Insurgent — Vocabulary
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insurgentinsurgent → insurgents:irregular armed forces that fight a stronger force by sabotage and harassment Hundreds of European Muslims journeyed to join the insurgents in Iraq.David Frum's Diary on National Review Online — <span class="__nowrap">http://frum.nationalreview.com/print/</span> <span class="__nowrap">(retrieved Thu Jun 29 2006 00:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)</span>)more Show sample from book "Come on, Insurgent," he says with a wink.2 more a member of an irregular force that fights a stronger force Show general definition a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
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factionfaction → factions:sub-groups It was a fight between the moderate and progressive factions of the Democratic Party.more Show sample from book Is your allegiance with your current faction, Tobias?240 more sub-group Show general definition a sub-group with some interests not shared by the entire group
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dauntdiscourage or intimidate It is a challenge that would daunt a lesser diplomat.more Show sample from book It is maybe the first time I've seen Peter be truly Dauntless.431 more daunt → dauntless:in this novel, the group of people who most prize bravery Show context notes Outside of this novel, dauntless is not capitalized and means "never discouraged or intimidated". The root word is most commonly seen as the adjective daunting which describes something as "discouraging or intimidating". Note that the "-less" suffix means without. Dauntless is to daunt as hopeless is to hope and careless is to care. Show general definition to discourage or intimidate
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abnegategive up The monk chose to abnegate all worldly pleasures to focus entirely on spiritual growth.more Show sample from book no one in Abnegation would be so selfish;170 more abnegate → abnegation:in this novel, the group of people that practice self-denial Show context notes Outside of this novel, abnegation is not capitalized and is rarely used. But you may as well learn it since it is an important concept in this novel and used so many times. When seen outside of the novel, it means "renunciation or rejection--often of comforts or luxuries" and is often seen as "self-abnegation". Show general definition to renounce or reject -- often self-denial of luxuries The exact meaning of abnegate can depend upon its context. For example: "to abnegate his responsibilities as a father" -- to reject or ignore a duty "to practice self-abnegation" -- to deny oneself (voluntarily give something up such as a luxury) "to abnegate her faith" -- to reject a belief "to abnegate her legal rights" -- to give up a claim, title, or position of power
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eruditevery knowledgeable in an academic way She is an erudite professor.more Show sample from book You can think like the Erudite, too.304 more in this novel, the group of people who most prize deep scholarly knowledge Show context notes In this book, Erudite is used as a proper noun to name people in the group (faction) with deep scholarly knowledge. Outside of this novel, erudite is not capitalized and is typically used as an adjective to describe someone as "having or showing deep scholarly knowledge". Show general definition having or showing deep scholarly knowledge
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candidhonest and direct Don't worry about my feelings. I'd like your candid opinion.more Show sample from book The Candor sing the praises of the truth, but they never tell you how much it costs.116 more candid → candor:in this novel, the group of people who most highly value honesty and directness Show context notes In this book, Candor is used as a proper noun to name people in the group (faction) who most highly value honesty and directness. Outside of this novel, candor is not capitalized and means "honesty and directness". It is most commonly seen as an adjective in the form candid--meaning "honest and direct".
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amitya state of friendly relations If we cannot be close friends, we can at least live in amity.more Show sample from book The Amity aren't supposed to argue.120 more in this novel, the group of people to whom it is most important to be friendly and live in peace Show context notes Outside of this novel, amity is not capitalized and refers to "a state of friendly relations".
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simulateimitate or represent A computer model is used to simulate the effects of wind.more Show sample from book If she was good with computers, it was only as a hobby, and I doubt that a computer hobby would enable someone to fiddle with an Erudite simulation.170 more simulate → simulation:something made by a computer that imitates something that is real Show context notes In this novel, people in this non-real environment typically don't know things aren't real. Outside of the novel, any such environment is probably used for a training exercise--as when a pilot practices flying a particular type of aircraft without ever leaving the ground. Show general definition make an imitation or representation of
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book I focus on the path of the broom, keeping my eyes on the dust that collects between glass fragments.26 more Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book We each had to choose a research focus in Erudite initiation, and mine was the aptitude test simulation, so I know a lot about the way it's designed.26 more place where attention is directed Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book My fellow sweepers back up to get out of the way, but I stay where I am, heat rushing through me as Zeke and Tori approach.17 more come near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book How does this change our approach to the new simulation serum?17 more technique (way of doing something) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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conflictstruggle Violent conflict has broken out again in the Middle East.more Show sample from book "I think my conflicted emotions confused the simulation," he says.17 more conflict → conflicted:in opposition to each other (feeling different or opposite ways at the same time) Show general definition a struggle or disagreement in various senses, including: a serious disagreement -- as in "political conflict" the tension from two opposing ideas or feelings -- as in "I'm conflicted about where I should go to college." a violent fight or war -- as in "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" an idiom that refers to tension between responsibilities to different entities -- "conflict of interest"
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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 The truth will come out when you are both interrogated under the influence of truth serum.19 more interrogate → interrogated:asked questions 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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suppresssuppress → suppressed:kept from spreading She claimed that Facebook suppressed and promoted news that met a political agenda.more Show sample from book Tobias's mouth twitches, as if in a smile, but if that's what it was, he suppresses it.9 more suppress → suppresses:keeps it under control; or prevents it from arising Show general definition trying to keep under control The exact meaning of suppress can depend upon its context. For example: "suppressed the revolution" -- to stop others from doing something by force "suppressed a smile" -- kept something from happening "suppressed the story" -- kept news from spreading "suppressed her fear" -- controlled an emotion "suppressed the memory" -- avoided thinking about (perhaps even removed from conscious memory) Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Suppress and repress can be interchanged; though in psychology something that is repressed is done unconsciously while something that is suppressed is done voluntarily.
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divergemove apart The two paths diverge here.more Show sample from book My mother said people feared the Divergent because we couldn't be controlled.96 more diverge → divergent:different Show context notes In this book, Divergent is used as a proper noun to name people who are different because they don't fit neatly into any of the five groups of people (factions) into which the population is divided. Outside of this novel, divergent is not capitalized and means "different". It is more commonly encountered as the verb diverge--meaning "to move apart or become different." Show general definition to move apart; or be or become different
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aptitudenatural ability She took an online career aptitude test and then a career interest test.more Show sample from book I am pleased, of course, because of your aptitude test results.21 more Show general definition natural ability
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initiatebegin the process of The study concluded that women initiate divorce more frequently than men.more Show sample from book I want him to fold me into his arms again, like he did after the last attack, but he doesn't, and I know better than to initiate it.35 more begin Show general definition for initiate (as in: initiate discussions) to cause (something) to begin
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initiate#2initiate → initiated:accepted into the group in a special ceremony The photo is from the ceremony when she was initiated into the sorority.more Show sample from book I didn't realize until that moment that Dauntless initiation had taught me an important lesson: how to keep going.35 more initiate → initiation:a formal process to become a member of a group (including training, testing, and a ceremony) Show general definition for initiate (as in: initiate into the fraternity) to accept someone's membership into an organization -- typically in a ceremony -- sometimes including a period of instruction and/or test
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initiate#3initiate → initiates:new members Initiates will be formally accepted and presented at the ceremony on Friday.more Show sample from book I feel like I am an initiate again, storming the stairs of the Hub right after the Choosing Ceremony.35 more someone who has formally started procedures to become a member or a group such as training, testing, and a ceremony Show general definition for initiate (as in: She is a new initiate.) someone who has formally started in an organization, or been introduced to or attained some expertise in a particular field