Fallen Angels — Vocabulary
Walter Dean Myers
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directwithout intervention from anything (in this case, not sun that is partially blocked or reflected) This flower does best in direct sunlight.more Show sample from book Any direct hit would bring death to the entire crew, and they all had to know it, and still they came.†5 more exact Show general definition for direct (as in: directly above; or buy direct) without anything in between -- whether in time, space, or involvement
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direct#2straightforward I left them with direct instructions.more Show sample from book The little Viet colonel gave Stewart a direct order to take some damn hill.†5 more clear, straightforward, or to the point Show general definition for direct (as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
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perimeterouter edges Don't go beyond the perimeter of the campgrounds.more Show sample from book The perimeter of the camp was marked by intricate patterns of barbed wire barriers.8 more the outer edge Show general definition the outer edge The exact meaning of perimeter can depend upon its context. For example: "Stay inside the defensive perimeter." -- the outer edges of the area that is defended "It is common on the city's perimeter." -- the outer edges of the city "What is the perimeter of the square?" -- the sum of the length of the sides of a geometric shape
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communisman economic system that abolishes private ownership of property with the goal of a classless society A challenge with communism is that it is harder to know how to allocate capital when prices are subjective rather than the product of individual valuations.†more Show sample from book Brunner said he was fighting because he hated Communism.7 more an economic system that abolishes private ownership of property
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book It would still be daylight, and if they showed up in the daylight, they would be demonstrating that they weren't afraid of us, that we couldn't protect the village.†1 more demonstrate → demonstrating:showing Show general definition for demonstrate (as in: It demonstrates my point.) to show The exact meaning of this sense of demonstrate can depend upon its context. For example: "I will demonstrate how to throw a Frisbee." -- show how to do something "I will demonstrate how much quicker the new computer is than the old one." -- show how something works "Her questioned demonstrated that she was listening and thinking deeply about what was said." -- showed to be true or proved
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book Peewee looked out over the trucks, which were mostly packed with crates of rations and supplies.4 more ration → rations:fixed portions of food given as a share Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book "Now he say they make him fight with the Second Division," the interpreter said.†4 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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estimateroughly calculate or guess What do you estimate this will cost?more Show sample from book Someone had spotted where the firing was coming from and estimated it to be four hundred and fifty meters in front of us.†2 more estimate → estimated:roughly calculated or guessed (based on incomplete information) a value, quantity, or extent of something Show general definition rough calculation or judgment
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protrudestick out Metal spikes protrude from the dog's collar.more Show sample from book There was a shard of metal protruding from Jenkins' chest.1 more protrude → protruding:sticking out Show general definition to stick out from
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personnelemployees The company hired additional personnel to manage the increased workload during the holiday seasonmore Show sample from book Everybody was shined and sharp. I hadn't realized that I wasn't until I saw the personnel around the hospital.2 more the people expected to obey orders in an organization Show general definition people employed by an organization or members of the military
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dominatecontrol Democrats dominate the committee.more Show sample from book She looked like a little doll with dark black eyes that dominated a round, brown face. dominate → dominated:were most conspicuous (on) Show general definition to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous
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anguishpain I felt unbearable anguish when my 4-year-old child died from brain cancer.more Show sample from book There were tears in his eyes, but his mouth was twisted in hate and anguish and confusion.1 more extreme pain, suffering, or distress Show general definition extreme pain, suffering, or distress (of body or mind)
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theologythe study of religion She studied theology at Yale Divinity School.more Show sample from book They said I can probably get into the theology school there1 more Show general definition the study of religion; or a particular system or school of religious beliefs
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harassharass → harasses:persistently bothers This man harasses his female co-workersmore Show sample from book The harassment of the hamlets and villages is part of the whole movement.†1 more harass → harassment:to repeatedly bother or attack Show general definition to repeatedly bother or attack
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pacifycalm She was upset and I could not pacify her.more Show sample from book These were the people we had come to save, to pacify.†12 more calm someone who is angry; OR establish peace Show general definition calm someone who is angry; or establish peace Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): "Pacify" is often chosen to imply success in creating a peaceful state. "Placate" can imply that concessions were made and/or that anger was successfully replaced with goodwill. "Mollify" is a more neutral selection.
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salvea cream or liquid put onto skin to make it feel better or heal She smeared some salve on the wound and then wrapped it in a bandage.more Show sample from book Brew was putting salve on his feet.8 more a cream or liquid that is put onto skin to make it feel better or heal Show general definition a cream or liquid put onto skin to make it feel better or heal or: anything that eases pain or anxiety; or the act of doing such
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hallowedtreated as sacred She was buried in hallowed ground.more Show sample from book Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name ... I thought the words.1 more widely respected and revered Show general definition treated as sacred or greatly respected
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reconnaissancegathering information The scouts conducted a reconnaissance of the area before the main troops moved in.more Show sample from book He told us that Captain Stewart had volunteered us to replace a reconnaissance team that had been wiped out.†1 more the act of exploring or information produced by such exploration Show general definition the act of exploring or information produced by such exploration -- especially for military purposes
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contingentgroup Each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics.more Show sample from book They left a small headquarters contingent behind as they moved out. group of soldiers Show general definition for contingent (as in: the Canadian contingent) a sub-group united by something in common in various senses, including: a squad of soldiers sent to do a job members of an association at a convention of many associations all the women at a meeting with women and men
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redeemredeem → redeemed:exchanged The coupon can be redeemed for a free candy bar.more Show sample from book The people at the cafeteria were civilians, and they didn't want any part of our meal tickets, even though a sergeant tried to explain to the head of the cafeteria that the U.S. Army would redeem them. exchange (for money) Show general definition for redeem (as in: redeem the coupon) exchange, convert, or pay off The exact meaning of redeem can depend upon its context. For example: "to redeem a coupon" -- exchange something for something else of value "to redeem stock" -- sell or convert to cash "to redeem a mortgage" -- pay off a loan