Hush, Hush — Vocabulary
Becca Fitzpatrick
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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coincidencea situation where things happened at the same time by chance even though it was unlikely It was a pure coincidence that both got sick the same weekend.more Show sample from book I think it's a coincidence.†p.47.49 more Show general definition a situation where two things happened at the same time or in the same way by chance even though it was unlikely
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irrationalunreasonable I have an irrational fear of spiders.more Show sample from book I felt an irrational need to defend myself and decided right then and there I wouldn't back down until he did.†p.14.64 more Show general definition not reasonable
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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 There was an implied Or else.†p.11.82 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book As punishment for this grave sin and for deserting their duties, God stripped the angels' wings and banished them to Earth forever.†p.251.14 more banish → banished:expelled or gotten rid of Show general definition to expel or get rid of in various senses, including: to force someone to leave a country as punishment to push an idea from the mind
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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 Stepping back, he gave me a thorough twice-over, seemingly scrutinizing any imperfections—his eyes shifted up and down, here and there.†p.124.13 more scrutiny → scrutinizing:looking at very carefully 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 general definition careful examination of something
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interrogateinterrogate → interrogation:the process of aggressively asking questions The CIA's controversial interrogation program lasted from 2002 to 2007.more Show sample from book And if I had, I wouldn't have wasted it to spend a few minutes interrogating Patch about his personal life.†p.24.15 more interrogate → interrogating:asking a series of questions of someone Show general definition ask a series of questions of someone -- typically asked by law enforcement officials or by someone in an aggressive manner
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waverwaver → wavered:faltered (stopped being strong) Through good times and bad her love for him has never wavered.more Show sample from book I couldn't keep the waver out of my voice.†p.258.23 more to move back and forth (shake or quiver); OR to change, be unsure, or weak Show general definition to move back and forth (shake or quiver) or: to change, be unsure, or weak
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deceivemislead The plan was to deceive the Germans into believing the main attack would take place further north.more Show sample from book Just like him, I'm a deceiver.†p.361.93 more deceive → deceiver:someone who lies or misleads Show general definition to lie to or mislead someone -- occasionally to lie to oneself by denying reality
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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 Her eyes were raisins, beady and dark, and they twitched their way over me in almost predatory evaluation.†p.271.41 more 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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motivereason (for doing something) She believes the profit motive encourages people to satisfy other people's needs.more Show sample from book But we had an ulterior motive.†p.166.82 more Show general definition for motive (as in: What is her motive?) a reason for doing something
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analyzeexamine in detail to better understand Analyze the situation and tell me what you think we should do.more Show sample from book I think you're overanalyzing this.†p.200.91 more analyze → overanalyzing:excessively examining in an attempt to better understand Show general definition to examine and consider something in detail to better understand it
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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 sped forward with the force of adrenaline.†p.52.34 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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archangelangel of high rank In the movie, John Travolta played a seemingly irreverent archangel.†more Show sample from book "The Archangel," I murmured, looking back over my shoulder at the ride, which had started its next ascent.†p.113.919 more Show general definition an angel of high rank
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anemiaa deficiency of red blood cells -- resulting in fatigue She takes iron supplements to prevent anemia.more Show sample from book I considered explaining that I was anemic and had to take iron a few times a day, especially when I was under stress, but I thought better.†p.33.52 more anemia → anemic:suffering from too few red blood cells or (less commonly): lacking vitality Show general definition a deficiency of red blood cells or where red blood cells are deficient in hemoglobin -- resulting in fatigue or (less commonly): suffering from a lack of energy
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authenticityquality of being real or original The court confirmed the authenticity of the Anne Frank diary.more Show sample from book Tomorrow, bring a write-up of your discoveries, and believe me, I'm going to check for authenticity.†p.11.71 more quality of being real or true Show general definition quality of being real or true
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canvasscanvass → canvassing:talking with people individually She has been canvassing the membership to see how they feel and to ask for their support.more Show sample from book Thirty minutes later I'd canvassed the entire lot.†p.117.11 more canvass → canvassed:examined an issue, got opinions by asking specific questions; and/or asked people for political support individually Show general definition for canvass (as in: canvass the crowd) examine an issue, get opinions by asking specific questions; and/or ask people for political support individually
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agapewide open She was shocked, mouth agape.more Show sample from book Her mouth was agape, her raisin eyes hollow.p.274.81 more open Show general definition for agape (as in: mouth agape) open (usually a mouth open in surprise)
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instillinstill → instilled:put into one's mind His time in the army instilled him with confidence and discipline.more Show sample from book Reporters didn't instill trust in people.†p.177.81 more Show general definition to put ideas, principles, or teachings into one's mind -- typically another's mind over time with repetition
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artificialmade by humans The plants look real, but they are artificial.more Show sample from book They'd been forced to link arms and were naked except for artificial leaves placed in a few choice locations.p.7.41 more made by humans rather than occurring naturally Show general definition for artificial (as in: an artificial heart) made by humans -- often to replace something that can be found in nature
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artificial#2not sincere She hated his artificial humility.more Show sample from book "So," I said to Elliot with an artificial smile, "why don't you tell us about Kinghorn Prep?"p.172.51 more not genuine Show general definition for artificial (as in: an artificial smile) not sincere, pretended, or designed to impress