A Game of Thrones — Vocabulary
George R. R. Martin
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book He vows to you that he will yield no foot of Tully land without first watering it with Lannister blood.p.432.124 more give Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book He was the last King in the North and the first Lord of Winterfell, after he yielded to Aegon the Conqueror.p.733.424 more yield → yielded:gave in, gave way, or gave up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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stallionstallion → stallions:a male horse that has not been castrated Breeders carefully select stallions with excellent lineage to improve the bloodline of their horses.more Show sample from book Khal Drogo commanded his bloodriders to bring forth his own horse, a lean red stallion.†p.106.872 more a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) Show general definition a male horse that has not been castrated (gelded) -- especially one used for breeding purposes
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bronzea brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.more Show sample from book Eddard Stark rode through the towering bronze doors of the Red Keep sore, tired, hungry, and irritable.p.190.144 more made of a type of high-quality metal Show general definition for bronze (as in: bronze won't corrode in salt water) a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin Show editor's word notes Bronze metals in the Olympics and many other contests are awarded for third place. With the discovery of bronze (about 3,000 BC), people could make tools and weapons that were harder and more durable than those made of copper and stone that preceded bronze.
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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 Three days ride from Winterfell, however, the farmland gave way to dense wood, and the kingsroad grew lonely.†p.119.110 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#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book Valor makes up for a fair amount of folly, but you're not a boy anymore, however many years you've seen.p.658.210 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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usurpusurp → usurping:taking without authority The lawsuit claims that the Federal Government is usurping rights reserved by the Constitution for state governments.more Show sample from book Her brother Rhaegar battling the Usurper in the bloody waters of the Trident and dying for the woman he loved.†p.30.524 more usurp → usurper:one who seizes or takes control without authority Show general definition seize or take control without authority
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treasonbetraying one's own country He was executed for treason in a time of war.more Show sample from book The accusation is treason either way.†p.199.619 more an act of betrayal Show general definition betraying someone or something -- typically betraying one's own country (in this context, to betray is to not be loyal--often by helping enemies)
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ornatehaving lots of decorative detail The hotel is decorated with ornate furniture, lots of carved designs, and gold leaf gilding.more Show sample from book An ornate shield had been embroidered on the prince's padded surcoat.†p.73.211 more Show general definition highly decorative or elaborate in style — whether in appearance (with lots of detail) or in language that sounds flowery and overly complicated
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auburnreddish-brown Her long auburn hair shimmered in the afternoon sun.more Show sample from book He remembered Robb as he had last seen him, standing in the yard with snow melting in his auburn hair.p.775.418 more Show general definition for auburn (as in: auburn hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown -- especially of hair
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gauntvery thin She looked gaunt from the chemotherapy.more Show sample from book Tall, it was, and gaunt and hard as old bones, with flesh pale as milk.†p.8.916 more very thin and bony Show general definition very thin and bony -- often from hunger or as though having been worn to the bone
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deftquick and skillful She painted with deft, swift touches.more Show sample from book His fingers were deft and strangely tender.†p.108.112 more
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sentinelperson who stands guard or looks out for something A sentinel watched our approach.more Show sample from book Will threaded their way through a thicket, then started up the slope to the low ridge where he had found his vantage point under a sentinel tree.†p.7.115 more a person who stands guard or looks out for something Show general definition a person who stands guard or looks out for something
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book As if in answer, there was a hideous ripping sound and the crackling of some great fire.†p.101.114 more
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jousta contest in which mounted knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances In the medieval festival, the highlight was the joust, where knights on horseback charged at each other with lances.more Show sample from book I backed Ser Jaime in the jousting, along with half the court.†p.175.714 more joust → jousting:competing in a contest to knock each other off horses with blunted lances OR competing in any kind of contest Show general definition a contest in which knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances or: any kind of contest
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mêléedisorganized mass of people The riot police were able to contain the mêlée.more Show sample from book Twenty thousand to the man who comes second, another twenty to the winner of the melee, and ten thousand to the victor of the archery competition.†p.194.114 more Show general definition a disorganized mass of people -- especially engaged in hand-to-hand combat, or rioting, or all going different directions and bumping into each other
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pyrepyre → pyres:piles of wood or other burnable materials While cremation is not uncommon in the western world, open air funeral pyres are typically illegal.more Show sample from book When a man died, his mount was killed and placed beneath him on the funeral pyre, to carry him to the night lands.†p.711.812 more a pile of wood or other burnable material Show general definition a pile of wood or other burnable material -- especially to burn a dead body as in a funeral rite
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petulantunreasonably annoyed or upset She stomped her foot like a petulant child.more Show sample from book Joffrey looked as petulant as only a boy prince can look.†p.88.14 more unreasonably annoyed or upset; OR easily annoyed or upset Show general definition unreasonably annoyed or upset or: easily annoyed or upset
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abashedembarrassed or unsettled She looked abashed when she realized she had called his teacher by the wrong name.more Show sample from book Sansa looked abashed.†p.69.15 more embarrassed or self-conscious Show general definition to be embarrassed, unsettled, or ashamed
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ungainlylacking grace in movement or appearance The ungainly, tilt-rotor aircraft is shockingly expensive.more Show sample from book She ran from him, but her body seemed thick and ungainly.†p.100.94 more lacking grace in movement or appearance; or difficult to handle or manage Show general definition lacking grace in movement or appearance; or difficult to handle or manage -- especially because of shape