Wish You Well — Vocabulary
David Baldacci
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competentsufficiently capable She is a competent student and I have no doubt she will be a competent lawyer one day.more Show sample from book Lou and Oz rode Sue every day and had gotten to the point where Louisa had proclaimed them good, competent riders.†8 more Show general definition capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) -- sometimes specifically to have legal capability
	7	top 500
abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book The Appalachians might pale in size if leveled against the upstart Rockies, but to the Cardinal children they seemed abundantly tall enough.†6 more abundant → abundantly:with great quantity
	6	top 1000
ponderthink about The question the audience is left to ponder is...more Show sample from book Oz pondered this.†5 more ponder → pondered:thought deeply or carefully about Show general definition to think deeply or carefully about something
	6	top 2000
fidgetfidget → fidgeting:making small restless movements The child is always fidgeting in his seatmore Show sample from book Lou stood and fidgeted, but finally could not take this foolishness any longer.†5 more fidget → fidgeted:made small restless movements Show general definition to make small restless movements
	6	top 2000
testifytestify → testified:provided oral evidence in court She testified against the robber.more Show sample from book Oz answered yes very solemnly, as though he was testifying in court.†5 more testify → testifying:providing evidence of something -- especially oral evidence in court Show general definition provide evidence of something -- especially to say something under oath in a court of law
	2	top 10
implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book I don't like what you're implying!†1 more imply → implying:suggesting (saying indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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indignantindignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more Show sample from book "Excuse me?" she said with indignation.†2 more indignant → indignation:anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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optimisticexpecting the best I'm optimistic that I'll get into a good college.more Show sample from book Oz took this in stride, his optimism barely tarnished.†2 more optimistic → optimism:a tendency to expect and see the best in all things Show general definition expecting the best; or focusing on the good part of things
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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book I've taught courses in mental evaluation at the Medical College in Richmond, and at the University of Virginia.†1 more evaluate → evaluation:the process of thinking carefully and making a judgment about something Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
	3	top 500
reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book Oz held it reverently.†2 more revere → reverently:with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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bewilderconfuse Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.more Show sample from book Louisa looked bewildered.†3 more bewilder → bewildered:confused Show general definition to confuse someone
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book She had not mentioned the threat of serpents to Oz, because she figured if he knew, she'd end up carrying her brother on her back.†4 more serpent → serpents:snakes Show general definition a snake
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amiablefriendly and likable She seemed an ideal candidate--attractive, amiable, intelligent, and energetic.more Show sample from book "Tote all my friends here," he said amiably and then looked to the sky.†3 more amiable → amiably:in a friendly way Show general definition friendly, agreeable, and likable
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protrudestick out Metal spikes protrude from the dog's collar.more Show sample from book On the sides of steep slopes they could see trailing arbutus and wolfsbane among the stacked slate and other protrusions of rocks.†2 more protrude → protrusions:things that stick out Show general definition to stick out from
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bartertrade things of value She doesn't have money, but she is willing to barter.more Show sample from book Pay their legal bills in barter.†3 more trade Show general definition to trade things of value without involving money
	3	top 2000
conciliatoryintended to end bad feelings or build trust Their statements are conciliatory, but their actions are uncompromising.more Show sample from book Amanda glanced at Lou, but even as she tried tothink of something conciliatory to say, her daughter proved swifter.†2 more
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supplemoving and bending easily Yoga keeps my body supple.more Show sample from book This came from Oz, who was so excited the boy seemed to float above the supple grass like a tethered bubble.†2 more Show general definition moving and bending easily -- sometimes used figuratively to indicate mental flexibility when adapting to different conditions
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foalyoung horse I've trained her to ride since she was a foal.†more Show sample from book Gotta mare gonna drop its foal.†2 more a young horse; OR giving birth to a young horse Show general definition a young horse; or giving birth to a young horse
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ficklequick to change I can't imagine depending upon the fickle wind to sail around the world.more Show sample from book Weather so fickle, like it break your heart 'bout the time it do your back.†1 more quick to change… Show general definition quick to change (such as a person quick to change their mind, or the weather in a region where it changes suddenly)
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bushellarge amount After the event, we had a bushel of leftover food that we donated to a local shelter.more Show sample from book "Thirty bushels of corn an acre is what we want," she said.†1 more bushel → bushels:a large amount; OR a unit of measure used for dry goods Show general definition a large amount or: a unit of measure used for dry goods (filling an 8 gallon container)