Pudd'nhead Wilson — Vocabulary
Mark Twain
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consequenceconsequence → consequences:results Your decision will have three major consequences.more Show sample from book None of them had ever seen a person bearing a title of nobility before, and none had been expecting to see one now, consequently the title came upon them as a kind of pile-driving surprise and caught them unprepared.8 more consequence → consequently:resultantly (as a result) Show general definition for consequence (as in: a direct consequence of) a result of something (often an undesired side effect)
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consequence#2consequence → consequential:important Think carefully. This is a consequential decision.more Show sample from book Judge Driscoll could be a freethinker and still hold his place in society because he was the person of most consequence to the community, and therefore could venture to go his own way and follow out his own notions.8 more importance Show general definition for consequence (as in: of little consequence) importance or relevance
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resolveresolve → resolved:decided This year I resolved to lose a pound a week for 5 weeks.more Show sample from book Roxy had no home now; so she resolved to go around and say good-by to her friends and then clear out and see the world—8 more resolve → resolved:definitely decided Show general definition for resolve (as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decision Show editor's word notes In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.
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resolve#2determination (firmness of purpose) She never waivered in her resolve to attend a good college.more Show sample from book He was loath to withdraw his faith from the twins, and was resolved not to do it on the present indecisive evidence; but—well, he would think, and then decide how to act.8 more resolve → resolved:determined (having firm intent) Show general definition for resolve (as in: Her resolve weakened.) firmness of purpose (strong determination to do something)
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book She couldn't endure the thought of it.6 more bear (suffer through; or put up with something difficult or unpleasant) Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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endure#2continue to exist She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more Show sample from book The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.6 more endure → enduring:lasting (continue to exist) Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book Wilson showed a trifle of irritation when he replied...10 more a small amount Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity
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contrastpoint to differences between Contrast winter in Panama with winter in Alaska.more Show sample from book Yet her feeling was moderate indeed when contrasted with Rowena's.†1 more contrast → contrasted:pointed to differences between; or compared to show differences Show general definition for contrast (as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences
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contrast#2notable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book She gathered up her baby once more; but when her eye fell upon its miserably short little gray tow-linen shirt and noted the contrast between its pauper shabbiness and her own volcanic eruption of infernal splendors, her mother-heart was touched, and she was ashamed.†1 more 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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motivereason (for doing something) She believes the profit motive encourages people to satisfy other people's needs.more Show sample from book If the motive had been robbery, the girl might answer; but there wasn't any girl that would want to take this old man's life for revenge.†6 more Show general definition for motive (as in: What is her motive?) a reason for doing something
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profoundintense (of great emotional depth) Her apology was heartfelt--expressing profound sorrow and regret.more Show sample from book A profound terror had taken possession of her.4 more of greatest intensity or emotional depth Show general definition for profound (as in: profound sadness) of greatest intensity or emotional depth
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book His joy collapsed utterly, and he turned away and moped toward the door moaning and lamenting over the bitterness of his luck.†3 more lament → lamenting:expressing grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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diligentcareful and hardworking She's the kind of diligent worker we want to hire.more Show sample from book For with all his tireless diligence he had discovered no sign or trace of the...3 more diligent → diligence: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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minutetiny Don't eat a lot of poppy seeds for a few days before a drug test. They have a minute amount of a chemical that can cause a false positive when testing for heroin use.more Show sample from book The foreman answered: "TO THE MINUTEST DETAIL!"5 more minute → minutest:smallest Show general definition for minute (as in: minute size) small, exceptionally small, or insignificant
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minute#2including even small considerations We discussed it in minute detail.more Show sample from book Again the jury made minute examinations, and again reported: "We find them to be exactly identical, your honor."5 more careful and detailed Show general definition for minute (as in: minute description) detailed (including even small considerations); and/or careful (done with care)
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ornerycranky (easily annoyed and quick to complain and argue) I avoid contact when he's in an ornery mood.more Show sample from book Blame dat man, he worries me wid dem ornery glasses o' his'n; I b'lieve he's a witch.†6 more easily annoyed and quick to complain and argue Show general definition for ornery (as in: is ornery when she first wakes up) quick to get annoyed, complain, argue, and be uncooperative
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pauperperson who is very poor I want to go to a college where the loans won't leave me feeling like a pauper-in-waiting.more Show sample from book His estates were confiscated, his personal property seized, and there we were, in Germany, strangers, friendless, and in fact paupers.†5 more pauper → paupers:people who are very poor Show general definition someone who is very poor
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cordialfriendly The countries share a long border and have cordial relations.more Show sample from book Wilson got out his Calendar, by request, and read a passage or two from it, which the twins praised quite cordially.†3 more cordial → cordially:in a friendly way Show general definition for cordial (as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
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notwithstandingin spite of Notwithstanding my fear, I want to try parachuting from an airplane.more Show sample from book Whatever your scheme was, it had sense in it, Blake's opinion to the contrary notwithstanding.†2 more used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go … Show general definition used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go against it Show editor's word notes Most commonly, you can substitute "in spite of" for notwithstanding. But see the first exemplary sample sentences for other common word substitutions.
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benefactorfinancial supporter She is the largest benefactor of the museum.more Show sample from book Whoever has lived long enough to find out what life is, knows how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to Adam, the first great benefactor of our race.†3 more someone who helps a person or organization -- especially financially Show general definition someone who helps a person or organization -- especially financially