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Luis J. Rodriguez
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book They are members of a social stratum which includes welfare mothers, housing project residents, immigrant families, the homeless and unemployed.†10 more immigrate → immigrant:a person who came to live in a new country Show general definition come to live in a new country
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primarilymainly Did the author mention multiple companies primarily to demonstrate diversity of solutions or to show that interest in the industry is widespread?more Show sample from book We ended up in Watts, a community primarily of black people except for La Colonia, often called The Quarter — the Mexican section and the oldest part of Watts.†4 more Show general definition mainly (most importantly)
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coherentsensible and clear She presented a compelling and coherent plan.more Show sample from book Wilo threw a dirt clod at the sofa and Noodles mumbled some incoherent words.†4 more coherent → incoherent:not sensible or clear; or describing parts as not fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner Show context notes The prefix "in-" in incoherent means not and reverses the meaning of coherent. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition sensible and clear; or describing parts as fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner
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disdainlack of respect She tries to be polite, but she cannot hide her disdain for authority.more Show sample from book Up until then my brother had never shown any emotion to me other than disdain.†3 more a lack of respect Show general definition to disrespect or reject as unworthy
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sinisterevil They created a sinister plan to recruit terrorists.more Show sample from book The Sinisters hated Mexicans.†3 more sinister → sinisters:evil or harmful; OR making an evil or frightening impression Show general definition evil or harmful; or making an evil or frightening impression
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rehabilitaterestore to good condition She has been working to rehabilitate her reputation.more Show sample from book I've visited numerous prisons, juvenile detention centers, sober-living homes and rehabilitation centers.†5 more rehabilitate → rehabilitation:to restore someone to a state of good condition Show general definition to restore someone (or more rarely, something) to a state of good condition -- such as recovery from addiction, illness, prison, or poor reputation Show editor's word notes Rehab is sometimes used as an abbreviation for rehabilitation or a rehabilitation facility such as might be used to help someone recover from a drug addiction. Although rehabilitate can be used generally, it is typically replaced with refurbish when talking about buildings or machines, and with recuperate when talking about recovery from an illness.
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suburbanin an area located near the outer edge of a city where it isn't so crowded I want a suburban home with a white picket fence and a big yard.more Show sample from book Books were discards from other suburban schools where the well-off students turned up.†5 more relating to a residential area located near the outer edge of a city where it isn't as crowded Show general definition relating to a residential area located near the outer edge of a city where it isn't as crowded
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censorcensor → censoring:suppressing everything considered politically unacceptable The Chinese devote enormous resources to censoring the Internet.more Show sample from book According to the American Library Association, it is one of the 100 most censored books in the United States.†4 more censor → censored:removed or suppressed something considered obscene, immoral, or politically unacceptable Show general definition for censor (as related to censorship) to remove or suppress anything considered obscene, immoral, politically unacceptable, or a security threat or: a person who decides which such material should be removed or suppressed
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book They also told her the next time I cut class or even made a feint toward trouble, I'd be expelled.†4 more expel → expelled:forced out Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book In East L.A., a group calling itself the Chicano Liberation Front had allegedly planted bombs in power stations and government buildings.†4 more liberate → liberation:the act of being set free Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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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 Still I sprinted down the gangway which led to a debris-strewn alley, filled with furniture parts and overturned trash cans.†3 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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underminegradually weaken She has taken every opportunity to undermine my influence with the team.more Show sample from book US and Thee Prophettes kept cool, not wanting anything to undermine the benefit dance.†2 more weaken gradually Show general definition weaken gradually
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confideconfide → confided:placed trust (in someone) by talking about private things She confided in me. I won't repeat what was said.more Show sample from book "Listen, I like you Louie," Frankie confided.†2 more Show general definition to place trust (in someone) by talking about private things or telling secrets
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inquiryinvestigation The school launched an official inquiry into the allegations of cheating.more Show sample from book The constant questioning, inquiries which entertained but also had something daring — or foolish — in the asking, failed to materialize.†2 more inquiry → inquiries:questions or investigations Show general definition a question or investigation -- especially one meant to gather information or find out the truth
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arduousdifficult At last, they won their long and arduous fight for independence.more Show sample from book The march to the concession stand was sustained and arduous.†1 more difficult - requiring much energy and effort Show general definition difficult -- especially requiring great effort over an extended period of time
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condoneapprove of Such behavior is permitted, but we certainly don't condone it.more Show sample from book I don't condone this, although it usually happens in places where there are no bookstores or decent library facilities.†1 more accept without criticism; or approve of Show general definition accept without criticism; or approve of
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constraintlimitation I will devote my full energy to the project, without constraint.more Show sample from book We kept jumping hurdles, kept breaking from the constraints, kept evading the border guards of every new trek.†1 more constraint → constraints:limitations Show general definition limitation (something that limits something else)
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inciteprovoke -- (arouse feelings that will cause) They want to incite a riot.more Show sample from book This incited my mother to greater fits.†1 more incite → incited:provoked Show general definition provoke -- (arouse feelings, often leading to action)
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transcendtranscend → transcends:exceeds or surpasses The book transcends our expectations from a romance novel.more Show sample from book Pity links us in a perverted way, transcending our veneers, joining us in our vulnerability, and at the same time distancing us from one another.†1 more transcend → transcending:exceeding or surpassing Show general definition exceed (go beyond); or surpass (to be more or better)
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irateextremely angry The irate protesters were throwing rocks.more Show sample from book The rooms lay there, hauntingly still without the voices of children, the commands of irate teachers or the clapping sounds of books as they were closed.1 more angry