Nazi Invasion of Poland Speech — Vocabulary
Neville Chamberlain
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inevitablecertain to happen It is as inevitable as death and taxes.more Show sample from book These last can be put into force rapidly, and are of such a nature that they can be deferred until war seems inevitable.†1 more Show general definition certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
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essentialnecessary Water is essential for all forms of life.more Show sample from book It is not intended at the outset that any considerable number of men other than those already liable shall be called up, and steps will be taken to ensure that the manpower essentially required by industry shall not be taken away.†1 more essential → essentially:basically (in all important respects; or relating to the basic nature of something) Show general definition necessary or important; or a basic and defining part of something
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relevantimportant (related in a meaningful way) Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.more Show sample from book Now that all the relevant documents are being made public we shall stand at the bar of history knowing that the responsibility for this terrible catastrophe lies on the shoulders of one man, the German Chancellor, who has not hesitated to plunge the world into misery in order to serve his own senseless ambitions... Only last night the Polish Ambassador did see the German Foreign Secretary, Herr von Ribbentrop.† relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question Show general definition relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book If out of the struggle we again re-establish in the world the rules of good faith and the renunciation of force, why, then even the sacrifices that will be entailed upon us will find their fullest justification. establish → re-establish:restore Show context notes The prefix "re-" in re-establish means again. This is the same pattern you see in words like reconsider, rearrange, and regenerate. Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book It now only remains for us to set our teeth and to enter upon this struggle, which we ourselves earnestly endeavored to avoid, with determination to see it through to the end.† earnest → earnestly:sincerely or seriously Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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persistentcontinuing over time She has a persistent cough.more Show sample from book As long as that Government exists and pursues the methods it has so persistently followed during the last two years, there will be no peace in Europe.† persistent → persistently:in a continuing manner -- especially despite difficulties or opposition Show general definition continuing -- especially despite difficulties or opposition
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techniqueway of doing something She developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time.more Show sample from book We shall merely pass from one crisis to another, and see one country after another attacked by methods which have now become familiar to us in their sickening technique.† Show general definition a way of doing something; or the methods used to do it well
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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 It now only remains for us to set our teeth and to enter upon this struggle, which we ourselves earnestly endeavored to avoid, with determination to see it through to the end.† Show general definition to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
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confrontdeal directly with an unpleasant situation You must confront your problems.more Show sample from book It is essential in the face of the tremendous task which confronts us, more especially in view of our past experiences in this matter, to organize our manpower this time upon as methodical, equitable and economical a basis as possible.† confront → confronts:to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person; OR to challenge someone Show general definition to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person or: to challenge someone -- often by presenting evidence
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obligationduty Although she had no legal obligation, she wanted to help him.more Show sample from book I am accordingly to inform your Excellency that unless the German Government are prepared to give His Majesty's Government satisfactory assurances that the German Government have suspended all aggressive action against Poland and are prepared promptly to withdraw their forces from Polish territory, His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom will without hesitation fulfill their obligations to Poland.† obligation → obligations:a duty Show general definition a duty
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consciencemoral judgment of personal behavior I have a guilty conscience and want to make it right.more Show sample from book We shall enter it with a clear conscience, with the support of the Dominions and the British Empire, and the moral approval of the greater part of the world.† feeling or appraisal of having personally behaved in a morally right or wrong manner Show general definition feeling or judgment of morally right or wrong personal behavior
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NaziNazi → Nazis:members of Hitler's political party who thought they were superior to all others The Nazis murdered about six million Jews as well as others they considered to be inferior or incurably sick.more Show sample from book We have no quarrel with the German people, except that they allow themselves to be governed by a Nazi Government.† Hitler's fanatical and oppressive political party in World War II Germany Show general definition Hitler's fanatical and oppressive political party in World War II Germany or: derogatory term for a person who is fanatical in their belief of superiority and their determination to control others
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book There is one other allusion which I should like to make before I end my speech, and that is to record my satisfaction of His Majesty's Government, that throughout these last days of crisis Signor Mussolini also has been doing his best to reach a solution.† allude → allusion:an indirect reference Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.
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equitablefair The law requires equitable treatment of all citizens.more Show sample from book No man can say that the Government could have done more to try to keep open the way for an honorable and equitable settlement of the dispute between Germany and Poland.†1 more Show general definition fair and impartial Show editor's word notes "Equitable" often comes up in political discussions, and people can understand it in different ways—some take it to mean everyone gets the same chances (equal opportunity), while others think it means everyone ends up with the same results (equal outcome). This difference often causes confusion in debates about fairness.
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indicateindicate → indicated:pointed out (shown) These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.more Show sample from book Information which has reached His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the French Government indicates that attacks upon Polish towns are proceeding.†1 more indicate → indicates:shows Show general definition to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest) Show editor's word notes The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).