Speak — Vocabulary
Laurie Halse Anderson
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genea DNA sequence or unit of heredity that influences biological traits The gene determines hair color.more Show sample from book Getting knocked around by genetic mutants?†7 more gene → genetic:related to DNA sequences or units of heredity that influence biological traits
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accompanyaccompany → accompanying:provided together The trend is easily seen in the accompanying graph.more Show sample from book A color picture of the work-in-progress accompanied the article.1 more accompany → accompanied:complemented (was also provided to make the whole better) 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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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book Each week he evaluates our progress and makes a note on the wall.†1 more evaluate → evaluates:thinks carefully and makes a judgment about Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book Anyone whose family immigrated in the last century has a story to tell about how hard their relatives have worked, the contributions they make to the country, the taxes they pay.2 more immigrate → immigrated:came to live Show general definition come to live in a new country
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discriminateunfairly treat of different groups of people differently We do not discriminate based on race, nationality, social status, age, gender, religion, or sexual preference.more Show sample from book We can't be the Buccaneers because pirates supported violence and discrimination against women.1 more discriminate → discrimination:unfair treatment to a group Show general definition for discriminate (as in: suffered discrimination) to treat people of different groups differently -- especially unfair treatment due to race, religion or gender
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themean idea that is unifying or recurrent The party had a 1950's theme.more Show sample from book Jessica did hers in a desert 'n' cowdudes theme. recurring idea Show general definition for theme (as in: theme of the novel) a basic idea that underlies what is being said or done -- especially in a literary or artistic work
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dormantnot active, but capable of activity in the future We hiked on a dormant volcano.more Show sample from book ...how to come back to life after my long undersnow dormancy.1 more dormant → dormancy:long-term inactivity Show general definition not active or growing, but capable of doing so in the future
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wistfulwistful → wistfully:showing longing or unfulfilled desire Sitting in her wheelchair, the old woman looked wistfully at the young dancers.more Show sample from book She looks wistful.†1 more
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book an endangered species1 more a similar group of animals or plants Show general definition a group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together
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deprivedeprive → deprived:left without a basic comfort The storm deprived the town of electricity.more Show sample from book Deprived of Victim, Mom and Dad holler at each other.†1 more deprive → deprived:lacking things most people enjoy Show general definition to take away or keep from having
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dominatecontrol Democrats dominate the committee.more Show sample from book Keen writes "Dominant/Recessive" on the board. dominate → dominant:controlling; or most influential Show general definition to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous
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paralysisloss of the ability to move She suffers paralysis of her legs.more Show sample from book "Your imagination is paralyzed," he declares.1 more paralysis → paralyzed:unable to act (function) Show general definition loss of the ability to move the body or a part of it or: inability to act or make a decision
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probationperiod of being watched closely After breaking school rules, she was put on disciplinary probation for the rest of the semester.more Show sample from book She is a freshman member on probation.1 more a period of testing Show general definition a period of time when a person is being tested or watched to see if they meet certain expectations or follow rules
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suburbanin an area located near the outer edge of a city where it isn't so crowded I want a suburban home with a white picket fence and a big yard.more Show sample from book We get a lot of dead deer in the suburbs.†1 more suburban → suburbs:residential areas located near the outer edge of a city where it isn't as crowded Show general definition relating to a residential area located near the outer edge of a city where it isn't as crowded
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incriminatemake herself look guilty She refused to answer on the grounds that she might incriminate herself.more Show sample from book Maybe I don't want to incriminate myself.1 more make appear guilty Show general definition to make someone appear guilty
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dementedinsane (crazy) Some demented killer has declared open season on people in nice cars.more Show sample from book I went through a demented phase when I thought that roses should cover everything and pink was a great color.1 more crazy Show general definition for demented (as in: demented lyrics) acting crazy or: suffering from cognitive dementia (mental deterioration)
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integralessential That was before China became an integral part of the world economy.more Show sample from book He is poetic about it, in an integral-number sort of way.† an essential part or characteristic Show general definition for integral (as in: integral part) an essential part or characteristic
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inciteprovoke -- (arouse feelings that will cause) They want to incite a riot.more Show sample from book And they cheer on our boys, inciting them to violence and, we hope, victory.† incite → inciting:provoking Show general definition provoke -- (arouse feelings, often leading to action)
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deviousdeceitful and clever It is a devious plan.more Show sample from book Some part of me has planned this, a devious internal compass pointed to the past. deceitful (not honest and straightforward) Show general definition for devious (as in: a devious plan) deceitful (not honest and straightforward) -- often in a complicated, clever manner
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musethe source of an artist's inspiration She was his muse. He hasn't written anything of quality since she left.more Show sample from book Instead of leaving me alone to "find my muse" (a real quote, I swear), he lands on the stool next to me and starts criticizing. source of inspiration Show general definition for muse (as in: She was his muse) the source of an artist's inspiration - especially a person or mythological goddess Show editor's word notes The 9 muses were the daughters of the Greek gods Zeus & Mnemosyne. Each of the muses was thought to inspire and preside over one of the arts.