Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander — Vocabulary
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baptismbaptism → baptized:"spiritually renewed" in a Christian ceremony She was baptized at the same church as her grandmother.more Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show sample from book I confessed to Jesus and made him the Lord of my life and was baptized.†p.86.222 more baptism → baptized:"spiritually renewed" in a Christian ceremony OR initiated or purified by a challenging experience Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show general definition a Christian ceremony signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth or: a challenging experience that initiates or purifies Show editor's word notes Most churches baptize infants, but some require an adult to request baptism, and a few (such as the Quakers) require no baptism at all. Typically, water is used as part of the ceremony, such as sprinkling a little water on a baby's head; though some churches use complete submersion in water.
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book I think they're the best eating species of all the freshwater commercial fish in Louisiana.†p.101.48 more a similar group of animals or plants Show general definition a group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together
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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 Pa and Granny canned them from wild fruits that grew in abundance in the Arklatex area.†p.13.15 more abundant → abundance:large amount or quantity
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repentto feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future Prisoners who repent are more likely to be released on parole.more Show sample from book It happened before I repented and was one of the reasons I needed to repent.†p.43.16 more to express or feel regret for having done wrong
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primarilymainly Did the author mention multiple companies primarily to demonstrate diversity of solutions or to show that interest in the industry is widespread?more Show sample from book It was primarily for athletes who were planning to become coaches, which I wasn't sure I wanted to do.†p.59.12 more Show general definition mainly (most importantly)
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book Moving to that log home enabled my father to recapture his youth, which in turn shaped the lives of my brothers and me.†p.28.12 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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dilemmahard choice It is an ethical dilemma.more Show sample from book Since you have to eat to live, you're left with a dilemma.†p.37.72 more a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between imperfect alternatives Show general definition a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between imperfect alternatives
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varybe different Your mileage may vary.more Show sample from book My brothers and our friends had varying abilities when it came to football.†p.32.81 more vary → varying:differing; or changing Show general definition to be different, or to change Show editor's word notes Vary is often used to describe small differences or changes--especially about things of the same type. It would be more common to say "The weight of full-grown elephants varies depending upon diet and other factors," than to say "The weight of elephants varies from that of mice."
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book On her land were two cleared, cultivatable fields of about thirty acres each.†p.28.52 more cultivate → cultivatable:can be made suitable for growing crops; or able to be grown, developed, or enhanced Show context notes The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable. Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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inherentbuilt-in or natural The Declaration of Independence began by recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of each person.more Show sample from book Let me tell you one thing: I don't see the inherent value in the video games that kids are playing today.†p.21.81 more existing as an inseparable part or characteristic Show general definition existing as an inseparable part or characteristic Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Less-common, but more specific synonyms include "innate" and "intrinsic." You might choose "innate" when referring to a living entity's inherent characteristic since birth (e.g., an innate intelligence) or to a characteristic that is not obvious at first glance (e.g., "Government has an innate tendency to grow.") You might choose "intrinsic" when referring to an inherent characteristic upon which other characteristics depend (e.g., "Steel beams were intrinsic to the design.")
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protrudestick out Metal spikes protrude from the dog's collar.more Show sample from book At some point, someone added a small, protruding shed room off the southwest corner of the house.†p.10.12 more protrude → protruding:sticking out Show general definition to stick out from
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lucrativeprofitable It is Google's most lucrative business.more Show sample from book We started a family business, Duck Commander, which turned into a pretty lucrative enterprise with a lot of elbow grease, teamwork, and God's blessings.†p.2.41 more
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dubiousquestionable or unreliable The theory is based on dubious evidence that hasn’t been verified.more Show sample from book Then he looked up at me dubiously and asked, "You want me to buy these?"†p.127.11 more dubious → dubiously:doubtfully or suspiciously Show general definition doubtful, questionable, or suspicious -- especially in a way that makes something seem unreliable, improper, or uncertain doubtful in various senses, including: questionable or doubtful that something should be relied upon -- as in "The argument relies on a dubious assumption." suspicious or doubtful that something is morally proper -- as in "The company is accused of using dubious sales practices to influence minors." bad or of questionable value -- as in "The state has the dubious distinction of the highest taxes." uncertain or doubtful -- as in "She is dubious about making the change."
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tyrannya form of government where some people control others in a harsh, unfair manner The U.S. constitution was designed with checks and balances and limited government to protect Americans from tyranny.more Show sample from book He said, "To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical."†p.209.82 more tyranny → tyrannical:harsh and unjust Show general definition harsh and unjust rule
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brashbold or self-confident in a manner that seems disrespectful A brash newcomer wants to change the way the club operates.more Show sample from book Baxter Brasher, a fellow member of White's Ferry Road Church and an executive of Howard Brothers Discount Stores, where Kay worked, asked me to take him duck-hunting.†p.108.47 more brash → brasher:more offensively bold Show general definition for brash (as in: brash behavior) bold or self-confident in a manner that seems disrespectful or tasteless
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decoysomething used to lure or distract The thieves used a fake emergency call as a decoy to draw the security guard away from the vault.more Show sample from book There were old boats, motors, duck decoys, and fishnets littering your front yard.†p.60.44 more decoy → decoys:someone or something used for trickery -- especially to lure Show general definition someone or something used for trickery -- especially to lure
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feasiblepossible or practical Her plan sounds feasible.more Show sample from book In those days, living off the land surrounding our house sounded feasible.†p.22.91 more Show general definition possible or practical
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down paymenta partial payment made at the time of purchase We're saving money for a down payment on a home.more Show sample from book Fortunately, my parents were making plans to return to Louisiana from Arizona, and Pa had enough money for a down payment on a small place for retirement.†p.95.13 more Show general definition a partial payment made at the time of purchase (the rest to be paid later)
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seminarya school for training ministers, priests, or rabbis Princeton Theological Seminary has the largest theological library in the United States.more Show sample from book Alan, Jase, and Willie are ordained ministers and attended seminary at White's Ferry Road Church.†p.195.32 more a school for training clerics -- usually ministers, priests, or rabbis Show general definition a school for training clerics -- usually ministers, priests, or rabbis
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persevereto keep working at something despite difficulties We will persevere through these difficult times. Better days are ahead.†more Show sample from book But Si persevered and was almost to the blind when (maybe he was traveling a little too fast) the front of the boat dipped and started under.†p.71.91 more persevere → persevered:kept working at something despite difficulties Show general definition to keep working at something -- especially despite difficulties