The Hunt for Red October — Vocabulary
Tom Clancy
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invincibleimpossible to defeat They believe their army is invincible.more Show sample from book On the other hand, HMS Invincible was just over here for the NATO exercise, sailed from Norfolk Monday night.†67 more impossible to defeat or overcome Show general definition impossible to defeat or overcome
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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 The captain studied the chart as his navigator gave the necessary orders, evaluating the tactical situation.†16 more Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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consoleconsole → consoled:comforted She consoled him after his mother died.more Show sample from book "Death is virtually instantaneous—but also it is quite painless," the doctor added consolingly.12 more console → consolingly:in a manner meant to be emotionally comforting Show general definition for console (as in: console her grief) to comfort (emotionally)
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console#2controls for electronic equipment She pushed a button on the console.more Show sample from book Chief Franklin's console received data from a string of sensors planted off the coast of Iceland.12 more computer monitor Show general definition for console (as in: plug it into the console) controls or video monitor(s) for electrical equipment; or a cabinet made to hold electronic equipment
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sentryguard on watch A sentry stood at the castle gate, watching carefully for any approaching strangers.more Show sample from book For example, Painter requested some E-3 Sentries to support you out here.†27 more sentry → sentries:people standing guard Show general definition someone who stands guard
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positivecertain I'm positive I've seen her before.more Show sample from book It was positively from Red October.†8 more positive → positively:absolutely (used for emphasis) Show general definition for positive (as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)
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positive#2good or beneficial The new tutor had a positive effect on her math grades all semester.more Show sample from book It's a positive sign.†8 more good
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communisma form of government with collective state ownership Under communism, the state owns factories and distributes goods to all citizens equally.more Show sample from book As a boy, Ramius sensed more than thought that Soviet Communism ignored a basic human need.†16 more an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society Show general definition an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book A lifetime of self-control had enabled him to conceal it, and a lifetime of naval training had enabled him to choose a purpose worthy of it.†9 more enable → enabled:made possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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deployplace They will probably deploy troops along the eastern border.more Show sample from book We don't, and we deploy our boomers a lot further forward than they do.†13 more place or activate Show general definition to place or activate a resource
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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 Moreover, there is no corresponding activity whatever in their other armed services.†3 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 He had access to all of the correspondence from the former, while that from the latter had been carefully vetted since the Soviet armed services share as little information as possible.†3 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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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 THE FOURTEENTH DAY THURSDAY, 16 DECEMBER A Super Stallion They were traveling at one hundred fifty knots, two thousand feet over the darkened sea.†12 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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factorthing (that influenced a result) Cost was an important factor in our decision.more Show sample from book This was theoretically possible, but the captain quickly realized that the inertial navigation system had a built-in error factor of several hundred yards; this was aggravated by gravitational disturbances, which affected the "local vertical," which in turn affected the inertial fix.†3 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 For us this would be a technical operation, but they factor politics into everything they do.3 more include consideration of (for the affect on a result or outcome)
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pettypetty → petty officer:non-commissioned officer She's a petty officer second class.more Show sample from book The petty officer saw it first.7 more Show general definition for petty (as in: petty officer) a non-commissioned officer Show editor's word notes Petty officer typically refers to a Navy or Coast Guard officer who is subordinate to commissioned officers and chief petty officers.
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maritimerelated to the sea She specializes in maritime law, which deals with disputes on oceans and waterways.more Show sample from book Their army and air force—except for maritime surveillance aircraft—and their Pacific Fleet are engaged in routine training operations.†6 more related to the sea or ships Show general definition related to the sea or ships
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blockadea barrier blocking passage Navy ships set up a blockade to stop supplies from reaching the island.more Show sample from book Somebody did that back in World War II, to put the grab on a German blockade runner right before we got into it.†6 more action to keep people and goods from reaching a location Show general definition action to keep people and goods from reaching a location
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atollatoll → atolls:islands (that are made of coral reefs) Darwin explained the creation of coral atolls in the South Pacific.more Show sample from book But he was carrying a pair of Atoll heat-seeking missiles which he would be sure to show the imperialists.†6 more island (that is made of a coral reef) Show general definition an island made of a coral reef -- often in the shape of a circle
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redundantmore than is needed or desired What is clarifying for one reader can be a redundant distraction for another.more Show sample from book They love redundancies.†2 more redundant → redundancies:more than is needed Show general definition more than is needed -- often something that is unnecessarily repeated or in technical usage: describing a secondary component designed to work if the primary component fails