Beautiful Creatures — Vocabulary
Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book "I'll tell you what happened," Aunt Prudence said, appearing out of nowhere with a first aid kit in her hand.†p.87.912 more prudent → prudence:good sense and caution
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manora large house that belongs to a wealthy person Bletchley Manor was converted into a home for code breakers during World War II.more Show sample from book We climbed the hill up toward Ravenwood Manor, the great house.†p.48.114 more a large house of a wealthy person; OR historically:… Show general definition a large house of a wealthy person or historically: the main house of a lord and the land around it that was worked by tenant farmers
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book In its clumsy way, it does approach Peace and Goodwill.p.420.63 more get near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book That was my approach to most things the past few months.p.7.13 more technique (way of doing something) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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coincidencea situation where things happened at the same time by chance even though it was unlikely It was a pure coincidence that both got sick the same weekend.more Show sample from book There were no coincidences.†p.101.97 more coincidence → coincidences:situations where things happened at the same time by chance even though they were unlikely Show general definition a situation where two things happened at the same time or in the same way by chance even though it was unlikely
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skepticaldoubtful I am skeptical about her plan.more Show sample from book She looked at me, skeptically.†p.112.14 more skeptical → skeptically:in a doubtful manner (regarding the truth of something) Show general definition doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile) or more rarely: generally tending to doubt what others believe
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talismana small object or piece of jewelry thought to have magical power The ancient talisman was said to have magical powers that could protect its wearer from harm.more Show sample from book There are powerful books down there—Binding books, Caster scrolls, Dark and Light talismans, objects of power.†p.302.76 more Show general definition a small object or piece of jewelry thought to have magical power -- especially to protect against evil
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sinisterevil They created a sinister plan to recruit terrorists.more Show sample from book In the candlelight, Macon looked sinister.p.129.73 more evil, harmful, or frightening Show general definition evil or harmful; or making an evil or frightening impression
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replenishreplace what was used up The recent storms helped replenish the city's water supply.more Show sample from book By nature, gentlemen like myself do have certain powers, but those powers are only relative to our strength, which we must replenish regularly.†p.443.33 more replace what was used up; or restore to a previous condition Show general definition replace what was used up; or restore to a previous condition
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hysteriastate of excessive, uncontrolled emotion We need to get past the hysteria and decide what to do.more Show sample from book She was hysterical, and every few seconds she was wracked with a fit of coughing, choking on both the smoke and her tears.†p.100.65 more hysteria → hysterical:exceedingly funny (resulting in uncontrollable laughter); or exhibiting excessive, uncontrollable emotion Show general definition a state of excessive, uncontrollable emotion Show editor's word notes In addition to being the adjective form of hysteria, the form hysterical can also indicate that something is exceedingly funny (leading to uncontrollable laughter)
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book What are the grounds for expulsion?†p.394.54 more expel → expulsion:the act of forcing out Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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composurecalm state of mind After I regained my composure, I thanked her for telling me about the problem.more Show sample from book I thought about Macon, his books tied with string and paper, his perfectly pressed shirts, and his even more perfect composure.†p.562.94 more Show general definition for composure (as in: regained her composure) calm state of mind
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intricatecomplicated -- having many complexly arranged elements She came up with an intricate plan.more Show sample from book The work on the face of it was intricate with detail.†p.75.32 more
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infamousfamous (for something bad) He is one of Chicago's most infamous mobsters.more Show sample from book With my uncle, the infamous Macon Raven-wood, who thinks school is a waste of time and the good citizens of Gatlin are to be avoided at all costs?†p.114.13 more having an exceedingly bad reputation Show general definition having an exceedingly bad reputation
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genealogythe study of family ancestry (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.) The world wide web is making genealogy easier than ever.more Show sample from book I have the Wate Family Tree in my genealogy hook.†p.93.84 more family ancestry or its study Show general definition family ancestry or its study
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vindictiveinclined to seek revenge or desirous of hurting others Not being vindictive by nature, Grant did what he could to see that the Confederate prisoners were treated well.more Show sample from book This seemed more vindictive and more personal.†p.398.61 more desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone Show general definition desirous of seeking revenge or wanting to hurt someone
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pallidabnormally pale (lacking healthy skin color) She looked weak and her face was pallid.more Show sample from book His face was a pallid green from never leaving the house.†p.28.32 more abnormally pale (lacking healthy skin color)… Show general definition abnormally pale (lacking healthy skin color); or anything that lacks energy or liveliness
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redundantmore than is needed or desired What is clarifying for one reader can be a redundant distraction for another.more Show sample from book Apparently, I was taking U.S. History again this year, which was the only history taught at Jackson, making the name redundant.†p.17.3 more than is needed Show general definition more than is needed -- often something that is unnecessarily repeated or in technical usage: describing a secondary component designed to work if the primary component fails
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finalefinal part The finale of Beethoven's ninth symphony is called Ode to Joy.more Show sample from book DEATH, AT THE HOURE OF CLAYMING, IS MOST FINALE & ETERNALLE ...†p.450.21 more the final part of a series of events Show general definition the final part of a series of events -- often of a performance and especially a musical performance
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natural lawrules of conduct said to be universally desired by all peoples Documents like the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights and the United States' Declaration of Independence are based on the importance of natural law.more Show sample from book Her mother had warned her and Evangeline often enough about respecting the Natural Laws.†p.241.51 more Show general definition rules of conduct said to be universally desired by all peoples