Mockingjay — Vocabulary
Suzanne Collins
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book None of the medical team was focusing on looks when they patched up the gaping hole. Now I have a lumpy, jagged scar that ripples out over a space the size of an apple.19 more focus → focusing:concentrating Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book I stare fixedly at the little black specks on the sheet. ... Slowly, the words come into focus.19 more view (a state where something can be seen clearly) Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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accompanyaccompany → accompanies:travels with The nurse accompanies the old woman everywhere.more Show sample from book The manacles are off, but he's still constantly accompanied by a pair of guards.8 more accompany → accompanied:escorted (in the company of) Show general definition for accompany (as in: accompany on the journey) to travel along with
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accompany#2accompany → accompanying:provided together The trend is easily seen in the accompanying graph.more Show sample from book There are the usual yawns and sighs that accompany waking.8 more occur at the same time as Show general definition for accompany (as in: the accompanying chart) to be present with at the same time and/or location -- sometimes provided to make something more complete or better
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assumebelieve (without knowing for sure) I assume she was at school today, but I don't remember actually seeing her.more Show sample from book "So they don't know I'm here?" I assumed, as usual, it was my presence that brought on punishment.9 more assume → assumed:accepted as true (without proof) Show general definition for assume (as in: I assume it's true) to accept something as true without proof
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assume#2assume → assumed:took on (or adopted) She assumed the identify of her victim until the body was found.more Show sample from book Finnick finally gives up and assumes the hunched position he took in the arena when the jabberjays attacked.9 more assume → assumes:takes on (a posture) Show general definition for assume (as in: She assumed a false identity) to take on (adopt, wear, strike a pose or appearance of) -- often while pretending or disguising
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refugeerefugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.more Show sample from book Refugees from the now occupied blocks are streaming toward the Capitol's center.23 more refugee → refugees:people who have fled Show general definition someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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alternativealternative → alternatives:possibilities Let's think of at least three alternatives before we decide what to do.more Show sample from book A twenty-year commitment to the Peacekeepers, no marriage, no children allowed. Some buy into it for the honor of the thing, others take it on as an alternative to punishment.6 more something available as another possibility Show general definition for alternative (as in: an alternative plan) a different choice or possibility, or describing something that offers a different choice or possibility
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alternative#2non-standard I'm taking the pills the doctor prescribed, but I'm also looking into alternative medicine such as acupuncture.more Show sample from book "That is your earpiece. I will give you exactly one more chance to wear it. If you remove it from your ear again, I'll have you fitted with this." He holds up some sort of metal headgear that I instantly name the head shackle. "It's an alternative audio unit that locks around your skull and under your chin until it's opened with a key."6 more Show general definition for alternative (as in: alternative medicine) non-traditional or non-standard
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uttercomplete She suffered utter devastation when her child died in the accident.more Show sample from book I know Haymitch would have come to my defense if he hadn't been utterly unprepared.6 more utter → utterly:completely or totally Show general definition for utter (as in: utter stupidity) complete or total (used as an intensifier--typically when stressing how bad something is)
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utter#2say something with the voice I was too shocked to utter a complaint.more Show sample from book I utter my first words since my sister's death.6 more say with the voice Show general definition for utter (as in: utter a complaint) say something or make a sound with the voice
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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 Nuclear missiles would release radiation into the atmosphere, with incalculable environmental results.†11 more 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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dissentdisagreement The Alien and Sedition Acts were attempts to silence early political dissent in America.more Show sample from book In the rumbling of the crowd, I hear the dissent.3 more 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.
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book It seemed to balance the need for vengeance with the least loss of life.†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 I throw myself into training with a vengeance.†1 more Show general definition for with a vengeance (as in: with a vengeance) with intensity
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highlightemphasize (call attention to) The main purpose of this passage is to highlight the degree of income inequality.more Show sample from book He highlights the damage done to key infrastructure in various districts, and as he speaks, parts of the map light up, showing images of the destruction.1 more highlight → highlights:emphasizes (calls attention to) Show general definition for highlight (as in: highlight the main findings) emphasize (call attention to something)
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controversialtends to arouse strong disagreement The issue of the death penalty is highly controversial in some states.more Show sample from book The idea of sending me into combat is controversial.†1 more tending to arouse strong disagreement Show general definition tending to arouse strong disagreement
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altercationfight She got in a physical altercation and was expelled.more Show sample from book "We had to restrain them after an altercation over some bread," says the guard.1 more Show general definition a noisy argument, confrontation, or fight
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wresttake (with effort) The radical wing of the party is trying to wrest control from the moderates.more Show sample from book During the Dark Days, the rebels in 13 wrested control from the government forces, trained their nuclear missiles on the Capitol, and then struck a bargain: They would play dead in exchange for being left alone.†2 more wrest → wrested:obtain with difficult effort or force Show general definition obtain with difficult effort or force
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book As we approach what used to be the grand entrance, Gale points out something and the whole party slows down.4 more get near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)