The Pregnancy Project — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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positivecertain I'm positive I've seen her before.more Show sample from book He was positive that I'd had an abortion and just made up the whole senior project as a way to cover it up.p.163.67 more Show general definition for positive (as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)
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positive#2positive → positively:in a good or beneficial manner Lower interest rates positively affected home sales.†more Show sample from book I plan to go back to my high school for their special events, like the annual talent show and the Mr. Toppenish show, and to keep up with the teachers who have had such a positive impact on my life.p.212.27 more good or beneficial Show general definition for positive (as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book Saida took it personally when people said negative things about me, and I once had to really calm her down when she wanted to go after someone who had insulted me and said I was becoming "annoying" now that I was pregnant.†p.137.810 more bad or harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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mentorsomeone who guides and advises another who is less experienced Each new employee is matched with a mentor.more Show sample from book The mentor could not be a family member.p.74.79 more Show general definition someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced; or the act of providing such guidance
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abortionintentionally ending pregnancy Abortion is a tough issue. Some consider it a question of a woman's right to control her body, but others consider it a question of defending the helpless from murder.more Show sample from book What was the difference among women who had abortions; women who abandoned, neglected, or abused their kids; and women who waited until they were ready and loved their kids?†p.50.713 more abortion → abortions:ending of pregnancies Show general definition for abortion (as in: have an abortion) intentional ending of pregnancy with medical assistance by removing the fetus or embryo from the body before it is able to survive Show editor's word notes A spontaneous abortion (more commonly called a miscarriage) is an abortion that happens without medical assistance or intent
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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 However, the day after the school's superintendent declared her valedictorian, the principal announced that she was going to have to share the honors—he was appointing a covaledictorian who had a slightly lower GPA.p.213.93 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#2in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book As I tried to pull myself together, Mr. Greene told me that he would help me however he could, and that I didn't need to worry about everything at once.p.174.73 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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motivationreason for doing something A generous commission structure provides motivation to our salespeople.more Show sample from book Did they really think they understood my character and motivations based on two sentences?†p.185.81 more Show general definition the reason for doing something; or the level of desire to do something
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scrutinyscrutiny → scrutinized:looked very carefully at She scrutinized her reflection in the mirror.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 It was hard feeling insecure all the time, realizing that people were scrutinizing everything about me, from my looks to my behaviors.†p.119.51 more scrutiny → scrutinizing:looking at very carefully 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 careful examination of something
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irresponsiblereckless It was irresponsible of her to drive after having several drinks.more Show sample from book I can't believe she was so irresponsible.†p.112.13 more careless or reckless Show general definition a lack of concern about consequences
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habitathabitat → habitats:the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives They are endangered due to destruction of their rainforest habitats.more Show sample from book I wanted to join my friends in the leadership group when they volunteered to help build a Habitat for Humanity house, but Mrs. Dorr told me I should wait for a more suitable project.†p.143.71 more Show general definition the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives
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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book The most concerning part, though, was finding Jessica, who she felt would be the most vulnerable, especially because she was separated from her siblings.†p.17.51 more easily hurt or in need of help; OR easily influenced or subject to temptation Show general definition easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book He worked in the fields driving tractors and trucks, a job that usually went to illegal immigrants, though he was a citizen.†p.7.91 more immigrate → immigrants:people who came to live in a new country Show general definition come to live in a new country
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variablechangeable The weather in this region is highly variable, shifting from sunshine to thunderstorms within hours.more Show context notes The suffix "-able" in variable means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable. Note that when "-able" is placed at the end of a word that ends in "Y", the "Y" is often replaced with "I" as in enviable and deniable. Show sample from book After several seconds, he said, "The scientist in me thinks you ran a great experiment and you had to control your variables, but the human in me feels lied to."†p.149.71 more variable → variables:things that are able to change Show general definition able to change, or something that is able to change Show editor's word notes A variable in mathematics refers more specifically to a symbol that represents a value or a set of values.
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migrantmoving from one place to another -- often seasonally for work Her parents were migrant farm workers.more Show sample from book Just about all of my friends have parents who work migrant jobs, and that means that none of us are living much over the poverty line.†p.39.82 more one who moves from one place to another Show general definition a person (or animal) that moves from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally -- sometimes for work
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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 For my decoy project, I wanted to job-shadow a social worker, which the Senior Boards committee approved.†p.138.41 more 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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perpetuatecause to continue Spreading false rumors can perpetuate harmful stereotypes.more Show sample from book Generation after generation perpetuates the bad things their families have modeled.†p.78.31 more perpetuate → perpetuates:to cause to continue Show general definition to cause to continue
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critiqueanalyze and judge Please critique the performance.more Show sample from book The funny thing is that I'd been in classes with Saida since freshman year; we'd even critiqued each other's writing in class.†p.82.7 critique → critiqued:an examination and judgment of something Show general definition an examination and judgment of something
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controversialtends to arouse strong disagreement The issue of the death penalty is highly controversial in some states.more Show sample from book I knew that he could have easily just flat-out refused to let me do this, because the subject and method were so controversial.†p.87.1 tending to arouse strong disagreement Show general definition tending to arouse strong disagreement
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comprehensiveincluding everything important The site provides a comprehensive survey of world affairs.more Show sample from book As an advocate for comprehensive sex education and support for women, [I want to say] your experiment definitely opened the eyes for many concerning this issue.p.202.7 large in scope Show general definition large in scope; or including everything or everything important