Flags of Our Fathers — Vocabulary
James Bradley
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valorcourage (exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle) She received a medal for valor.more Show sample from book The flagraising on Iwo Jima became a symbol of the island, the mountain, the battle; of World War II; of the highest ideals of the nation, of valor incarnate.†27 more exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle Show general definition exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book Twenty-five, including an interpreter and a Navy surgeon, stepped forward.3 more interpret → interpreter:someone who translates language 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 It was this interpretation of Bushido that motivated the Japanese soldiers to fight to the death in a manner the Marines judged fanatical.3 more interpret → interpretation:understanding (of 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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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book It gave them a kind of immortality—a faceless immortality.†11 more immortal → immortality:eternal life (to live 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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prevailwin (prove to be superior) Neither side has the strength to prevail over the other.more Show sample from book It would be at Camp Pendleton that the 5th Division learned the skills needed to prevail on the Road to Tokyo.2 more win or succeed Show general definition for prevail (as in: reason will prevail) prove superior or win
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prevailingmost common In the afternoon, the meadow enjoys prevailing winds from the west.more Show sample from book The remarkable thing, given the decades of thievery and ruination of the Pimas, is the legacy of dignity and forbearance that prevails amid their exploited culture.2 more prevailing → prevails:is most common or influential Show general definition for prevailing (as in: prevailing attitude) most common, powerful, or influential
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book Amoskeag never saw it coming and was too unwieldy to adapt.†3 more change to fit a different situation; or make suitable Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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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 As the Marines climbed, they beheld Iwo Jima for the first time from the perspective of the Japanese.†3 more a particular way of seeing or 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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intuitionintuition → intuitive:able to understand things from feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning They were perfect partners--one highly intuitive and the other highly analytical.more Show sample from book The intuitive brilliance he'd shown in childhood now focused acutely on the inner subtleties and structures of Marine life.†4 more intuition → intuitive:known instinctively rather than through reasoning Show general definition something known based on feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning; or the ability to know things in such a manner
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commemoratecommemorate → commemorates:honors the memory of This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration campsmore Show sample from book The Bradleys with commemorative plaque atop Mount Suribachi, April 1998.†6 more commemorate → commemorative:in honor of Show general definition to honor or remember someone or something -- especially through a ceremony or symbol
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neutralnot affected (in this case, bathrooms can be used by any gender) All the bathrooms in the dorm are gender neutral.more Show sample from book Effortlessly, my father neutralized the man's intrusive thrust without disturbing the social atmosphere.3 more neutral → neutralized:made to have no effect Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show general definition for neutral (as in: a carbon-neutral building) not affected by; or does not affect The expression [x] neutral means two things do not affect each other. More specifically, it means one of two things depending upon context: something is not affected by x -- for example "a revenue neutral tax plan" does not affect the amount of revenue collected. (It might raise taxes in one area and reduce them in another so that the total tax revenue is unchanged.) something does not affect x -- for example "a carbon neutral home" is a home that does not affect carbon. Part of its design might include using solar energy to control climate rather than burning fossil fuels.
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neutral#2bland (not striking in appearance) The painting would look best in a room of neutral colors, so it will stand out.more Show sample from book Using the deceptively neutral term "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere," Japanese propaganda claimed that Japan's aim was to free its neighbors from white colonial rule.3 more non-controversial Show general definition for neutral (as in: decorated in neutral colors) bland (not striking in appearance or impression)
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twilightthe light from the sky in the time of day between daylight and darkness (just after sunset or just before sunrise) It is a beautiful picture taken in twilight.more Show sample from book As twilight settled in, the rawboned Texan moved among the boys of what was now his squad, giving orders for everyone to dig in and align themselves with a good field of fire.3 more the time of day between daylight and darkness Show general definition for twilight (as in: pink clouds in a twilight sky) the time of day between daylight and darkness (just after sunset or just before sunrise); or the light from the sky at that time
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twilight#2a condition of decline following successes He ruled in the twilight of the empire.more Show sample from book The town was caught in the lingering twilight of a prior time, a way of life less typical of the Depression than of the Belle Epoque.3 more time of decline following prior growth
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agendaa list of items to be discussed at a meeting Everyone received a copy of the agenda the day before the meeting.more Show sample from book For these six, history had a different set of agendas.2 more agenda → agendas:list of objectives
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agenda#2list of objectives Slowing climate change is at the top of their agenda.more Show sample from book As spring gave way to summer, Spearhead accelerated into the culminating elements of its training agenda.2 more Show general definition for agenda (as in: has his own agenda) a list of objectives; or an overriding goal or plan
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iconidol (someone who is an object of fanatical devotion) Rosa Parks became an icon of the civil rights movement.more Show sample from book The press wanted tales of blood-and-guts heroism from the living icons in front of them.2 more icon → icons:people widely admired and recognized as symbols Show general definition for icon (as in: pop culture icon) a person or thing that is widely recognized as a symbol of something — often admired
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furloughfurlough → furloughed:ordered not do come to work If a budget is not approved, non-essential Federal employees will be furloughed.more Show sample from book Franklin was granted a furlough after boot camp, as were Mike, Ira, and Harlon after they docked in San Diego.†5 more a temporary leave from work, duty, or confinement, usually granted by an employe… Show general definition a temporary leave from work, duty, or confinement, usually granted by an employer, the military, or an institution Show editor's word notes Furloughs are often without pay in private companies, but government workers are sometimes furloughed with pay, especially during shutdowns. A prison furlough is a temporary release from prison, usually for a specific reason, like visiting family or attending a funeral.
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book But if the men in charge of America's Pacific forces were temporarily stunned by the onslaught, America's boys were spoiling for vengeance.†1 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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with a vengeancewith intensity I thought I was getting over my cold and went to work, but it came back with a vengeance.more Show sample from book Demolitions specialists converged on pillboxes and bunkers with a vengeance, relishing their payback for the volume of slaughter those emplacements had dealt out.†1 more Show general definition for with a vengeance (as in: with a vengeance) with intensity