Song of Myself — Vocabulary
Walt Whitman
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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perpetualcontinuing forever A perpetual flame burns beside the grave of John F. Kennedy.more Show sample from book To me the converging objects of the universe perpetually flow, All are written to me, and I must get what the writing means.4 more perpetual → perpetually:continually (without stopping) Show general definition continuing forever without change; or occurring so frequently it seems constant
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ascendmove upward We saw the rocket ascend.more Show sample from book We also ascend dazzling and tremendous as the sun,6 more Show general definition for ascend (as in: ascend the mountain) to move or slope upward -- sometimes figuratively as when climbing the corporate ladder
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conformconform → conformist:someone who thinks and acts like others in a group Most teenagers are surprisingly conformist within their subgroup.more Show sample from book Wicked rather than virtuous out of conformity or fear,1 more conform → conformity:compliance, fitting in, or being similar to what is normal Show general definition to comply, fit in, or be similar to what is normal
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book The press of my foot to the earth springs a hundred affections, They scorn the best I can do to relate them.†1 more disrespect or reject as not good enough Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book Were mankind murderous or jealous upon you, my brother, my sister? I am sorry for you, they are not murderous or jealous upon me, All has been gentle with me, I keep no account with lamentation,1 more lament → lamentation:passionate expression of grief or sorrow Show general definition to express grief or regret
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book What is commonest, cheapest, nearest, easiest, is Me, Me going in for my chances, spending for vast returns, Adorning myself to bestow myself on the first that will take me, Not asking the sky to come down to my good will, Scattering it freely forever.†2 more give Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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creedset of beliefs Freedom of religion allows people to follow any creed they choose without fear of persecution.more Show sample from book Creeds and schools in abeyance, Retiring back a while sufficed at what they are, but never forgotten, I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard, Nature without check with original energy.†2 more creed → creeds:any system of principles or beliefs Show general definition any system of principles or beliefs
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palpablesubstantial The tension in the room was palpable.more Show sample from book (The moth and the fish-eggs are in their place, The bright suns I see and the dark suns I cannot see are in their place, The palpable is in its place and the impalpable is in its place.)†2 more very apparent Show general definition very apparent (so strong, it almost seems to take a material form that can be touched) Show editor's word notes "Palpable" is frequently used to describe the intensity of an emotion shared between people who can see each other. The implication is that the emotion is so strong, it almost takes a material form that can be touched.
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doctrineprinciple She argues that the action is protected under the separation-of-powers doctrine that is fundamental to the US Constitution.more Show sample from book I find one side a balance and the antipedal side a balance, Soft doctrine as steady help as stable doctrine, Thoughts and deeds of the present our rouse and early start.† a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some … Show general definition a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some group
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encompassencompass → encompasses:includes This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgroundsmore Show sample from book My voice goes after what my eyes cannot reach, With the twirl of my tongue I encompass worlds and volumes of worlds.†2 more to include, surround, or take in completely Show general definition to include, surround, or take in completely -- whether by covering, holding, or involving something fully
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adornadorn → adorned:decorated The women adorned themselves with shell necklaces.more Show sample from book What is commonest, cheapest, nearest, easiest, is Me, Me going in for my chances, spending for vast returns, Adorning myself to bestow myself on the first that will take me, Not asking the sky to come down to my good will, Scattering it freely forever.†1 more adorn → adorning:decorating Show general definition to decorate -- especially a person
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fathomunderstand I can't fathom why anyone would want to make themselves unhappy listening to political news all day.more Show sample from book I am not an earth nor an adjunct of an earth, I am the mate and companion of people, all just as immortal and fathomless as myself, (They do not know how immortal, but I know.)†1 more fathom → fathomless:impossible to understand Show context notes The suffix "-less" in fathomless means without and reverses the meaning of fathom. This is the same pattern you see in words like harmless, fearless, and powerless. Show general definition for fathom (as in: can't fathom) understand something -- especially when it’s difficult or complex
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turbulentrough (with rapid, irregular flow) I'm afraid of such turbulent rapids.more Show sample from book Walt Whitman, a kosmos, of Manhattan the son, Turbulent, fleshy, sensual, eating, drinking and breeding, No sentimentalist, no stander above men and women or apart from them, No more modest than immodest.†1 more a state of disturbance and disorder… Show general definition a state of disturbance and disorder or: of liquid or gas: rapid and irregular flow
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vexfrustrate The complicated math problem continued to vex the entire class until the teacher provided a clearer explanation of the formula.more Show sample from book Showing the best and dividing it from the worst age vexes age, Knowing the perfect fitness and equanimity of things, while they discuss I am silent, and go bathe and admire myself.†1 more vex → vexes:annoys Show general definition to annoy, worry, or frustrate -- especially by being difficult or persistent
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apexthe highest point It was written during the apex of Roman power, wealth, and stability.more Show sample from book My feet strike an apex of the apices of the stairs, On every step bunches of ages, and larger bunches between the steps, All below duly travel'd, and still I mount and mount.†1 more highest point Show general definition the highest point or most important level of something
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stratalayers The Grand Canyon has many exposed rock strata ranging from 200 million to 2 billion years old.more Show sample from book Having pried through the strata, analyzed to a hair, counsel'd with doctors and calculated close, I find no sweeter fat than sticks to my own bones.†1 more layers… Show general definition layers or: levels, classes, or groups into which people or other things are divided
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materialistictoo concerned with wealth and possessions She thinks Americans are too materialistic.more Show sample from book I accept Reality and dare not question it, Materialism first and last imbuing.† materialistic → materialism:overly concerned with wealth and possessions at the expense of other interests Show general definition overly concerned with wealth and possessions at the expense of other interests
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integralessential That was before China became an integral part of the world economy.more Show sample from book Sea of stretch'd ground-swells, Sea breathing broad and convulsive breaths, Sea of the brine of life and of unshovell'd yet always-ready graves, Howler and scooper of storms, capricious and dainty sea, I am integral with you, I too am of one phase and of all phases.† an essential part or characteristic Show general definition for integral (as in: integral part) an essential part or characteristic
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prolificproducing abundantly She is a prolific artist.more Show sample from book Sprouts take and accumulate, stand by the curb prolific and vital, Landscapes projected masculine, full-sized and golden.†
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rectifycorrect, fix, or make right I am doing what I can to rectify the error.more Show sample from book Did you guess the celestial laws are yet to be work'd over and rectified? rectify → rectified:corrected