Tenth Grade Bleeds — Vocabulary
Heather Brewer
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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principalmost important The principal idea is that decisions should be made by the people who are most knowledgeable about specific circumstances that impact the decision.more Show sample from book He took over being principal of the high school.†12 more most important; or person that is most important Show general definition most important; or person who is most important The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example: "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
	6	top 500
mentorsomeone who guides and advises another who is less experienced Each new employee is matched with a mentor.more Show sample from book He paused, mourning the loss of such a great mentor and friend, before continuing along the town's borders in an effort to quiet his mind.†5 more someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced… Show general definition someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced; or the act of providing such guidance
	4	top 100
directstraightforward I left them with direct instructions.more Show sample from book As he whipped through the town, it occurred to Ignatius that a more direct approach would be called for.3 more straightforward (uncomplicated) Show general definition for direct (as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
	7	top 2000
prophecyprediction of the future The prophecy came true.more Show sample from book The half-vampire, half-human, ruling-over-vampirekind, enslaving-the-human-race subject of prophecy that Elysia had been watching out for for centuries.†6 more Show general definition a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)
	6	top 2000
essencedefining quality Her speech captured the essence of what the movement was really about.more Show sample from book It doesn't matter if you manage to drain my essence and become invincible.†5 more the defining or most important quality of something… Show general definition the defining or most important quality of something or: a extract that concentrates important qualities of something such as smell or taste
	3	top 200
ornatehaving lots of decorative detail The hotel is decorated with ornate furniture, lots of carved designs, and gold leaf gilding.more Show sample from book The elevator doors opened and D'Ablo led them down the hall wordlessly, stopping only to pull open a large, ornate metal door.†2 more Show general definition highly decorative or elaborate in style — whether in appearance (with lots of detail) or in language that sounds flowery and overly complicated
	5	top 1000
bizarreexceedingly unusual The paparazzi love her bizarre outfits and behavior.more Show sample from book No. Vlad moved down the steps and out the gate, leaving Otis and his bizarre ideas behind.†4 more exceedingly odd or unusual Show general definition for bizarre (as in: is bizarre) exceedingly odd or unusual
	5	top 2000
tainttaint → tainted:spoiled or contaminated Three people died from eating the tainted ice cream.more Show sample from book But tainting their precious time together was the matter of Henry, and the gnawing feeling that Vlad was somehow responsible for his cloudy mood.†4 more taint → tainting:spoiling (so as not to be desirable) Show general definition to spoil something so it is not desirable -- as when bacteria contaminates a food; or as when a rumor makes people distrust a person
	5	top 2000
poisecomposure (calm confidence -- even when under pressure) She has great charm and great poise.more Show sample from book Looking back, Vlad could almost forget the horror of that moment when he realized he'd been poised to snack on the girl of his dreams.†4 more poise → poised:calm, confident, and in control Show general definition calm, confident, and in control—especially in movement, behavior, or when ready to act
	2	top 200
inevitablecertain to happen It is as inevitable as death and taxes.more Show sample from book It was inevitable.†1 more Show general definition certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
	4	top 1000
obliviousunaware of She is oblivious to the dangers.more Show sample from book Meredith looked from Nelly to Vlad and back, shaking her head, completely oblivious to what had almost transpired.†3 more Show general definition unaware of
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indignantindignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more Show sample from book Henry sat with an air of indignation.†1 more indignant → indignation:anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
	3	top 1000
bewilderconfuse Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.more Show sample from book Nelly's eyes finally stopped to focus on the large bowl of blood on the counter in front of Otis, then on his blood-soaked apron, moving up to meet the bewildered expression on his face.†2 more bewilder → bewildered:confused Show general definition to confuse someone
	4	top 2000
tormenttorment → tormenting:causing great mental or physical suffering She enjoys tormenting others.†more Show sample from book Pain that was unending, unyielding, and could only be measured by peaks and valleys of torment.†3 more to cause or to experience great mental or physical suffering Show general definition to cause or to experience great mental or physical suffering
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invincibleimpossible to defeat They believe their army is invincible.more Show sample from book Besides, invincibility is well worth the wait.†8 more invincible → invincibility:impossible to defeat or overcome Show general definition impossible to defeat or overcome
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telepathycommunication from one mind to another without using the known senses My dog is so good at knowing what I'm thinking, you'd think she had canine telepathy.more Show sample from book Without hesitation, Vlad spoke to his uncle telepathically.†8 more Show general definition communication from one mind to another without using the known senses (often used in fiction but not scientifically supported as real)
	5
iridescentrainbow like colors that shimmer or vary with movement Oil spilled on the wet pavement created a rainbow of iridescent colors.more Show sample from book The boy who'd seen Vlad's eyes flash that weird iridescent purple last year, the boy who'd photographed him floating up to the belfry.†4 more bright colors that shimmer or vary with movement Show general definition bright colors that shimmer or vary with movement
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obnoxiousvery rude or unpleasant An obnoxious woman was making a scene.more Show sample from book It was the only obnoxious thing about Otis staying with them.†4 more rude or unpleasant
	5
famishedextremely hungry I'm famished. I need something to eat.more Show sample from book Famished.†4 more
	3
sustenancefood The farmers relied on the fertile land for their daily sustenance.more Show sample from book Think of them as sustenance.†2 more food or something else that supports or strengthens the body or spirit… Show general definition food or something else that supports or strengthens the body or spirit; or the support provided