The Death Cure — Vocabulary
James Dashner
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book His gaze focused on Minho.†p.118.920 more focus → focused:looked Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book Everything came into focus at that moment for Thomas.†p.285.120 more a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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immunenot in danger (from something) People are immune if they've had the virus previously or been vaccinated.more Show sample from book They're hated for their immunity to the terrible virus, are mockingly called Munies.†p.44.647 more immune → immunity:the state of not being in danger of suffering from something Show general definition not in danger of being affected by something -- especially a disease or: relating to disease resistance
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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 Could it be that the very name they'd used for their organization had been one of the Variables from the beginning?†p.32.410 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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analyzeexamine in detail to better understand Analyze the situation and tell me what you think we should do.more Show sample from book Everything we've done up till now has been calculated for one purpose and one purpose only: to analyze your brain patterns and build a blueprint from them.†p.8.84 more examine Show general definition to examine and consider something in detail to better understand it
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curtbrief (using few words) Her response was so curt it was almost rude.more Show sample from book His friend gave him a sharp look but nodded curtly.†p.85.96 more curt → curtly:in a manner that uses few words or is abrupt and perhaps discourteous or rude Show general definition brief to the point of rudeness
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anxietynervousness She suffers from more than the usual pre-test anxiety.more Show sample from book The group waited quietly as a few minutes passed,Thomas's anxiety growing with every second.†p.108.14 more nervousness or worry Show general definition nervousness or worry
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succumbsuccumb → succumbed:reluctantly agreed Everyone insisted she attend and she finally succumbed.†more Show sample from book Well, he seems to be succumbing to it rapidly.†p.155.65 more succumb → succumbing:consenting reluctantly; or suffering defeat Show general definition consent reluctantly; or suffer defeat
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adrenalineadrenaline → adrenaline junkie:“fight or flight” stimulating hormone She's an adrenaline junkie. She loves the rush that comes from roller coasters, skydiving, and big waves.more Show sample from book Thomas gasped for air, his chest heaving as adrenaline throbbed through his body.†p.55.85 more Show general definition “fight or flight” stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (making the body feel excited and ready for action) Show editor's word notes Doctors are more likely to use the term epinephrine (possibly shortened to epi or EP). Adrenalin as a proper noun without the ending "e" is a trademark name for the same chemical.
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inevitablecertain to happen It is as inevitable as death and taxes.more Show sample from book They were miserable, scared to death of catching the Flare, knowing it's inevitable.†p.192.92 more Show general definition certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
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debrispieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around She swept up the debris.more Show sample from book A crowd of about twenty people were fighting over a big pile of something he couldn't quite make out, tossing debris and pushing and shoving, throwing punches.†p.243.23 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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purgerid She thinks fasting once a month helps purge her body of impurities.more Show sample from book However, everything has stayed true to the spirit of what the Creators envisioned—what you envisioned in their place after they were ...purged.†p.8.24 more purge → purged:eliminated (got rid of) Show general definition get rid of things thought undesirable The exact meaning of purge can depend upon its context. For example: "purge the government of our enemies" -- get rid of people for political reasons "purge my closet of everything I haven't worn in a year" -- get rid of undesired things "To purge yourself of crippling sorrow, you'll need to express it." -- get rid of unwanted feelings "I'm doing a 24-hour purge and then starting a new diet." -- emptying the intestinal tract
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exasperatedgreatly annoyed She was exasperated by his teasing.more Show sample from book Thomas just sighed in exasperation.†p.160.82 more exasperated → exasperation:great annoyance
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book Another genuine smile crossed Vince's face.†p.238.21 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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telepathycommunication from one mind to another without using the known senses My dog is so good at knowing what I'm thinking, you'd think she had canine telepathy.more Show sample from book Their ability to talk telepathically.†p.24.32 more Show general definition communication from one mind to another without using the known senses (often used in fiction but not scientifically supported as real)
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stealthof something hard to see or to detect The stealth bomber cannot be seen with standard radar.more Show sample from book "Speed versus stealth," Thomas said.†p.217.21 more hard to see or detect; OR done in a manner to avoid detection Show general definition hard to see or detect; or done in a manner to avoid detection
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oblongan elongated shape The artist carefully painted an oblong shape on the canvas, using broad strokes to create a sense of movement.more Show sample from book The forty or so oblong pods where the Grievers rested and charged looked like they'd been sealed closed since the Gladers had come through weeks earlier.†p.291.21 more an elongated shape (having more length than width) Show general definition an elongated shape (having more length than width) -- typically of a stretched circle that is longer than an oval, but occasionally used to describe a rectangle
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sedativea drug that calms or puts to sleep She gave him a sedative to help him sleep.more Show sample from book Our doctors and nurses will give you a sedative to calm your nerves and something to dull the discomfort.†p.28.41 more a drug that calms or puts to sleep; or describing something as calming Show general definition a drug that calms or puts to sleep; or describing something as calming
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facilitatefacilitate → facilitates:makes easier The new headquarters facilitates inter-department communication.more Show sample from book Brenda was there, trying her best with Jorge to facilitate who would go next, to prevent everyone from going at once in a stampede that would surely kill half of them.†p.299.8 make easier Show general definition make easier
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unanimouswith everyone in complete agreement It was a unanimous decision.more Show sample from book In the end, after an hour of arguing and going back and forth and coming full circle a dozen times, they decided—unanimously—to go to Denver.†p.101.1 unanimous → unanimously:with complete agreement Show general definition with everyone in agreement