Burned — Vocabulary
Ellen Hopkins
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confideconfide → confided:placed trust (in someone) by talking about private things She confided in me. I won't repeat what was said.more Show sample from book We shared siblings, cohabited a double bed, confided concerns, divvied responsibilities.†5 more Show general definition to place trust (in someone) by talking about private things or telling secrets
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book This book is fiction, but much in it is true—in particular, the stories about nuclear issues in Nevada.†5 more nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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testimonythe statement of a witness at a trial Her emotional testimony moved the jury.more Show sample from book Some brilliant manifesto about how God whispered sweet insights into my ear, higher truths that I would hold on to forever, once I'd shared them through testimony?†5 more something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing Show general definition something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
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attaingain or reach something with effort She was the first woman to attain the rank of general.more Show sample from book No doubt of this heaven, no worries about which kingdom I'd attained, only the certainty that heaven, indeed, existed, right there in our perfect union.†1 more attain → attained:gained or reached something with effort Show general definition to gain or reach something with effort
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dilemmahard choice It is an ethical dilemma.more Show sample from book Which led us to the reason for our own dilemma.†1 more a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between imperfect alternatives Show general definition a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between imperfect alternatives
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coaxgently persuade Although she has retired from public life, we are going to try to coax her to accept the award.more Show sample from book We spent the better part of the day coaxing the dogs, chasing strays, and otherwise moving the herd up-mountain.†2 more coax → coaxing:trying to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gently persuading Show general definition for coax (as in: coax her to join us) try to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gentle persuasion
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doctrineprinciple She argues that the action is protected under the separation-of-powers doctrine that is fundamental to the US Constitution.more Show sample from book True, but Jesus had little to do with LDS doctrine.†1 more a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some … Show general definition a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some group
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ebbebb → ebbed:gradually declined The patient's strength ebbed away.more Show sample from book Killing bunnies was not the point, drawing blood, watching life ebb, pulse by pulse.†1 more decline -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide Show general definition decline -- typically gradually as with the height of the tide
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forebodingfeeling that something bad would happen All that week I had a steadily escalating sense of foreboding.more Show sample from book In Ethan's arms, I knew no fear, in this ultimate act of giving, no foreboding.†1 more a feeling that something bad is going to happen Show general definition a feeling that something bad is going to happen
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impendingabout to happen She plans to spend more time on that after her impending retirement.more Show sample from book He had—huge deli sandwiches, carbs and protein to fend off any impending hangovers.†1 more Show general definition about to happen -- especially of something unpleasant or feared
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immunenot in danger (from something) People are immune if they've had the virus previously or been vaccinated.more Show sample from book Derek took me home, and as we kissed a very long good-bye, I hoped everyone was asleep so I'd be immune to questions.†1 more not in danger of suffering from something OR relating to disease resistance Show general definition not in danger of being affected by something -- especially a disease or: relating to disease resistance
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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 Evaluation.† evaluate → evaluation:the process of thinking carefully and making a judgment about something Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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recoilrecoil → recoiled:suddenly moved back (away from) She recoiled in horror.more Show sample from book I figured I could deal with a bit of a recoil.†1 more to move backward suddenly Show general definition to move backward suddenly (sometimes figuratively) especially: the backward jerk of a gun or cannon when it is fired when a person flinches (suddenly draws back) from someone or something, as with fear, disgust, or pain when a person is emotionally repulsed, as by disgust when something intended to go in one direction figuratively falls back in the opposite direction; for example, a story told to hurt someone that comes back to hurt the teller
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contradictdisagree with Does the sentence contradict the main claim of the essay?more Show sample from book Incredulous, Aunt J contradicted, Best let water passed under the bridge keep on trickling downstream.† contradict → contradicted:disagreed Show general definition disagree in various senses, including: to say something is not true -- as in "She contradicted his testimony." to say something else is true when both can't be true -- as in "I don't believe her. She contradicted herself as she told us what happened." to be in conflict with -- as in "Her assertions contradict accepted scientific principles."
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seminarya school for training ministers, priests, or rabbis Princeton Theological Seminary has the largest theological library in the United States.more Show sample from book So I decided to pose the question in seminary.†5 more a school for training clerics -- usually ministers, priests, or rabbis Show general definition a school for training clerics -- usually ministers, priests, or rabbis
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wilyclever and good at tricking others Don't underestimate her. She is a wily campaigner.more Show sample from book I know you shoot for sport, but have you ever hunted an animal wilier than you?†1 more wily → wilier:more clever Show general definition clever and good at tricking others to achieve a goal
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pariahoutcast The scandal made her a political pariah.more Show sample from book Associate with a pariah, you become an outcast too.†1 more a social outcast Show general definition a social outcast
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chronologicalfrom oldest to newest Events are listed in chronological order.more Show sample from book So much happened, it's hard to write it all down, so here are the highlights, in semichronological order: I rode Paprika, first in the paddock, then on the trail.† chronological → semichronological:partially arranged according to time Show context notes The prefix "semi-" in semichronological means half or partially. This is the same pattern you see in words like semicircle, semisweet, and semiautomatic. Show general definition arranged according to time
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integralessential That was before China became an integral part of the world economy.more Show sample from book Making love indeed became an integral part of our couplehood.† an essential part or characteristic Show general definition for integral (as in: integral part) an essential part or characteristic
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protagonistmain character in a work of fiction Harry Potter was the protagonist and Voldemort was the antagonist.more Show sample from book Pattyn, the protagonist in this book, comes to love rural Nevada, where the spirit of the Old West lives on in its people.† the main character in a work of fiction; OR more rarely:… Show general definition the main character in a work of fiction or more rarely: an important supporter or main figure of someone or something