more Show sample from book We had no time to watch these phenomena; we had to proceed on our way.28 more phenomenon → phenomena:interesting observable things Show general definition something that exists or happened -- especially something of special interest -- sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary Show editor's word notes "Phenomenons" and "phenomena" are both appropriate plural forms of this noun. "Phenomena" is generally used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
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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 I was not inclined to argue.16 more with a tendency or attitude that favors 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 mass was composed of inclined and sometimes vertical strata.16 more incline → inclined:angled 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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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book "To be sure," said I; "and why should not these waters yield to us fishes of unknown species?"10 more produce Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book I was yielding to the effects of hunger and cold.10 more yield → yielding:giving in Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book According to the compass we have gone northward.17 more accord → according to:based upon (in keeping with) Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2accord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book After about four hours' walking the horses stopped of their own accord at the door of the priest's house at Stapi.17 more Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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obligeoblige → obliges:requires The law obliges doctors to report suspected child abuse.more Show sample from book Often the sunken rocks just beneath the surface obliged us to deviate from our straight course.21 more oblige → obliged:required Show general definition for oblige (as in: I am obliged by law.) require (obligate) to do something
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torrentan overwhelming amount She screamed a torrent of abuse.more Show sample from book It was formed by one of those torrents of stones flung up by the eruptions, called 'sting' by the Icelanders.†20 more torrent → torrents:overwhelming amounts Show general definition an overwhelming amount -- especially of quickly moving water
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abyssseemingly bottomless pit At the end of the story, Gandalf falls with the demon into the abyss.more Show sample from book I spent it dreaming of abysses.†18 more abyss → abysses:holes or dropoffs so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply frightening bottomless pits Show general definition a hole or dropoff so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply a frightening bottomless pit
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resignationa document expressing that someone is quitting a job I know you're unhappy there, but don't submit your resignation until you find a better job.more Show sample from book I was the happiest of men; for my pretty Virlandaise, resigning her place as ward, took her position in the old house on the Konigstrasse in the double capacity of niece to my uncle and wife to a certain happy youth.8 more resignation → resigning:quit Show general definition for resignation (as in: submitted her resignation) to quit -- especially a job or position; or a document expressing such an act
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resignation#2(accepted) something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils It wasn't her first choice, but she accepted it with resignation.more Show sample from book I had to be resigned and to wait six long hours.8 more resignation → resigned:accepting of something undesired as unavoidable Show general definition for resignation (as in: accepted it with resignation) acceptance of something undesired as unavoidable or the lesser of evils
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attaingain or reach something with effort She was the first woman to attain the rank of general.more Show sample from book And to what a height of scientific glory we should then attain!12 more reach or gain (with effort) Show general definition to gain or reach something with effort
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hypothesisa seemingly reasonable, but unproven, idea The study will test the hypothesis that a good marriage is more important than a higher income when measuring happiness.more Show sample from book I was all adrift amongst a thousand contradictory hypotheses, but I could not lay hold of one.9 more hypothesis → hypotheses:ideas or explanations that are seemingly reasonable, but unproven Show general definition for hypothesis (as in: a study to test her hypothesis) a seemingly reasonable, but unproven idea or explanation based upon known facts Show editor's word notes In casual conversation, theory is a synonym for hypothesis, but a scientist would say that a hypothesis needs to pass rigorous tests before it could be accepted as a theory.
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stratalayers The Grand Canyon has many exposed rock strata ranging from 200 million to 2 billion years old.more Show sample from book The mass was composed of inclined and sometimes vertical strata.†11 more layers… Show general definition layers or: levels, classes, or groups into which people or other things are divided
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book So he was going, in the presence of this difficulty, to give way to all the impetuosity of his character,4 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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denotesindicates The asterisk ("") denotes a footnote.more Show sample from book A few light vapours, leaping from rock to rock, denoted the place of hot springs; and streams flowed softly down to the common basin, gliding down the gentle slopes with a softer murmur.†3 more denotes* → denoted:means literally; OR indicates Show general definition means literally; or indicates
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gesticulategesticulate → gesticulations:gestures (hand or body movements) made while speaking or to express something The moderator turned her microphone off, leaving us to see her gesticulations, but not hear her words.more Show sample from book He stood with arms crossed, perfectly unmoved by my uncle's incessant gesticulations.†3 more Show general definition to make gestures (hand or body movements) while speaking or to express something
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authenticityquality of being real or original The court confirmed the authenticity of the Anne Frank diary.more Show sample from book "I don't feel so very sure of that, uncle," I replied; "for we have no proof of the authenticity of this document."†2 more quality of being real or true Show general definition quality of being real or true
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allayreduce the intensity of They have tried to allay fears by saying their weapons are of a defensive nature.more Show sample from book This return of trust in God's providence allayed the turbulence of my fears, and I was enabled to concentrate upon my situation all the force of my intelligence.†1 more allay → allayed:reduced the intensity of or calmed Show general definition reduce the intensity of; or calm