The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest — Vocabulary
Stieg Larsson
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book It was an almost shocking feeling when the hand-held suddenly showed that it had established a connection.26 more Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book An analysis of the blood will probably establish that Salander was shot and buried here, and I'm beginning to expect that we'll find her fingerprints on the cigarette case.26 more show Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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correspondcorrespond → corresponds:is equivalent The girls are using a simple code where "1" corresponds to "A", "2" to "B" and so on for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet.more Show sample from book She says she thinks everything is connected with a little club inside Säpo, pointing to the existence of something corresponding to the Section.†27 more correspond → corresponding:connected or fitting together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding time period) connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched (Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
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correspond#2write to each other We correspond regularly via email.more Show sample from book She could see how even from day one there had been a hostile undertone in her correspondence with Holm.†27 more correspond → correspondence:communication by written letters or messages Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding by email) communicate -- typically by writing letters or email Show editor's word notes A corresponding secretary is an officer of an organization who is responsible for managing the organization's correspondence and keeping a record of it.
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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 So why did you resign from the police force?31 more resignation → resign: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 It was evident to everyone that he was resigned to his fate.31 more resignation → resigned:had accepted something undesirable 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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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book He could sense a cold shadow passing through the room, and interpreted this as a sign that the patient felt fear and shame beneath her imperturbable exterior.†17 more interpret → interpreted:translated Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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interpret#2understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book He had had the feeling before and had trained himself to interpret it as an alarm triggered by instinct.†17 more to understand or explain something in a particular way Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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paranoidexcessively suspicious that others want to harm you Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.Joseph Heller — Catch-22more Show sample from book Most of the cases, however, could never be proven, and some senior officers began to wonder whether the Section was run by paranoid conspiracy theorists.27 more with excessive fear Show general definition for paranoid (used casually) excessively suspicious that others want to harm you; or excessively fearful
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paranoid#2relating to a disorder in which one is excessively distrustful of others She was diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder.more Show sample from book It is also my duty to remind the court that Lisbeth Salander has been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.27 more someone suffering from a psychological disorder characterized by excessive distrust of others Show general definition for paranoid (used clinically) suffering from a psychological disorder characterized by excessive distrust of others -- thinking "they are out to get me"
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competentsufficiently capable She is a competent student and I have no doubt she will be a competent lawyer one day.more Show sample from book I'm not competent to judge whether or not Salander is mentally ill.†23 more Show general definition capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) -- sometimes specifically to have legal capability
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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book After the tumult of Zalachenko's murder and Gullberg's attempted suicide, Jonasson had done an evaluation of Salander's condition.†16 more evaluate → evaluation:the process of thinking carefully and making a judgment about something Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book The message on May Day has to touch on the immigrant integration question.†23 more immigrate → immigrant:a person who came to live in a new country Show general definition come to live in a new country
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disseminatespread widely The organization worked to disseminate accurate health information during the outbreak.more Show sample from book According to the PG, the 'top secret' classification means that the report may not be disseminated or copied.†5 more disseminate → disseminated:to spread widely -- especially information or opinions Show general definition to spread widely -- especially information or opinions
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forgerya fake (a copy meant to look like the original) The painting is a forgery.more Show sample from book And you're saying that it's an invention, a forgery?†6 more something that is represented as real even though it is a fake… Show general definition something that is represented as real even though it is a fake; or the making of such a fake item
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analyticallogical and systematic in seeking understanding She has an analytical mind.more Show sample from book Usually he was cool and analytical, but he knew that at some time in the future he would have to pay her back and erase the shame.†2 more relating to logical examination to improve understanding Show general definition relating to logical and systematic examination of something to better understand it -- often implying some kind of quantitative analysis
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anarchistsomeone who opposes government or authority At the protest, one anarchist set off fireworks and shouted that all rules were meant to be broken.more Show sample from book Hans von Rottinger had first hired Falun for the Section in 1986 for an operation that involved forcing entry into the home of the leader of an anarchist group.†5 more someone who favors eliminating all government or authority Show general definition someone who favors eliminating all government or authority
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minutetiny Don't eat a lot of poppy seeds for a few days before a drug test. They have a minute amount of a chemical that can cause a false positive when testing for heroin use.more Show sample from book Gullberg knew the most minute character traits, the strengths and weaknesses, of all his colleagues, but he had only a vague notion of their family lives.1 more minor Show general definition for minute (as in: minute size) small, exceptionally small, or insignificant
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minuteswritten record of what happens at a meeting The secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting.more Show sample from book She got the board to approve two decisions and enter them in the minutes.1 more formal notes (from a meeting) Show general definition for minutes (as in: keep the minutes) a written record of what happened at a meeting
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reciprocatereturn the feeling She was attracted to him, and he seemed to reciprocate.more Show sample from book When their love was not reciprocated, it could quickly turn to violent hatred.†2 more reciprocate → reciprocated:given in return Show general definition to give in return -- such as invitations, gifts, actions, or feelings