Breaking Dawn — Vocabulary
Stephenie Meyer
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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book She is not an immortal.45 more someone who lives forever Show general definition living or existing forever or: someone famous throughout history or: someone who will never die -- such as a mythological god
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perspectiveway of seeing or thinking about things A child who was abused with have a different perspective of family life than one raised in a nurturing home.more Show sample from book It shaped his whole perspective.8 more way of seeing and thinking about things Show general definition for perspective (as in: Look at it from her perspective) a particular way of seeing or thinking about things
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perspective#2a sensible view of a situation She loses perspective and continually wants to change the plan in a manner that depends on the most recent complaint.more Show sample from book She thought about the things that were worse, the black pictures in my head, while I tried to tune her out without much success. She was able to look at them with some distance, some perspective, and I had to admit that this was helpful.8 more Show general definition for perspective (as in: Keep it in perspective) a sensible view of a situation that considers its different parts in a balanced way
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subtlemaking use of slight distinctions She used subtle reasoning to expose the absurdity of his argument.more Show sample from book The difference between Renesmee an hour ago and Renesmee now was subtler.14 more subtle → subtler:less noticeable Show general definition for subtle (as in: a subtle difference or thinker) not obvious, but noticeable with enough insight and knowledge or: able to notice or understand things that require insight and sensitivity
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book I gritted my teeth and reminded myself of the negative consequences when I'd let my temper get away from me yesterday.†5 more bad or harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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negative#2indicated criticism or disagreement The responses to my plan were negative.more Show sample from book He waited, ignoring the negative answer because he could hear the conflict in my thoughts.†5 more indicating an answer of "no" Show general definition for negative (as in: negative feedback from customers) to express criticism or disagreement, or (especially when talking over a radio or in a military setting) to say "no"
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conceiveunderstand It’s difficult to conceive how vast the universe is.more Show sample from book Though Edward clearly—if inconceivably—preferred me, I wouldn't be able to help making comparisons.4 more conceive → inconceivably:in a manner that is not able to be understood or imagined Show context notes The prefix "in-" in inconceivably means not and reverses the meaning of conceivably. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition for conceive (as in: conceive the idea) to originate, understand, or imagine
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conceive#2become pregnant After years of trying, she was finally able to conceive.more Show sample from book How could we know that a human was able conceive a child with one of us—4 more create through pregnancy Show general definition for conceive (as in: conceived their first child) become pregnant or fertilize an egg
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perimeterouter edges Don't go beyond the perimeter of the campgrounds.more Show sample from book Run the western perimeter.†11 more the outer edge Show general definition the outer edge The exact meaning of perimeter can depend upon its context. For example: "Stay inside the defensive perimeter." -- the outer edges of the area that is defended "It is common on the city's perimeter." -- the outer edges of the city "What is the perimeter of the square?" -- the sum of the length of the sides of a geometric shape
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speculatespeculate → speculated:thought and guessed without certainty Philosophers have speculated on the question for thousands of years.more Show sample from book I guessed he was trying not to speculate too much, trying to keep my behavior off his mind.8 more think to try to figure something out when there can be no certainty Show general definition for speculate (as in: don't know, but I'll speculate) to think about, wonder, guess or theorize with much uncertainty
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nomadicmoving from place to place The nomadic tribe traveled from place to place, following the herds of animals that provided their sustenance.more Show sample from book Or keeping clear of humans altogether—except at mealtime—the way nomads like James and Victoria had lived; the way Jasper's friends, Peter and Charlotte, still lived.†10 more nomadic → nomads:tending to make a home in different places rather than staying in one place Show general definition tending to make a home in different places rather than staying in one place
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compassionsympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help If I see one hungry child, I feel compassion, but when I hear of a million hungry children, I'm overwhelmed and turn my mind to other things.more Show sample from book You don't know how much I appreciate your...compassion.†7 more Show general definition sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help
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incrementincrement → increments:increases Bidding starts at $100 with minimum increments of $10.more Show sample from book I could feel the control of my body come back to me in increments, and those increments were my first markers of the time passing.†2 more increment → increments:a series of increases; or the amount of the increases Show general definition one of a series of increases; or the amount of an increase -- especially in small, consistent amounts
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gossamerdelicate or light The painting has a fairy with gossamer wings.more Show sample from book For a brief second, I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room that wasn't alive, dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons.†3 more extremely light, delicate, airy, or thin Show general definition extremely light, delicate, airy, or thin
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pyrepyre → pyres:piles of wood or other burnable materials While cremation is not uncommon in the western world, open air funeral pyres are typically illegal.more Show sample from book I had no desire to see the faces of the vampires they had executed, half afraid that I might recognize someone in the smoldering pyres.†3 more Show general definition a pile of wood or other burnable material -- especially to burn a dead body as in a funeral rite
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camaraderieclose friendship amongst a group of people Basketball encourages teamwork and camaraderie.more Show sample from book However, she and Jacob had a new camaraderie that kept her close to us all.†1 more
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latentpotentially existing but not presently active She is unschooled, but I think she has latent talent as an engineer.more Show sample from book That would indicate a rather powerful latent talent, if it was manifesting so clearly even before the transformation.1 more potentially existing but presently not clearly evident or active Show general definition potentially existing but not presently evident or active
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edictorder The Taliban issued an edict that girls could not attend school.more Show sample from book The edict from the Alpha.†2 more an order -- typically a formal proclamation or a legally binding court decree Show general definition an order -- typically a formal proclamation or a legally binding court decree Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): As compared to "proclamation", "order", or "legal finding", "edict" is often chosen to imply that the order is unfair.
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factorthing (that influenced a result) Cost was an important factor in our decision.more Show sample from book We are more closely bonded, and that's a factor, but not a huge one.†4 more thing that affects a result or outcome Show general definition for factor (as in: It was the deciding factor.) something that affects a result or outcome Show editor's word notes You also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
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factor#2include consideration of Did you factor maintenance costs into your budget?more Show sample from book But I'd never factored a daughter into the equation.4 more factor → factored:considered (for affect on a result or outcome)