Safe Haven — Vocabulary
Nicholas Sparks
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anxietynervousness She suffers from more than the usual pre-test anxiety.more Show sample from book While she was glad that these bouts of anxiety no longer overwhelmed her, it also meant she was getting comfortable here, and that scared her.†p.14.85 more nervousness or worry Show general definition nervousness or worry
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inevitablecertain to happen It is as inevitable as death and taxes.more Show sample from book She was too attractive to blend in, and when people caught on to the fact that she walked everywhere, it was inevitable that talk would start and questions would be asked about her past.†p.64.93 more Show general definition certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
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obliviousunaware of She is oblivious to the dangers.more Show sample from book In time, she'd learned to pretend she was oblivious to the attention of those men; in other instances, she showed obvious disdain, because she'd known what would happen if she didn't.†p.86.15 more Show general definition unaware of
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book He implied that she was in danger if he couldn't find her.†p.224.11 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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scrutinyscrutiny → scrutinized:looked very carefully at She scrutinized her reflection in the mirror.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 He trailed off, feeling the weight of her scrutiny.†p.82.42 more careful look or inspection Show general definition careful examination of something
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book Kevin wondered if the offer was genuine.†p.171.71 more real Show general definition real (as when a person is sincere or an object is not a replica or fake)
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remnantremnant → remnants:small amounts that remains after the rest is gone They are working to eliminate remnants of al-Qaeda in that area.more Show sample from book Remnants of a tropical storm blew through Southport, rain falling most of the afternoon and into the evening.†p.276.13 more Show general definition a small amount that remains after the rest is gone -- sometimes specifically of cloth
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clarityclearness (the quality of being clearly expressed) The speaker presented her argument with such clarity that even those unfamiliar with the topic could easily understand her main points.more Show sample from book They were crying about a man with a gun, that Miss Katie was fighting him, and then he suddenly knew with chilling clarity what had happened.†p.352.32 more seen, expressed, or understood clearly… Show general definition seen, expressed, or understood clearly; or a degree of transparency such as the quality of clear water
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feignedpretended to She feigned sleep.more Show sample from book "Sure," she answered, feigning nonchalance.†p.104.62 more feigned → feigning:pretending (making a pretense of) Show general definition pretended -- usually pretending to feel something
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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book It made her feel naked and vulnerable and it was part of the reason she'd avoided going to the store at all this week.†p.115.82 more easily hurt or in need of help; OR easily influenced or subject to temptation Show general definition easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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fleetinglasting a short time Her moments of happiness were few and fleeting.more Show sample from book While he'd gone out with a few women, they were fleeting romances that for the most part began and ended in the bedroom.†p.25.92 more Show general definition lasting a short time
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debrispieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around She swept up the debris.more Show sample from book Ahead, the door of the car pushed open slightly, but it was blocked by debris on either side.†p.355.32 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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coherentsensible and clear She presented a compelling and coherent plan.more Show sample from book Combined with the blood loss he'd suffered, it was a wonder he had been conscious, much less coherent to any degree.†p.365.71 more sensible and clear; or describing parts as fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner Show general definition sensible and clear; or describing parts as fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner
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simultaneousat the same time On Super Tuesday a large number of states have simultaneous primary elections.more Show sample from book Lightning and thunder erupted, almost simultaneously this time.†p.58.32 more Show general definition at the same time
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highlightemphasize (call attention to) The main purpose of this passage is to highlight the degree of income inequality.more Show sample from book When silver highlighted the world beyond the window, Katie and Jo stepped out onto the front porch. [In reference to leaves turning "from silver to black and to silver again as they shimmered in the evening breeze."]p.70.81 more highlight → highlighted:called attention to Show general definition for highlight (as in: highlight the main findings) emphasize (call attention to something)
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highlight#2highlight → highlights:best parts Did you watch the video highlights?more Show sample from book It was a sleepy little town, and she surmised that an event like this was probably the highlight of the year.p.307.71 more something that stands out Show general definition for highlight (as in: highlights of the year) something that stands out
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peruseread or examine Please peruse this report at your leisure.more Show sample from book As he perused the shelves, he wondered idly what he was going to do with the kids in the afternoon and decided to take them for a bike ride.†p.27.92 more peruse → perused:read or examined Show general definition to read or examine
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obituarya notice of someone's death with a short biography Her eldest daughter wrote an obituary that was published in the local paper and online.more Show sample from book He could imagine her scanning the obituaries on microfiche, looking for a name to steal.†p.238.32 more obituary → obituaries:published death notices with short biographies Show general definition a published notice of someone's death -- usually printed in a newspaper with a short biography Show editor's word notes The section of the newspaper that reports deaths is called the "Obituaries".
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subconsciousmental activity of which we are not aware, but which can influence feelings and behavior In the experiment, the image flashed too quickly to be seen consciously, but it impacted the subconscious.more Show sample from book But she did believe in the power of the subconscious mind to put together pieces that the conscious mind might miss.†p.324.21 more Show general definition mental activity of which one is not aware, but which can influence feelings and behavior; or the part of the mind that engages in such activity Show editor's word notes Though commonly used in daily conversation, the word subconscious is not used clinically. Where the layperson says subconscious, psychologists are likely to say unconscious mind.
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superficialshallow She has only superficial knowledge on the subject.more Show sample from book Instead, they stuck to superficial topics, and Katie thought again that she was happy for Jo's company.†p.70.7 relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating Show general definition relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating (often of injuries or thinking)