American Sniper — Vocabulary
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insurgentinsurgent → insurgents:irregular armed forces that fight a stronger force by sabotage and harassment Hundreds of European Muslims journeyed to join the insurgents in Iraq.David Frum's Diary on National Review Online — <span class="__nowrap">http://frum.nationalreview.com/print/</span> <span class="__nowrap">(retrieved Thu Jun 29 2006 00:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)</span>)more Show sample from book Along the way, they began encountering the sort of fanatical insurgency that would characterize the war after Baghdad fell.†p.93.5203 more insurgent → insurgency:a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage an… Show general definition a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
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deployplace They will probably deploy troops along the eastern border.more Show sample from book It seemed like every time I was coming back from a combat deployment, he was coming in to relieve me.†p.45.187 more deploy → deployment:placing or activating Show general definition to place or activate a resource
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book Our interpreter stepped over and told him to open up.p.378.15 more interpret → interpreter:someone who translates language Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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interpret#2understand (In this case: Why did she smile? What does it mean?) I don't know how to interpret her smile.more Show sample from book The fanatics we fought valued nothing but their twisted interpretation of religion.p.98.75 more interpret → interpretation:understanding (of something in a particular way) Show general definition for interpret (as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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phasephase → phases:periods of time or stages during the development of something It is a planned community that will be built in 5 phases.more Show sample from book Three phases follow: physical training, diving, land warfare.p.26.58 more phase → phases:stages (in the development of something) Show general definition for phase (as in: a critical phase) a period of time or a stage during the development of something
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positivepositive → positively:in a good or beneficial manner Lower interest rates positively affected home sales.†more Show sample from book But there are also a lot of positives to military service.p.420.12 more positive → positives:good things Show general definition for positive (as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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positive#2optimistic With a positive attitude and some effort, I'm sure we can make this work.more Show sample from book But it was also an extremely positive letter, full of hope and encouraging all of us to do some small part for others.p.414.72 more Show general definition for positive (as in: a positive attitude) optimistic (expecting or focusing on good things); or agreeable
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perspectiveway of seeing or thinking about things A child who was abused with have a different perspective of family life than one raised in a nurturing home.more Show sample from book Of course, she had a different perspective: she was just happy that I was alive and home in one piece.p.107.15 more way of seeing and thinking about things Show general definition for perspective (as in: Look at it from her perspective) a particular way of seeing or thinking about things
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book On older weapons, we would adapt a piece of hard-packed foam and raise the stock to the right height.†p.119.64 more change to fit a different situation; or make suitable Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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briefbrief → briefed:given a summary of important information The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade.more Show sample from book Whenever someone came on the gun, the person he was relieving would brief him quickly, describing who'd been in the neighborhood, etc.p.339.96 more give a summary of important information to Show general definition for brief (as in: briefed her) to give a summary of important information to someone
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virtualvirtual → virtually:almost completely She was virtually broke.more Show sample from book The gun was super-easy to handle, and was virtually interchangeable with the M-4, which, though not a sniper weapon, is still a valuable combat tool.p.114.52 more Show general definition for virtual (as in: virtual organization) to almost be something; or to effectively be something without entirely being it in a traditional sense
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virtual#2virtual → virtual reality:simulated by a computer The flight simulator permits learning to fly in a safe, virtual reality.more Show sample from book It used virtual reality to test what sorts of effects battle has on your body.p.408.12 more Show general definition for virtual (as in: computer's virtual world) something simulated by a computer
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functionwork or operate I don't function well on less than six hours of sleep a night; and I do best on nine.more Show sample from book The official government still wasn't functioning here, and the Iraqi police and army were nowhere near capable of keeping order, naturally.p.317.63 more function → functioning:working or operating Show general definition for function (as in: can't function well without sleep) work or operate -- sometimes to work or operate normally or in a particular way
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function#2computer code that performs a specific task I like Amazon's new search function.more Show sample from book I spent the whole first week of nav school frowning at a desk in front of a Toughbook laptop computer, learning the computer's functions, how to hook up to a GPS and manipulate the satellite imagery and maps.p.132.63 more function → functions:computer code modules each of which perform a specific task
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book We would establish strongholds in various parts of the city, demonstrating that we were in control—and essentially daring the enemy to attack.p.285.21 more demonstrate → demonstrating:showing Show general definition for demonstrate (as in: It demonstrates my point.) to show The exact meaning of this sense of demonstrate can depend upon its context. For example: "I will demonstrate how to throw a Frisbee." -- show how to do something "I will demonstrate how much quicker the new computer is than the old one." -- show how something works "Her questioned demonstrated that she was listening and thinking deeply about what was said." -- showed to be true or proved
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demonstrate#2demonstrate → demonstrated:joined with others in a public protest The students demonstrated against hate speech.more Show sample from book In this case, because of when I was heading out, it happened that I passed a small group of protesters demonstrating against the war.p.134.61 more demonstrate → demonstrating:joining with others in a public protest Show general definition for demonstrate (as in: demonstrate to protest) a public display supporting a cause -- usually joining with others in a political protest
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sanctionsanction → sanctions:penalties When they withdraw their troops from the country, international sanctions should be lifted.more Show sample from book Saddam was smuggling oil and other items both into and out of his country, in violation of the U.N. sanctions.p.59.72 more Show general definition for sanction (as in: sanctions against them) formal penalty Show editor's word notes This word has contradictory meanings that are frequently used. When selecting words for an audience who may not be sure of this word's contextual meaning, consider substituting words like penalize for this sense of sanction.
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desecratedesecrate → desecrated:violated the sacred nature of They desecrated the cemetery on Halloween night.more Show sample from book That spring was the period when Americans were shocked by the images of four contractors, their bodies desecrated, hanging from a bridge in Fallujah.†p.138.62 more desecrate → desecrated:violated the sacred nature of something Show general definition violate the sacred nature of something
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ornerycranky (easily annoyed and quick to complain and argue) I avoid contact when he's in an ornery mood.more Show sample from book He wasn't a huge shark, but what he lacked in size he made up for in pure orneriness.†p.125.61 more ornery → orneriness:quick to get annoyed, complain, argue, and be uncooperative Show general definition for ornery (as in: is ornery when she first wakes up) quick to get annoyed, complain, argue, and be uncooperative
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vetoveto → vetoed:blocked (prevented it from taking effect) Congress passed the legislation, but the President vetoed it.more Show sample from book We could have rolled in and taken out the bad guys—but the CO vetoed it.†p.103.61 more veto → vetoed:blocked (prevented) an action Show general definition to exercise the right to override another's decision by preventing their intended action