Glass — Vocabulary
Ellen Hopkins
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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baptismbaptism → baptized:"spiritually renewed" in a Christian ceremony She was baptized at the same church as her grandmother.more Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show sample from book Hunter's getting baptized in less than half an hour.15 more Show general definition a Christian ceremony signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth or: a challenging experience that initiates or purifies Show editor's word notes Most churches baptize infants, but some require an adult to request baptism, and a few (such as the Quakers) require no baptism at all. Typically, water is used as part of the ceremony, such as sprinkling a little water on a baby's head; though some churches use complete submersion in water.
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assessevaluate Your job is to assess the situation and make recommendations.more Show sample from book Heather gives Hunter a top to bottom assessment, something like how a scientist checks out his pet lab animal.8 more assess → assessment:inspection to form a judgment Show general definition for assess (as in: assess the situation) to evaluate (consider something and make one or more judgements)
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indulgeindulge → indulges:allows them to get their way She indulges her children more than is good for them.more Show sample from book Now, I haven't indulged that habit in quite a while either.4 more indulge → indulged:given into the desire of Show general definition to give in to a desire or allow someone to enjoy or experience something -- especially something pleasurable
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omitomit → omitted:left out She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.more Show sample from book On the way home I mentioned Dad's plans for the coming evening, omitting you-know-what.†2 more omit → omitting:to exclude or neglect something Show general definition to exclude or neglect something
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diligentcareful and hardworking She's the kind of diligent worker we want to hire.more Show sample from book Slice-and-bake dough, a brand-new oven, and spotless Teflon cookie sheets, and no matter how hard I tried, how diligently I watched them, I burned every single batch.1 more diligent → diligently:with hard work and care Show general definition for diligent (as in: she is diligent) working carefully and steadily with effort and attention to detail
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adrenalineadrenaline → adrenaline junkie:“fight or flight” stimulating hormone She's an adrenaline junkie. She loves the rush that comes from roller coasters, skydiving, and big waves.more Show sample from book I can almost feel the sizzle of adrenaline, pumping from the back of my skull, zooming down my spine and into my legs, making them reach for even more speed.†3 more Show general definition “fight or flight” stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (making the body feel excited and ready for action) Show editor's word notes Doctors are more likely to use the term epinephrine (possibly shortened to epi or EP). Adrenalin as a proper noun without the ending "e" is a trademark name for the same chemical.
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definitivefinal I have only a tentative answer, but I will be definitive next week.more Show sample from book Close assessment of her violet-blue eyes yields no definitive answers, though her pupils do look dilated.†1 more best possible, final, or definite (beyond question) Show general definition best possible, final, or definite (beyond question)
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elicitelicit → elicited:brought out in response Her comments elicited public outrage.†more Show sample from book He pulls me to him, kisses me easily on the mouth, eliciting jealous stares from customers and salesgirls.2 more elicit → eliciting:bringing out in response Show general definition get or bring out in response -- such as information or a feeling
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meagerlacking in quantity or quality We make the most of our meager resources.more Show sample from book The thought brings meager satisfaction, especially after Grady says, Um, I might have told him.†2 more Show general definition lacking in quantity or quality
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distortalter in an unnatural or untrue way These sunglasses distort my vision.more Show sample from book An ethereal Robyn grins, her ecru face distorting into a vampirelike apparition.†1 more distort → distorting:to alter something in an unnatural or untrue way Show general definition to alter something in an unnatural or untrue way
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intricatecomplicated -- having many complexly arranged elements She came up with an intricate plan.more Show sample from book Inside is a music box, handcrafted of cherrywood, intricately inlaid with gold leaf hearts.†1 more
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tainttaint → tainted:spoiled or contaminated Three people died from eating the tainted ice cream.more Show sample from book I inhale his masculine scent: Brut, tainted slightly by a tinge of ice.†2 more Show general definition to spoil something so it is not desirable -- as when bacteria contaminates a food; or as when a rumor makes people distrust a person
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understatementpresenting something as less extreme than it is Her comment that the project was "slightly challenging" was an understatement given the months of grueling work involved.more Show sample from book Major understatement!†2 more presenting something as less important or extreme than it is… Show general definition presenting something as less important or extreme than it is or (less commonly): subtlety or restraint in expression
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caloriecalorie → calories:food energy Consuming about 3,500 more calories than the body uses for energy will result in gaining an additional pound of fat.more Show sample from book Maybe another small toot in the early P.M., just enough to limit dinner calories and still be able to sleep at night.†2 more calorie → calories:a unit of energy most commonly known as a measure of potential weight gain the b… Show general definition a unit of energy most commonly known as a measure of potential weight gain the body gets from food
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déjà vuthe strange feeling of having lived the current moment before As she walked through the old town, she had a strong sense of déjà vu, as if she had been there before.more Show sample from book Okay, this is deja vu-ish.†3 more déjà vu → deja vu:the strange feeling of having lived the current moment before… Show general definition the strange feeling of having lived the current moment before; or referring to something as similar to what has happened before
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assuagesoothe The panel will have an equal number of Democrats and Republicans to help assuage concern that it could be used for political ends.more Show sample from book It's up to the daddy in question to assuage her ire.1 more Show general definition to soothe (make something less unpleasant or frightening)
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gistmain point(s) Just tell me the gist of the matter.more Show sample from book He turns, assesses, understands the gist of what he sees.†1 more the main point(s) of a more detailed matter Show general definition the main point(s) of a more detailed matter
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cerebralrelating to the brain Moderate exercise increases cerebral blood volume which improves thinking.more Show sample from book I might not know the cause of such cerebral malfunction, if not for an article I once read.†1 more Show general definition relating to the brain -- especially the cerebrum (front of the brain) or: involving careful thinking rather than emotions or instinct
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inquisitionharsh questioning What was expected to be a quick confirmation hearing turned into an inquisition.more Show sample from book Except, of course, I'll have to deal with Mom's wrath, Scott's inquisition, Leigh's hurt ...1 more in-depth investigation Show general definition intense or harsh questioning or investigation; more specifically, a church court (especially in Roman Catholic history) set up to find and punish heresy
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conducivehelpful The dorm room was not conducive to studying.more Show sample from book That is not conducive to a quiet discussion.† helpful; or tending to contribute (to something) Show general definition helpful; or tending to contribute (to something)