Betrayed — Vocabulary
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mentorsomeone who guides and advises another who is less experienced Each new employee is matched with a mentor.more Show sample from book Fledglings formed special bonds with their mentors—and I had an extra-special mentor in the High Priestess of the school.†15 more mentor → mentors:someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced… Show general definition someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced; or the act of providing such guidance
	15	top 500
intuitionintuition → intuitive:able to understand things from feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning They were perfect partners--one highly intuitive and the other highly analytical.more Show sample from book And I did tell you to follow your intuition, didn't I?14 more feelings or instincts rather than conscious reasoning Show general definition something known based on feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning; or the ability to know things in such a manner
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bizarreexceedingly unusual The paparazzi love her bizarre outfits and behavior.more Show sample from book I was considering the bizarreness of my new life when I noticed the piece of paper that had been taped to the inside shelf of my locker.†13 more bizarre → bizarreness:the quality or degree of being exceedingly odd or unusual Show general definition for bizarre (as in: is bizarre) exceedingly odd or unusual
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tentativetentative → tentatively:in a careful way (indicating a lack of confidence) The puppy approached us tentatively until it knew we wouldn't harm it.more Show sample from book Erik laughed and tentatively touched the newly tattooed skin of my back.5 more tentative → tentatively:in an unsure or hesitant manner Show general definition for tentative (as in: said it tentatively) done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
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reciterecite → recited:said aloud She recited a poem.more Show sample from book His eyes never left mine as he recited the poem.†8 more recite → recited:to say or read something aloud Show general definition to say or read something aloud -- especially something previously memorized such as a poem or: to say in detail -- especially a list of things
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manifestshow (make itself known) Domestic violence doesn't always manifest as physical abuse.more Show sample from book Just be together, manifest your elements, and think about me.7 more show or demonstrate (make obvious) Show general definition for manifest (as in: manifest destiny) obvious; or to make obvious; or to show or demonstrate
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obscureobscure → obscured:hidden or made less visible The stars are obscured by the clouds.more Show sample from book Low clouds obscured the sun and a light, constant drizzle made everything look blurred.2 more obscure → obscured:made less visible Show general definition for obscure (as in: it obscured my view) to block from view or make less visible or understandable Show editor's word notes Although this meaning of obscure typically refers to seeing or understanding, it can also refer to situation where something makes something else harder to detect or as when a noise makes another noise difficult to hear. Similarly it can reference something overshadowing something else, as in "Her memory of her dog's death was obscured by her brother's death the next day."
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obscure#2not known to many people The obscure battle is hardly mentioned in history books.more Show sample from book I scribbled down the Dewey Decimal Number for the book and found it up on an obscure shelf, dusty and lonely.2 more not used by many people Show general definition for obscure (as in: the famous and the obscure) not known to many people; or unimportant or undistinguished Show editor's word notes More rarely, this meaning of obscure can be used for:<ul><li>seemingly unimportant -- as in "I want her on the team. She always seems to ask obscure questions that reveal problems in a different light."</li><li>humble (typically only found in classic literature) -- as in "Nobody at the table would have guessed of her obscure family background."</li></ul>
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book No. I wouldn't think about negative things tonight.†3 more bad or harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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contrastnotable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book The tattoos on my face, back, and shoulders stood out in stark, sapphire contrast to the white of my skin and the rust-colored smears of blood that covered my body.2 more difference (in brightness or tone) Show general definition for contrast (as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book I demonstrated by pushing my jacket down around my elbows.†2 more 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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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book Her face looked sad and serious as she talked earnestly into the camera.†3 more earnest → earnestly:sincerely or seriously Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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empathythe understanding and sharing of others' feelings She lacks empathy and is very selfish.more Show sample from book Each of you who believes you can uphold the ideals of the Dark Daughters and Sons, and will try your best to be authentic, faithful, wise, empathetic, and sincere—you may continue your membership in this group.†3 more empathy → empathetic:the ability, tendency, or act of understanding and sharing another's emotional s… Show general definition the ability, tendency, or act of understanding and sharing another's emotional state
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resolutedetermined and unwavering She stood resolute as some complained that she was asking too much of the team.more Show sample from book "I have to see Neferet," I said resolutely and stood up, surprised at how steady my knees had become.3 more resolute → resolutely:with firm purpose Show general definition firm in purpose, belief, or action
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monologuemonologue → monologues:a long speech by one person In books we find monologues from the greatest minds. And where those books disagree, it is up to the reader to create a dialogue.more Show sample from book He was away from the school for the yearly Shakespeare monologue competition.†11 more a long uninterrupted speech Show general definition a long speech by one person, whether it's a dramatic speech in a play, a run-on talk that keeps others from getting a word in, or a comedian's continuous stream of jokes and stories delivered alone Show editor's word notes Although less frequently used, "monolog" is also a correct spelling in the United States.
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jihada holy war waged by Muslims against infidels They urged jihad against the Americans in Afghanistan.more Show sample from book Did you tell them that we're Nature's Jihad?†5 more a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels… Show general definition a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels; or any relentless battle for a belief or more rarely: a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral, spiritual, or political goal
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preparatorygetting ready The preparatory school has a reputation for sending students to top colleges.more Show sample from book Then it had been a stuck-up rich kids' prep school, but it had originally been built as a monastery for the Saint Augustine People of Faith monks.†3 more preparatory → prep school:done to get ready for something that will happen later Show general definition done to get ready for something that will happen later
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abhorabhor → abhors:hates She abhors violence.more Show sample from book They abhor us.2 more hate or detest Show general definition to hate or detest something Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): As compared to "hate", "despise", or "loathe", "abhor" is often chosen to indicate moral revulsion.
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goadgoad → goaded:provoked (angered or annoyed) She goaded him into an argument.more Show sample from book I floundered, trying to put the instinct that so often whispered to me and goaded me to do, or not to do, things into words.2 more goad → goaded:encouraged Show general definition to provoke or annoy someone into doing something—often something unwise or: to prod an animal to move, or the stick used to do so
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emancipatedreleased from social restraints (used as a metaphor for the literal sense of being released from slavery) She was an emancipated 20th century woman pursuing her career.†more Show sample from book Zoey legally changed her last name to Redbird when she became an emancipated minor upon entrance to our school last month.†1 more released from slavery or servitude;; OR (metaphorically) from social restraints Show general definition released from slavery or servitude; or (metaphorically) from social restraints