Fever, 1793 — Vocabulary
Laurie Halse Anderson
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despaira feeling of hopelessness Don't give in to despair.more Show sample from book Don't listen to words of despair, Mattie.p.177.51 more hopelessness Show general definition for despair (as in: she felt despair) hopelessness; or distress (such as extreme worry or sadness from feeling powerless to change a bad situation)
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despair#2lose hope Don't despair. Next year will be better.more Show sample from book I would have despaired of the hopelessness and confusion.p.193.41 more despair → despaired:lost hope Show general definition for despair (as in: do not despair) lose hope or feel distress
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refugeerefugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.more Show sample from book As refugees from the French Revolution and from the slave revolts in the French West Indies poured into Philadelphia, French fashion and language became very popular.p.248.15 more refugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland Show general definition someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book Mr. Epler nodded his head solemnly.†p.28.93 more solemn → solemnly:with seriousness and dignity Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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inquireask about or look into Students should contact our office to inquire about scholarship opportunities.more Show sample from book The day after our ill-fated tea party, Mother sent a note to the Ogilvies inquiring about Colette's health, but received no response.†p.54.74 more inquire → inquiring:asking about or looking into Show general definition to ask about or look into something
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apprenticelearner on the job After high school, Bella began work as an apprentice at a local bakery, waking up before dawn to help make bread and learn the craft.more Show sample from book He wiped his hands on his apron and sent an apprentice for a bucket of ale.†p.57.74 more person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled w… Show general definition person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled worker; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
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parcheddried out Nothing will grow in this parched soil.more Show sample from book I'm parched.†p.48.52 more dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty Show general definition dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty
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commotiondisturbance I looked up to see what caused the commotion.more Show sample from book King George squawked and circled above the commotion.†p.83.12 more noisy disturbance Show general definition a disturbance -- typically noisy
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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book I don't know which is worse, banishing me to the Ludington farm or marrying me off to an Ogilvie.†p.44.12 more banish → banishing:expelling or getting 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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narrativeStory He titled his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.more Show sample from book —Richard Allen and Absalom Jones A Narrative of the Proceedings of the Black People During the Late Awful Calamity in Philadelphia in the Year 1793.†p.192.32 more story Show general definition for narrative (as in: Narrative of the Life of...) a story; or related to a story
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prescribeprescribe → prescribed:gave medical instructions instructing that the patient should take The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.more Show sample from book Not a proper physician, but he sees sick folk and prescribes medicines.†p.64.92 more prescribe → prescribes:recommends or requires what should be done OR (of a medical doctor) gives medical instructions -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics Show general definition to recommend or require what should be done or more specifically: of a medical doctor: to give medical instructions -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics
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tauntintentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone She used Twitter to taunt the opposing candidate.more Show sample from book They moved swiftly, ignoring the taunts and vicious words the men called after them.p.164.92 more taunt → taunts:insults intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone Show general definition to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults or (as a noun): an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone
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brandishbrandish → brandished:waved or exhibited aggressively She brandished her cane at him.more Show sample from book But he needed me back home, not standing in the street in the dead of night brandishing a bloody sword like a pirate.†p.146.41 more brandish → brandishing:waving something or exhibiting it aggressively Show general definition the act of waving something or exhibiting it aggressively
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preservepreserve → preserving:protecting or keeping something from changing They are preserving the elephant habitat.more Show sample from book His collection included mastodon bones, fossils, minerals, and preserved animals such as jackals, mongooses, and bison, along with dozen of species of amphibians, birds, fish, and insects.p.246.34 more preserve → preserved:kept as they were Show general definition for preserve (as in: preserve the records) to protect something or to keep it as it is
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preserveschunks of fruit cooked with sugar so they will not spoil My grandmother made preserves.more Show sample from book The doors to the pantry stood open, and Eliza's crocks of preserves, the sugar cone, and her spice cabinet were missing.p.123.24 more fruit cooked with sugar and sealed (usually in a jar) so it will not spoil Show general definition for preserves (as in: mom made preserves) chunks of fruit cooked with sugar (like jam) and sealed (usually in a mason jar) so it will not spoil
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pestilencewidespread disease The Black Death was a pestilence that killed an estimated 30% of the European population in the 14th century.more Show sample from book I tell you, William, men who stood unafraid before British cannon run in fear from this foul pestilence.p.60.910 more severe widespread disease Show general definition widespread disease (usually severe); or any severely harmful or evil influence that is hard to get rid of
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scoundrelsomeone without moral principles He's a scoundrel. Don't trust him.more Show sample from book Had no future, was a scamp, possibly even a scoundrel.†p.30.73 more Show general definition someone without moral principles
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recuperaterecuperate → recuperating:regaining health The patient is recuperating.more Show sample from book Grandfather would recuperate at home with Mother, and I could care for them both.†p.86.11 more to regain good health or strength Show general definition to regain good health or strength
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hamperstorage basket or container Please put your dirty laundry in the laundry hamper.more Show sample from book "I'll pack a hamper of food for your trip," she said.p.75.12 more basket or container Show general definition for hamper (as in: laundry hamper) a basket or container used for storing or carrying items
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impudentimproperly bold or disrespectful She is an impudent girl given to insulting strangers.†more Show sample from book The impudence.†p.31.61 more Show general definition improperly bold or disrespectful -- especially toward someone who is older or considered to be of higher status