A Long Way Gone — Vocabulary
Ishmael Beah
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rehabilitaterestore to good condition She has been working to rehabilitate her reputation.more Show sample from book They had just started this process of rehabilitation, so this was one of the first lessons they had to learn.†p.135.211 more rehabilitate → rehabilitation:to restore someone to a state of good condition Show general definition to restore someone (or more rarely, something) to a state of good condition -- such as recovery from addiction, illness, prison, or poor reputation Show editor's word notes Rehab is sometimes used as an abbreviation for rehabilitation or a rehabilitation facility such as might be used to help someone recover from a drug addiction. Although rehabilitate can be used generally, it is typically replaced with refurbish when talking about buildings or machines, and with recuperate when talking about recovery from an illness.
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ceasestop According to the treaty, all offensive military action will cease at midnight.more Show sample from book But after a week the stream of refugees from that direction ceased and news dried up.†p.15.37 more cease → ceased:stopped or discontinued Show general definition to stop or discontinue
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reciterecite → recited:said aloud She recited a poem.more Show sample from book He rubbed some of the water from the calabash on my forehead and recited more prayers, followed by the proclamation of my name.†p.76.97 more recite → recited:to say or read something aloud Show general definition to say or read something aloud -- especially something previously memorized such as a poem or: to say in detail -- especially a list of things
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apprenticelearner on the job After high school, Bella began work as an apprentice at a local bakery, waking up before dawn to help make bread and learn the craft.more Show sample from book We quietly sat on the bus, eyeing the apprentice (the conductor) who collected the fare before every stop.†p.147.86 more person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled w… Show general definition person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled worker; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
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colleaguefellow worker -- especially in a respected profession such as teaching, medicine, or law My colleague suggested a different approach.more Show sample from book The soldiers never brought back their dead colleagues.†p.106.24 more colleague → colleagues:fellow workers -- especially in a respected profession such as teaching, medicine, or law
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ponderthink about The question the audience is left to ponder is...more Show sample from book Everyone seemed to be in a different world or seemed to be pondering something.†p.36.54 more ponder → pondering:thinking deeply or carefully about Show general definition to think deeply or carefully about something
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book It was the genuine tone in Esther's voice that made the phrase finally begin to sink into my mind and heart.†p.165.92 more real Show general definition real (as when a person is sincere or an object is not a replica or fake)
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book One day during his trickery, a small pig saw the hunter biting a plant that enabled him to return to his human form.†p.53.92 more enable → enabled:made possible 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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continuousconstant (uninterrupted) The national power grid is under almost continuous attack.more Show sample from book Talloi continuously tapped his foot on the floor, as if trying to distract himself from thinking about the present.†p.40.13 more continuous → continuously:continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity Show general definition continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity
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simultaneousat the same time On Super Tuesday a large number of states have simultaneous primary elections.more Show sample from book We alternately moved our right and then our left feet to the front and back, and simultaneously did the same with our arms, shaking our upper bodies and heads.†p.7.23 more Show general definition at the same time
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refugeerefugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.more Show sample from book It wasn't until refugees started passing through our town that we began to see that it was actually taking place in our country.†p.5.14 more refugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland Show general definition someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book Before things started, food was prepared in abundance with everyone's help.†p.75.92 more abundant → abundance:large amount or quantity
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environmentsurrounding conditions Cactus survives in the harsh desert environment.more Show sample from book I walked up and down on the verandah, restless in my new environment.p.137.92 more Show general definition for environment (as in: her family environment) surrounding conditions in various senses, including: conditions in a location or geographic area -- as in "the desert environment" conditions that affect a particular activity -- as in "the learning environment" conditions that create a certain mood -- as in "a competitive environment," or "a romantic environment," conditions that impact a particular computer system, subsystem, or program -- as in "the Windows environment"
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initiatebegin the process of The study concluded that women initiate divorce more frequently than men.more Show sample from book Alhaji and I gave the three other boys a few minutes to take their positions before we started crawling even closer to the village to initiate the attack.p.143.12 more begin Show general definition for initiate (as in: initiate discussions) to cause (something) to begin
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initiate#2initiate → initiated:accepted into the group in a special ceremony The photo is from the ceremony when she was initiated into the sorority.more Show sample from book Sweeping an arm in our direction, one of the rebels announced, "We are going to initiate all of you by killing these people in front of you."p.34.72 more begin a period of instruction and/or testing required to accept someone's membership into an organization Show general definition for initiate (as in: initiate into the fraternity) to accept someone's membership into an organization -- typically in a ceremony -- sometimes including a period of instruction and/or test
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facilitatefacilitate → facilitates:makes easier The new headquarters facilitates inter-department communication.more Show sample from book She introduced her co-facilitator, Therese Plair, who was light-skinned, had African features, and held a drum.†p.196.52 more facilitate → facilitator:someone from outside a group, who helps the group to discuss issues and find solutions Show general definition make easier
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junctiona place where things come together The store is at the junction of the 10 and 5 freeways.†more Show sample from book I held back my tears and left the verandah to meet with Junior at the junction where we waited for the lorry.†p.10.64 more Show general definition a place where two or more things come together
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deviatedeviate → deviated:strayed (changed) She never deviated from her goal of getting a good education and becoming a teacher.†more Show sample from book We hurriedly deviated from the path, running into the bushes and lying on the ground.†p.58.21 more deviate → deviated:differed or changed Show general definition for deviate (as in: deviate from the course) differ or change
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kiosksmall retail stand I bought the sunglasses at the kiosk in the mall.more Show sample from book Even the shops and kiosks were lit.†p.131.62 more kiosk → kiosks:a very small area used as a store or to dispense information… Show general definition a very small area used as a store or to dispense information; or an interactive computer-driven self-service machine
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monologuemonologue → monologues:a long speech by one person In books we find monologues from the greatest minds. And where those books disagree, it is up to the reader to create a dialogue.more Show sample from book When I was seven, I used to go to the town square to recite monologues from the works of Shakespeare for the adults of my community.†p.104.72 more monologue → monologues:long uninterrupted speeches Show general definition a long speech by one person, whether it's a dramatic speech in a play, a run-on talk that keeps others from getting a word in, or a comedian's continuous stream of jokes and stories delivered alone Show editor's word notes Although less frequently used, "monolog" is also a correct spelling in the United States.