Allegiant — Vocabulary
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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 ... and this is the inheritance she passed to me: freedom from the factions, and the knowledge that my Divergent identity is more important than I could have known.p.2.4207 more faction → factions:sub-groups of people (in this novel, 5 groups into which people are divided) Show context notes In this novel faction is used specifically to refer to one of the five groups of people into which all people have historically been divided. Show general definition a sub-group with some interests not shared by the entire group
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allegianceloyalty At the citizenship ceremony, she pledged allegiance to her new country.more Show sample from book They call themselves the Allegiant.p.20.241 more allegiance → allegiant:loyal (in this novel, people who remain loyal to the faction system) Show context notes Outside of this novel, the word is usually seen in the form allegiance (meaning loyalty), as in, "I pledge allegiance to the flag of..." Show general definition loyalty to a person, group, or cause
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dauntdiscourage or intimidate It is a challenge that would daunt a lesser diplomat.more Show sample from book I can practically hear what she's thinking—I'm small, so I'm an easy target, but I'm Dauntless, so I'm not that easy to beat.p.48.598 more daunt → dauntless:in this novel, the group of people who most prize bravery Show context notes Outside of this novel, dauntless is not capitalized and means "never discouraged or intimidated". The root word is most commonly seen as the adjective daunting which describes something as "discouraging or intimidating". Note that the "-less" suffix means without. Dauntless is to daunt as hopeless is to hope and careless is to care. Show general definition to discourage or intimidate
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abnegategive up The monk chose to abnegate all worldly pleasures to focus entirely on spiritual growth.more Show sample from book I wonder what the Abnegation treat would have been, if they had one.p.30.792 more abnegate → abnegation:in this novel, the group of people that practice self-denial Show context notes Outside of this novel, abnegation is not capitalized and is rarely used. But you may as well learn it since it is an important concept in this novel where the word is used 93 times. When seen outside of the novel, it means "renunciation or rejection--often of comforts or luxuries" and is often seen as "self-abnegation". Show general definition to renounce or reject -- often self-denial of luxuries The exact meaning of abnegate can depend upon its context. For example: "to abnegate his responsibilities as a father" -- to reject or ignore a duty "to practice self-abnegation" -- to deny oneself (voluntarily give something up such as a luxury) "to abnegate her faith" -- to reject a belief "to abnegate her legal rights" -- to give up a claim, title, or position of power
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eruditevery knowledgeable in an academic way She is an erudite professor.more Show sample from book I don't know what the Erudite are always bragging about.p.30.7125 more in this novel, the group of people who most prize deep scholarly knowledge Show context notes Outside of this novel, erudite is not capitalized and describes someone as "having or showing deep scholarly knowledge". Show general definition having or showing deep scholarly knowledge
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candidhonest and direct Don't worry about my feelings. I'd like your candid opinion.more Show sample from book The Dauntless serum gives hallucinated realities, Candor's gives the truth, Amity's gives peace, Erudite's gives death—p.99.923 more candid → candor:in this novel, the group of people who most highly value honesty and directness Show context notes Outside of this novel, candor is not capitalized and means "honesty and directness". It is most commonly seen as an adjective in the form candid--meaning "honest and direct".
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amitya state of friendly relations If we cannot be close friends, we can at least live in amity.more Show sample from book And he's right to say that every faction loses something when it gains a virtue: the Dauntless, brave but cruel; the Erudite, intelligent but vain; the Amity, peaceful but passive; the Candor, honest but inconsiderate; the Abnegation, selfless but stifling.p.123.427 more in this novel, the group of people to whom it is most important to be friendly and live in peace Show context notes Outside of this novel, amity is not capitalized and refers to "a state of friendly relations".
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divergemove apart The two paths diverge here.more Show sample from book ... and this is the inheritance she passed to me: freedom from the factions, and the knowledge that my Divergent identity is more important than I could have known.p.2.563 more diverge → divergent:different Show context notes In this novel, Divergent is capitalized and refers to "people who are different because they don't fit neatly into any of the five groups of people into which the population is divided." Outside the novel, divergent is not capitalized and means "different". It is more commonly encountered as the verb diverge--meaning "to move apart or become different." Show general definition to move apart; or be or become different
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genea DNA sequence or unit of heredity that influences biological traits The gene determines hair color.more Show sample from book A sign on the first fence reads BUREAU OF GENETIC WELFARE.†p.111.8157 more gene → genetic:related to DNA sequences or units of heredity that influence biological traits
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simulateimitate or represent A computer model is used to simulate the effects of wind.more Show sample from book Somewhere up there is the chair I sat in while I was running the attack simulation, and a smear of Tris's father's blood on the wall.†p.70.141 more simulate → simulation:something that is not real, but is made to imitate or behave like something that is Show general definition make an imitation or representation of
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book I, however, think of speeding through the air, high above the compound, and feel like I might throw up.†p.113.94 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book I imagine hurtling into the air in a car with wings, the energy of the engine and the rush of wind through all the spaces in the walls and the possibility, however slight, that something will fail and I will plummet to my death.p.181.14 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book I wear a black shirt and blue jeans and try to convince myself that it feels normal, that I feel normal, that I am adapting.†p.158.95 more adapt → adapting:changing to fit a different situation Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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conflictstruggle Violent conflict has broken out again in the Middle East.more Show sample from book In order to stay on her good side, I have to avoid conflict with her.†p.40.44 more struggle or disagreement Show general definition a struggle or disagreement in various senses, including: a serious disagreement -- as in "political conflict" the tension from two opposing ideas or feelings -- as in "I'm conflicted about where I should go to college." a violent fight or war -- as in "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" an idiom that refers to tension between responsibilities to different entities -- "conflict of interest"
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beckonbeckon → beckoned:called With a nod of her head, she beckoned me to join them.more Show sample from book Christina beckons to me.p.58.96 more beckon → beckons:calls (to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod) Show general definition to call -- typically to ask or tell someone to come nearer by using a hand gesture or a nod of the head
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componentcomponent → components:parts It has only three major components.†more Show sample from book However, we were surprised to discover that the behavioral modification component of our city's experiment was quite effective—up until recently, it actually helped quite a bit with the behavioral problems that made the genetic manipulation so problematic to begin with.p.127.14 more part Show general definition a self-contained part of something that when combined with other parts makes something that is larger or more complex
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collidecollide → collided:crashed together with violent impact The cars collided and burst into flame.more Show sample from book I imagine the wave of water colliding with the rock and spilling over the tile floor, collecting around my shoes.†p.147.35 more collide → colliding:crashing together with violent impact; or coming into conflict Show general definition crash together with violent impact; or come into conflict
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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 The girl tests the situation in her mind, evaluating whether she wants to fight me or not.†p.48.42 more Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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aptitudenatural ability She took an online career aptitude test and then a career interest test.more Show sample from book My throat tightens as I remember following her into the aptitude test room, my eyes on her hawk tattoo.p.92.95 more Show general definition natural ability
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metropolitancity Do you live in the metropolitan area?more Show sample from book The fringe is a large, sort of chaotic place between Chicago and the nearest government-regulated metropolitan area, Milwaukee, which is about a three-hour drive from here.†p.182.96 more relating to or characteristic of a large city Show general definition relating to or characteristic of a large city