Watership Down — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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sentryperson standing guard She successfully bluffed her way past the sentry.more Show sample from book His soldiers were very fierce and his lettuce garden was surrounded by a deep ditch and guarded by a thousand sentries day and night.†p.94.475 more sentry → sentries:people standing guard Show general definition someone who stands guard
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.p.29.321 more clever and deceptive Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas) The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more Show sample from book Nevertheless, he did not seem aggressive.†p.63.211 more Show general definition despite that Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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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 "Hazel?" said Bigwig, sniffing at him in the deep twilight among the tree roots.p.10.116 more the light at 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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perplexperplex → perplexed:confused She was perplexed by the rules of the game.more Show sample from book The rabbits were perplexed.†p.133.610 more perplex → perplexed:confused or puzzled Show general definition to confuse
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book Fiver, however, came over to where Blackberry was lying against the stem of a blackthorn in the hedge.†p.38.946 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book I don't think you'd really understand this part, however carefully I explained.p.328.846 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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however#3in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book But, however it was, King Darzin got to know that he had been made a fool when he delivered his lettuces to the marshes of Kelfazin.†p.268.346 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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forageforage → foraged:searched for and gathered She foraged for firewood while he setup camp.more Show sample from book Oh, I went foraging down the hill.p.206.711 more forage → foraging:searching for and gathering food Show general definition to search for and gather -- often food and provisions
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fidgetfidget → fidgeting:making small restless movements The child is always fidgeting in his seatmore Show sample from book The two rabbits waited in silence, broken only by the continual nervous fidgeting of Fiver.p.10.59 more fidget → fidgeting:making of small restless movements Show general definition to make small restless movements
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fugitivefugitive → fugitives:people hiding from law enforcement officers She is one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.more Show sample from book Before long they lost the course of the brook, slipping across the moonlit patches as fugitives and halting in the bushes with raised ears and staring eyes.†p.23.47 more Show general definition for fugitive (as in: she is a fugitive) someone who is running away or hiding to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation
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conspicuouseasy to notice She tried not to look conspicuous as she slipped into class after the tardy bell.more Show sample from book It was as conspicuous a warren as could well be imagined.†p.71.35 more easily noticed Show general definition easily noticed -- typically attracting attention such as by being large, flashy, or unusual
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accordaccord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book Hazel went out of his own accord, to distract their attention while we got away.p.223.87 more accord → own accord:own mind (voluntarily without anyone asking) Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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buoyanttending to float Swimmers are more buoyant in salt water than in fresh water.more Show sample from book A batsman who has played a fine innings will say afterward that he felt he could not miss the ball, and a speaker or an actor, on his lucky day, can sense his audience carrying him as though he were swimming in miraculous, buoyant water.p.199.91 more with a tendency to cause things in it to float Show general definition for buoyant (as in: buoyant force or market) tending to float or rise; or making other things float
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buoyant#2cheerful and optimistic People like to work with her because of her buoyant personality.more Show sample from book There was a shrewd, buoyant air about him as he sat up, looked round and rubbed both front paws over his nose.p.4.51 more Show general definition for buoyant (as in: buoyant personality) characterized by cheerfulness and optimism; or a tendency to maintain or quickly recover cheerfulness and optimism after setbacks
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stupefystupefy → stupefied:completely surprised The lawyer said his client was stupefied by the accusation.more Show sample from book It was Blackberry who bullied the stupefied Pipkin to his feet and forced him to limp the few yards to the gravel spit.†p.37.44 more stupefy → stupefied:made unable to think; or completely surprised Show general definition make one unable to think; or to completely surprise
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emulateimitate (copy) It wasn't just that she copied her older sister's hairstyle. She tried to emulate her in every way.more Show sample from book He knew how to encourage other rabbits and to fill them with a spirit of emulation.†p.306.71 more emulate → emulation:imitation Show general definition imitate (copy or match)
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docileeasily led or managed It is a gentle old horse, docile and obedient.more Show sample from book It followed Hazel docilely enough across the grass, but he was careful to keep out of its reach.†p.183.92 more docile → docilely:in an easily managed manner Show general definition easily led or managed -- perhaps submissive or well-behaved
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stolidemotionless She listened to both arguments thoughtfully, but with a face as stolid as a cow's.more Show sample from book Those on either side had the tough, stolid look of members of the Owslafa.†p.315.72 more having or revealing little emotion Show general definition having or revealing little emotion -- sometimes indicating qualities of not changing or being dependable or (much more rarely): of an object: not interesting -- often large and unmoving
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dissentdisagreement The Alien and Sedition Acts were attempts to silence early political dissent in America.more Show sample from book Spreading dissension and inciting to mutiny.†p.20.71 more dissent → dissension:disagreement or conflict Show general definition to disagree; or disagreement or conflict -- typically between people who cooperate, and often with official or majority beliefs Show editor's word notes A Supreme Court dissenting opinion is a written opinion that represents the beliefs of one or more justices who disagreed with the majority.