The Ramayana — Vocabulary
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Learn, trembler! that the valiant, they Who yield no step in battle fray, Will die a thousand deaths but ne'er An unavenged dishonour bear.101 more give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book "'Tis as I feared," he cried, and there, Yielding to pangs too great to bear, He sank by grief dismayed.101 more yield → yielding:giving in, giving up, or giving way (easily moved or soft) Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book But the God's eye with scornful glare Fell terrible on him.†115 more scorn → scornful:full of strong disrespect or rejection Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book Thus pouring forth laments, the king Girt by the people's crowded ring, Entered the noble bower like one New-bathed when funeral rites are done.†111 more lament → laments:expresses grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book Whom, when his warrior wrath is high, Do Gods embattled fear and fly?†129 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book This wicked prince who aye withstood The counsel of the wise and good, Who plagued the people in his hate, His father banished from the state.†104 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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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book Such heedless faults will kings destroy Who fail to guard what they enjoy.†99 more heed → heedless:ignorant or ignoring; or not following advice Show context notes The suffix "-less" in heedless means without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearless, homeless, and endless. Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Feeble and worn I scarce can bear The ruler's toil, the judge's care, With royal dignity, a weight That tries the young and temperate.†80 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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adornadorn → adorned:decorated The women adorned themselves with shell necklaces.more Show sample from book Give me thy son, thine eldest born, Whom locks like raven's wings adorn.†86 more decorate Show general definition to decorate -- especially a person
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book Then this was, after due debate, The counsel of the wise and great, To churn with might the milky sea(202) The life-bestowing drink to free.†82 more bestow → bestowing:giving Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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boonsomething that is of great benefit The new community center is a boon to the neighborhood, offering free classes and a safe place for kids to play.more Show sample from book ha, who excels In Warriors' art and mystic spells, In love of God without a peer, Confirm the boon you promise here.†85 more Show general definition something that is of great benefit
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penancean act seeking forgiveness In some traditions, saying a prayer or performing a good deed can serve as penance for a sin.more Show sample from book He gained by penance long and dire The favour of the mighty Sire.†81 more an act that shows sorrow for wrongdoing Show general definition an act that shows sorrow for wrongdoing -- such as expressing regret, asking for forgiveness, or trying to make up for the harm done
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assailassail → assailed:attacked Critics assailed the author’s latest work, questioning its originality and depth.more Show sample from book For evil fiends that roam by night Disturbed him in each holy rite, And in their strength and frantic rage Assailed with witcheries the sage.†77 more assail → assailed:to attack or cause trouble Show general definition to attack or cause trouble
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ireanger Her unjust accusation sparked his ire, and he responded with a sharp retort.more Show sample from book Once favoured by the Eternal Sire He plagues the worlds in ceaseless ire, For peerless power and might renowned, By giant bands encompassed round.†63 more Show general definition anger
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envoyrepresentative sent on a mission The State Department's new envoy to North Korea has a good understanding of the region.more Show sample from book He honoured, filled with transport new, That wondrous being, fair to view, As round the envoy of the God With reverential steps he trod.†56 more Show general definition a representative sent on a mission -- often representing a government
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impelimpel → impelled:drove The desire to make a difference in the world impelled her to pursue a career in medicine.more Show sample from book Each king, with suppliant hands upheld, Gazed on the other's face: And then by mutual love impelled Met in a close embrace.†51 more impel → impelled:to make someone feel they must do something Show general definition to make someone feel they must do something
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book Like a great bridge the floods have rent, Impetuous in their wild descent, All other hands but thine in vain Would strive the burthen to maintain.†32 more impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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spurnspurn → spurned:rejected She spurned his advances.more Show sample from book The suitors' puny might I spurned, And back the feeble princes turned.†40 more spurn → spurned:rejected as not good enough Show general definition reject as not good enough
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pioushighly religious The cartoon with a drawing of Muhammad outraged many pious Muslims.more Show sample from book Hail, arch-ascetic, pious, good, and kind!50 more religious or highly moral Show general definition for pious (as in: a good, pious woman) religious or highly moral
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pious#2sincerely felt, but highly unlikely She is clinging to the pious hope that everyone will just start to get along.more Show sample from book When thus the rite is mocked and stayed, And all my pious hopes delayed, Cast down in heart the spot I leave, And spent with fruitless labour grieve.50 more sincere, but highly unlikely Show general definition for pious (as in: cling to the pious hope) (describing a hope or wish as) sincere, but highly unlikely