Washington's Farewell Address — Vocabulary
George Washington
1796 Speech
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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 The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.†5 more sub-group Show general definition a sub-group with some interests not shared by the entire group
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deriveget She likes to win, but she doesn't derive pleasure from watching others lose.more Show sample from book The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.†3 more derive → derived:got Show general definition to get something from something else (If the context doesn't otherwise indicate where something came from, it is generally from reasoning--especially deductive reasoning.)
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facilitatefacilitate → facilitates:makes easier The new headquarters facilitates inter-department communication.more Show sample from book It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated access to the government itself through the channels of party passions.†2 more facilitate → facilitated:made easier Show general definition make easier
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externaloutside (in this case, trade with people and companies in other countries) External trade makes up almost half of the country's economy.more Show sample from book I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety, and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.†3 more outside Show general definition outside in various senses, including: coming from or existing outside a place, organization or thing -- as in "external trade" forming or relating to an outside boundary -- as in "external walls" on the surface or superficial as contrasted to something that is deep or complete -- as in "external appearances"
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course.†2 more Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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zealactive interest and enthusiasm She attacks each challenge with zeal.more Show sample from book I beg you, at the same time, to do me the justice to be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both.†3 more Show general definition active interest and enthusiasm
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allianceassociation formed to support common interests The Islamic governments formed an alliance to defeat Israel.more Show sample from book No alliance, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute; they must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced.†4 more Show general definition an association formed to support common interests
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.†2 more develop, grow, or prepare for growing crops Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book Satisfied that if any circumstances have given peculiar value to my services, they were temporary, I have the consolation to believe that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.†1 more prudent → prudence:good sense and caution
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endeavorendeavor → endeavored:tried or attempted I endeavored to get both sides to agree to a compromise.more Show sample from book With such powerful and obvious motives to union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who in any quarter may endeavor to weaken its bands.†2 more to attempt; OR a project or activity attempted Show general definition to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
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deferencerespect They changed their strategy in deference to the President's wishes.more Show sample from book The acceptance of, and continuance hitherto in, the office to which your suffrages have twice called me have been a uniform sacrifice of inclination to the opinion of duty and to a deference for what appeared to be your desire.†1 more polite respect Show general definition polite respect -- often when submitting to another's wishes
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mitigatemitigate → mitigating:serving to make less harmful or unpleasant Don't judge her so harshly until you consider the mitigating circumstances.more Show sample from book And there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be by force of public opinion, to mitigate and assuage it.†1 more make less harmful or unpleasant Show general definition make less harmful or unpleasant
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usurpusurp → usurping:taking without authority The lawsuit claims that the Federal Government is usurping rights reserved by the Constitution for state governments.more Show sample from book But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.†2 more usurp → usurpation:the act of seizing or taking control without authority Show general definition seize or take control without authority
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indulgeindulge → indulges:allows them to get their way She indulges her children more than is good for them.more Show sample from book And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.†1 more enjoy to excess Show general definition to give in to a desire or allow someone to enjoy or experience something -- especially something pleasurable
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antipathystrong dislike She has an antipathy to practical concerns.more Show sample from book Antipathy in one nation against another disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury,1 more Show general definition strong dislike
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intrinsicinherent (built-in or natural) It has an intrinsic value separate from its sale price.more Show sample from book Any other tenure by which the West can hold this essential advantage, whether derived from its own separate strength, or from an apostate and unnatural connection with any foreign power, must be intrinsically precarious.†1 more intrinsic → intrinsically:in a manner related to the very nature of something Show general definition belonging naturally or essential to the nature of something
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maritimerelated to the sea She specializes in maritime law, which deals with disputes on oceans and waterways.more Show sample from book The North, in an unrestrained intercourse with the South, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds in the productions of the latter great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise and precious materials of manufacturing industry.†2 more related to the sea or ships Show general definition related to the sea or ships
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maximshort saying that expresses a general truth or principle The advisor often quotes the maxim that all politics is local.more Show sample from book Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true liberty.†2 more maxim → maxims:short sayings that express general truths or principles Show general definition a short saying that expresses a general truth or principle
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belligerenthostile or combative She spoke to her teacher in a belligerent tone and was sent to the office.more Show sample from book I will only observe that, according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the belligerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.†1 more hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight)… Show general definition hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight); or one already engaged in a fight or war
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enmityhatred between enemies The war has deepened tribal enmity.more Show sample from book Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves by artificial ties in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships or enmities.†1 more enmity → enmities:hatred toward someone or between people -- typically long-lasting Show general definition hatred toward someone or between people -- typically long-lasting Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): "Enmity" is used in place of synonyms like "hatred" to indicate a feeling that runs deeper and is typically longer in the making.