She Said Yes — Vocabulary
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martyrmartyr → martyrdom:someone who dies upholding religious principles Many believe that all the Apostles were martyred except John; however, the Bible reports only on the martyrdom of James.more Show sample from book Like Cassandra recently told me: I just don't know how Cassie would respond to that label, "martyr."†p.133.98 more someone who dies or suffers to uphold principles Show general definition someone who is killed or made to suffer greatly for their beliefs, often unjustly; or someone who acts as if they suffer a lot; or to make someone into such a person
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book It means learning to break out of the selfish life ...It's not a negative thing, but a way of freeing yourself to live life more fully.†p.136.93 more bad or harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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conflictstruggle Violent conflict has broken out again in the Middle East.more Show sample from book Crystal lost track of Cassie once the shooters entered the room, and there are conflicting versions of what she was doing.†p.14.13 more conflict → conflicting:opposing (struggling against each other) 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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contextcontext → out of context:in a misleading manner (because the quote left out additional words that changed the meaning of what was quoted) She said she was quoted out of context and that anyone who read her full speech would know it.more Show context notes When someone is quoted "out of context" it means that selected words were quoted that misrepresent the meaning of all their words. For example, if you said "I admire their effort, but they are dead wrong if they think this will work," and someone implied that you supported their plan by quoting you as only saying, "I admire their effort," they would be quoting you out of context. Show sample from book Such comparisons make us feel guilty, ashamed, or jealous ...We are unique human beings, each with a call to realize in life what nobody else can, and to realize it in the concrete context of the here and now.†p.120.21 more the setting or situation in which something occurs Show general definition the setting or situation in which something occurs
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book I've never doubted that she meant what she said—that her desire to witness to others was a genuine one.†p.105.31 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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ultimatefinal The president has ultimate responsibility for directing a war.more Show sample from book That is why I am able, ultimately, to see the loss of my daughter not so much as a defeat, as a victory.†p.159.82 more ultimate → ultimately:finally; or in the end Show general definition most extreme as in final, best, worst, most important, or most fundamental The exact meaning of ultimate depends upon its context. For example: "the ultimate decision-maker" -- the final "the ultimate car" -- the best "the ultimate insult" -- the worst "the ultimate source" -- original or most fundamental "the ultimate sacrifice" -- most extreme
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comprehendcomprehend → comprehends:fully understands I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.more Show sample from book For another, having lost a child ourselves in the same incomprehensible disaster, we can only share their anguish.†p.150.11 more comprehend → incomprehensible:not understandable Show context notes The prefix "in-" in incomprehensible means not and reverses the meaning of comprehensible. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition to understand something -- especially to understand it completely
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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book We loved the neighborhood we were living in, and we loved our house, but we couldn't see keeping Cassie in such a vulnerable position.†p.86.82 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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motivereason (for doing something) She believes the profit motive encourages people to satisfy other people's needs.more Show sample from book Whatever her motives, Cassie's classmates at Columbine say that even though she took her newfound faith seriously, she was not one to draw attention to herself by talking about it.†p.105.51 more motive → motives:reasons for doing something Show general definition for motive (as in: What is her motive?) a reason for doing something
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irrationalunreasonable I have an irrational fear of spiders.more Show sample from book There were times when she was acting so irrationally that I felt like slapping her, just to knock her back to her senses.†p.57.31 more irrational → irrationally:in a manner that is not reasonable Show general definition not reasonable
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principlebelief I accept as a basic principle that all people are precious and should be treated with equal dignity.more Show sample from book She had principles and morals, and she was not ashamed of them, even though it must have taken all the courage she could muster to hold fast.p.132.11 more principle → principles:basic rules or beliefs Show general definition a basic rule or belief The exact meaning of principle can depend upon its context. For example: "our guiding principles" -- basic moral beliefs that guide decisions and behavior "electromagnetic principles" -- rules describing how the world works "She lacks principles." -- lacks moral guidelines "We agree in principle." -- about important basic beliefs
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intimidateintimidate → intimidated:made afraid (of being inadequate) I was intimidated on my first day at the job, but I'm comfortable now.more Show sample from book So one day I walked up to her to say hello and I think I kind of intimidated her, because I'm known as one of the weird ones at the school.†p.82.92 more intimidate → intimidated:fearful or threatened Show general definition to cause fear, nervousness, or a sense of inadequacy
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ponderthink about The question the audience is left to ponder is...more Show sample from book In fact, we were so afraid for her, we felt we had no time to stop and ponder the most appropriate response.†p.55.31 more think deeply or carefully about Show general definition to think deeply or carefully about something
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alternativealternative → alternatives:possibilities Let's think of at least three alternatives before we decide what to do.more Show sample from book Actually, we had told her from the start that we were willing to give her other options if she was going to refuse to live with us, and we offered her several alternatives.p.75.13 more alternative → alternatives:other possibilities Show general definition for alternative (as in: an alternative plan) a different choice or possibility, or describing something that offers a different choice or possibility
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alternative#2non-standard I'm taking the pills the doctor prescribed, but I'm also looking into alternative medicine such as acupuncture.more Show sample from book There were these Goth types, and a lot of kids who dressed like punk rockers, you know, alternative types with weird hair.p.90.53 more non-traditional Show general definition for alternative (as in: alternative medicine) non-traditional or non-standard
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anecdoteanecdote → anecdotes:short true stories Her autobiography is sprinkled with amusing anecdotes.more Show sample from book But it's only in retrospect—through anecdotes we've heard from her friends, and through notes and letters we've come across since her death—that we have begun to realize the depth of her innermost thoughts.†p.140.11 more anecdote → anecdotes:short, true stories Show general definition a short story that is true -- often told for amusement or to make a point
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rendezvousmeet at an agreed time and place We're going to rendezvous at Starbucks.more Show sample from book If we left the house to buy groceries or run an errand, she would call one of her friends to arrange a rendezvous or try to sneak out of the house.†p.76.61 more to meet at a specific time and place; OR the meeting itself Show general definition to meet at a specific time and place; or the meeting itself
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hypocritesomeone who violates claimed moral standards She calls him a hypocrite for suggesting a green lifestyle except when it is personally inconvenient.more Show sample from book I don't want anyone to think of me as the WBCC Hypocrite ... Well, I could go on a lot longer, but I have homework and other things to do.†p.114.21 more
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controversydisagreement The film benefited from the controversy.more Show sample from book We're aware of the controversies surrounding the Harrises and Klebolds.†p.148.5 controversy → controversies:disagreements Show general definition disagreement -- especially regarding a public issue that arouses strong feelings
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solidarityagreement and mutual support The incident threatens Arab solidarity.more Show sample from book But I wasn't, and so my last gesture of maternal solidarity had to wait until the funeral home.†p.40.1 a state of agreement and support -- especially for political action Show general definition a state of agreement and support -- especially for political action