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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book I only know that it seems necessary to convey to you how deeply I care about you.† Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book Together, with usually the same reverence and respect, they bow to the weather for the outcome of their crops ...† revere → reverence:feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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monopolycomplete control of a product The company was accused of trying to create a monopoly by buying out all its competitors.more Show sample from book In a way it reminds me of a game of Monopoly.† complete control over a product, service, or resource Show general definition complete control over a product, service, or resource -- usually by a single person, company, or group
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book They are neatly placed beside homemade ones, made from wild broomstraw gathered from open uncultivated farm land.† cultivate → uncultivated:not developed Show context notes The prefix "un-" in uncultivated means not and reverses the meaning of cultivated. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky. Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book He is a physicist down at the nuclear plant.† nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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afflictafflict → afflicted:made to suffer The region was afflicted by a long drought that destroyed most crops.more Show sample from book How in the Lord's world did you come up with that affliction, Ruby Helen?† afflict → affliction:something that causes ongoing suffering Show general definition to cause pain, suffering, or trouble -- especially something long-lasting or hard to endure
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entwinedinterconnected or twisted together Our lives are entwined.more Show sample from book You see, there is a vine that often times grows in peach orchards, entwined into peach trees.† interconnected (not easily separated) or twisted together Show general definition interconnected (not easily separated) or twisted together
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tingedtinged → tinge:slight amount I could hear a tinge of regret in his voice.more Show sample from book Even now, there is a little tinge of hurt or sadness when they talk so bad about her.† tinged → tinge:a slight amount; or to contain a slight amount Show general definition with a slight amount (If an amount of what is not clear from context, it is typically of color.)
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apprenticelearner on the job After high school, Bella began work as an apprentice at a local bakery, waking up before dawn to help make bread and learn the craft.more Show sample from book Afterwards I apprenticed for awhile, learning textile design, fabric, wallpaper, and such.† apprentice → apprenticed:person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled w… Show general definition person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled worker; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
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IQmeasure of general intelligence Conscientiousness is more important in this job than IQ.more Show sample from book When they started this thing of testing in the schools, I sure hate it that I made such a high score on that old IQ test.†1 more Show general definition a measure of general intelligence where a high score is considered a strength for many kinds of tasks Show editor's word notes An average score = 100; 67% of people are between 85 and 115; 97.5% of people are between 70 and 130.
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ligamenttough fibrous tissue that connects bones She tore a knee ligament and will miss the rest of the season.more Show sample from book Your daughter likely tore a ligament in the beginning and doubtless kept hurting the same leg over and over.† Show general definition a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue that connects bones or cartilages
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migrantmoving from one place to another -- often seasonally for work Her parents were migrant farm workers.more Show sample from book Every summer if there's a big peach crop the migrant workers flood Round Hill.† one who moves from one place to another Show general definition a person (or animal) that moves from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally -- sometimes for work
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bushellarge amount After the event, we had a bushel of leftover food that we donated to a local shelter.more Show sample from book She jumps up to give me a big hug, and knocks over a bushel of peaches.† a large amount; OR a unit of measure used for dry goods Show general definition a large amount or: a unit of measure used for dry goods (filling an 8 gallon container)
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tetanusa deadly bacterial infection that results in muscle spasms whose symptoms include locking the jaw tightly closed The Masai guide had a gap cut between his front teeth so that nutrients could be consumed in the event of tetanus (lockjaw).more Show sample from book At the hospital they took out shotgun pellets from her hand, but missed one in her head, and gave her a tetanus shot and sent her back home.† tetanus → tetanus shot:a shot doctors give to provide immediate, short-term protection against a bacterial infection typically contracted through a puncture wound with a dirty object Show general definition a bacterial infection typically contracted through a puncture wound with a dirty object -- such as a rusted nail Show editor's word notes Tetanus is also called lockjaw because of muscle spasms that make the patient incapable of opening their jaw. People who have had the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine and a subsequent booster shot every 10 years, are protected from tetanus. Others should get a "tetanus shot" after a puncture wound with a dirty object. The tetanus shot provides immediate, short-term protection.
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pheromonechemicals that trigger behaviors in others of the same species When a worker ant finds food, it leaves a pheromone trail back to the colony, allowing other ants to follow the chemical path directly to the source.more Show sample from book But I didn't really know why until I read in the newspaper recently that when you squash a yellow jacket they release some kind of chemical, pheromone or something, that signals a defense alarm that alerts other yellow jackets and they swarm in and sting anyone that's around. a chemicals that triggers behaviors in others of the same species Show general definition a chemical substance released by an insect or animal that affects the behavior or physiology of others of the same species -- often used to attract mates or communicate Show editor's word notes Pheromone is a bit of a fuzzy word. In biology, it means a chemical signal that one member of a species releases and other members of the same species respond to. In insects, pheromones are often very strong and specific—tiny amounts can trigger clear behaviors like following a trail, sounding an alarm, gathering, or mating. Some act fast, while others change the body more slowly. In larger animals, chemical signals still matter, but the effects can be less exact and more dependent on situation and learning. In humans, the word is often used loosely, and scientists debate how "pheromone-like" human scent signals really are.
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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 All the years I'd gone to Gaten's school, I'd never been in any kind of trouble, much less something bad enough to be sent to the principal's office.†4 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
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glimpsequick look I caught a glimpse of them at the game.more Show sample from book Everleen says they think they might get a glimpse of that beautiful white woman Gaten married.†1 more a quick look or partial understanding Show general definition a quick look or partial understanding The exact meaning of glimpse can depend upon its context. For example: "I caught a glimpse of her when I was walking to class." -- a very quick look "I glimpsed at the headlines." -- looked quickly "Reading the book gave me a glimpse of the life of a devout Muslim immigrant in America." -- a quick, incomplete view
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apparentclear or obvious The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the dry fields.more Show sample from book And then, for no apparent reason, start to limp.† clear or obvious; OR appearing as such but not necessarily so Show general definition clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so
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constantcontinuous The history of computers is a history of constant technological advancement.more Show sample from book So are her parents/They are constantly on the move all the time, moving toward and away from each other, like the checkers move about a checkerboard.† constant → constantly:in a manner that is unchanging, continuous, or happens repeatedly Show general definition unchanging, continuous, or happening repeatedly
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on the other handfrom another point of view Change can be hard to deal with. On the other hand, it often brings opportunity.more Show sample from book On the other hand, I'm sure there are things I can learn from Sara Kate.† from another point of view; OR in a way that is different Show general definition from another point of view; or in a way that is different (a phrase used to introduce a different perspective or idea)