Amistad — Vocabulary
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abolitionending the system or practice The abolition of slavery in the United States was officially achieved with the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment.more Show sample from book If anything has come to us that will finally draw the questions of slavery and abolition into public debate, it is this event.†55 more the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution Show general definition the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution -- most often used to refer to the movement to end slavery when no specific system is named
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book The Mende Mission was established in 1842 by William Raymond after James Steele and Henry Wilson decided to return to America.12 more establish → established:founded (started) Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book Ellsworth went into extensive questioning of both Green and Fordham, trying to establish that they had come across the Amistad first.12 more show Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book "Just after dark," Antonio said through a Spanish interpreter.11 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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resolvedetermination (firmness of purpose) She never waivered in her resolve to attend a good college.more Show sample from book This is a man steeped in hope, determination, and resolve.11 more firmness of purpose Show general definition for resolve (as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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resolve#2resolve → resolved:settled or solved Three of the five issues have already been resolved.more Show sample from book That could take weeks to resolve.11 more settle Show general definition for resolve (as in: How was the problem resolved?) to solve a problem, settle a disagreement, or for a situation to change
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testimonythe statement of a witness at a trial Her emotional testimony moved the jury.more Show sample from book Won't his testimony validate that they are, in fact, Africans?29 more statements that serve as evidence Show general definition something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book They also saw a gradual end to slavery as the most prudent way to solve the problem.†18 more
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dialectregional variety of a language It's not uncommon to hear "y'all" when talking in the American south where the rural areas still have a distinct dialect.more Show sample from book I tried to speak Mandingo with him, but he only knew a little, and only the northern dialect.14 more Show general definition a regional variety of a language Show editor's word notes A dialect can use a different accent, vocabulary, and grammar than other dialects of the same language.
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mutinyrebellion against authority The tank battalion's mutiny was put down.more Show sample from book It was the black miscreants who perpetrated mutiny, murder, and the repeated torture of my clients during a harrowing voyage of more than eight weeks.†11 more open rebellion against authority Show general definition open rebellion against authority -- especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers
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prejudiceunreasonable and unfair belief or feeling The group works to eliminate racial prejudice.more Show sample from book "...his impressions were highly prejudiced in favor of the blacks and against the Spanish slave owners."9 more prejudice → prejudiced:with beliefs or feelings that prevent objective consideration Show general definition bias that prevents objective consideration -- especially an unreasonable belief that is unfair to members of a race, religion, or other group
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citecite → cited:quoted She cited census statistics to prove her point.more Show sample from book In particular he cited the Treaty's provision permitting America's armed vessels to cruise in search of suspected slavers.12 more cite → cited:mentioned (to make a point) Show general definition for cite (as in: cited from the President's speech) to mention something or quote someone (to make a point)
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cite#2cite → cited:charged (with breaking the law) She was cited for speeding.more Show sample from book Or be cited for contempt of this court.12 more Show general definition for cite (as in: cited for speeding) to officially mention someone in a legal matter - especially to charge someone with breaking the law or to demand they appear in court
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divinewonderful Her pies are divine.more Show sample from book ...made it probable that it was nothing less than divine intervention by the Almighty on behalf of the cause.17 more wonderful; or coming from God Show general definition for divine (as in: to forgive is divine) wonderful; or god-like or coming from God
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divine#2figure out He tried to divine her true feelings from the way she avoided eye contact.more Show sample from book The defense had divined what they could from the notes but...17 more divine → divined:discovered Show general definition for divine (as in: divined through intuition) to discover or guess something -- usually through intuition or reflection
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depositionpretrial questioning of a witness The purpose of a deposition is to discover facts and obtain evidence.more Show sample from book Andrew Judson sat at the large oak desk in his study reading depositions for an upcoming trial.12 more deposition → depositions:transcripts of pretrial questioning of witnesses Show general definition for deposition (as in: gave her deposition) a pretrial questioning of a witness or the resulting transcript
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contemptlack of respect Familiarity breeds contempt.more Show sample from book The slave boy had been condescending and contemptuous of them all during the journey, but he hated seeing any man a slave.4 more contempt → contemptuous:showing a lack of respect Show general definition for contempt (as in: feels contempt towards her) lack of respect for someone or something thought inferior -- often accompanied by a feeling of dislike or disgust Show editor's word notes A famous saying, "familiarity breeds contempt" comes from Aesop's fable, "The Fox and the Lion". (6th century BC) When first the Fox saw the Lion he was terribly frightened, and ran away and hid himself in the wood. Next time however he came near the King of Beasts he stopped at a safe distance and watched him pass by. The third time they came near one another the Fox went straight up to the Lion and passed the time of day with him, asking him how his family were, and when he should have the pleasure of seeing him again; then turning his tail, he parted from the Lion without much ceremony. The moral is traditionally, "Familiarity breeds contempt"; though an alternative moral is "Acquaintance softens prejudices."
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contempt#2the crime of disrespect for the authority of a court The judge held her in contempt.more Show sample from book Once more, sir, and you will be cited for contempt.4 more the crime of willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court Show general definition for contempt (as in: held in contempt of court) the crime of willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body Show editor's word notes Formally, this is called "contempt of court," but it is often shortened as just "contempt."
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refuterefute → refuted:argued against The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments.more Show sample from book Each excuse was refuted.2 more refute → refuted:argued against or disproven Show general definition to disprove or argue against
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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 They exercised their rights to wrest themselves from false imprisonment and servitude.†3 more obtain with difficult effort or force Show general definition obtain with difficult effort or force