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Walter Dean Myers
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forfeitlose We had to forfeit the deposit.more Show sample from book We kept stalling, waiting for Cal, until Mr. Reese said that we'd either have to start the game or forfeit.†p.29.91 more to lose or surrender something -- often as a penalty Show general definition to lose or surrender something -- often as a penalty
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primarilymainly Did the author mention multiple companies primarily to demonstrate diversity of solutions or to show that interest in the industry is widespread?more Show sample from book It's a fun thing, and that's primarily how it should be looked at.†p.167.6 Show general definition mainly (most importantly)
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nonchalantcalm and unconcerned I could tell she was nervous, but she was trying to look nonchalant.more Show sample from book Jo-Jo said that she looked upset but tried to nonchalant it off.†p.30.4 Show general definition calm in manner -- appearing unconcerned
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clamorloud noise and/or persistent demands She ignored the clamor of the crowd.more Show sample from book The television guys were interviewing some of the kids, and the rest were clamoring around, mugging for the cameras.†p.178.9 clamor → clamoring:demanding loudly and/or persistently Show general definition loud noise and/or persistent demands -- especially from human voice
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glowerglower → glowering:staring angrily Shake hands and stop glowering at each other.more Show sample from book I looked at him, and he was glowering.†p.175.2 Show general definition to stare angrily
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prescribeprescribe → prescribed:gave medical instructions instructing that the patient should take The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.more Show sample from book The doctor said it was her pressure, and he gave her a prescription to have filled.†p.28.5 prescribe → prescription:a recommendation or requirement OR (from a medical doctor) an instruction -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics Show general definition to recommend or require what should be done or more specifically: of a medical doctor: to give medical instructions -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics
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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 The whole thing was too close to us, too real, and too intimidating to let on that we even knew about it.†p.117.1 intimidate → intimidating:making fearful Show general definition to cause fear, nervousness, or a sense of inadequacy
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boonsomething that is of great benefit The new community center is a boon to the neighborhood, offering free classes and a safe place for kids to play.more Show sample from book One day you my ace boon and the next day I don't know you.†p.91.2 Show general definition something that is of great benefit
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marathona footrace of about 26 miles She is training to run in the Boston Marathon.more Show sample from book It was like I was running in a marathon and suddenly forgot where the finish line was.†p.2.9 Show general definition for marathon (as in: ran her first marathon) a 26.2-mile footrace; or, more generally, any long and demanding activity requiring endurance
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adversedifficult She did an impressive job given the adverse circumstances.more Show sample from book What I want to know is how we're going to handle any adverse publicity if it does occur.†p.112.2 working against one's interests Show general definition working against one's interests
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detrimentalharmful Publicity about the crime has been detrimental to tourism.more Show sample from book He had underlined some words: "associating with known gamblers and behaving in a manner detrimental to the interests of the National Basketball Association ..."†p.59.1 causing harm or damage Show general definition causing harm or damage
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mediocreabout average The caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above averagemore Show sample from book We played one game without Cal and lost to a mediocre team from Staten Island that we should have beaten easily.†p.130.2 average or a bit below average in quality Show general definition average or a bit below average in quality
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manslaughterunintentional killing of a person The girl who sent texts to her boyfriend encouraging him to kill himself was charged with involuntary manslaughter.more Show sample from book I could hit him and he'd have a heart attack and die and I'd be up for manslaughter or something.†p.9.1 Show general definition unintentional killing of a person Show editor's word notes Manslaughter can be involuntary (as when a drunk driver accidentally kills someone), or voluntary (as when there was no plan to kill someone, but then the person kills in the heat of passion).
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principalmost important The principal idea is that decisions should be made by the people who are most knowledgeable about specific circumstances that impact the decision.more Show sample from book We went to the office, and Cal met the principal, a white dude.†p.38.22 more most important; or person that is most important Show general definition most important; or person who is most important The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example: "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
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on the other handfrom another point of view Change can be hard to deal with. On the other hand, it often brings opportunity.more Show sample from book Snakeskin, on the other hand, was smooth.†p.29.51 more from another point of view; OR in a way that is different Show general definition from another point of view; or in a way that is different (a phrase used to introduce a different perspective or idea)
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Judaismthe oldest of the three major monotheistic religions -- whose believers are known as Jews Jerusalem is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam.more Show sample from book Then a little bit later he turned to being Jewish.†p.74.11 more Judaism → Jewish:of Judaism (the oldest of the three major monotheistic religions) or it's culture Show general definition the oldest of the three major monotheistic religions -- having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud Show editor's word notes The Christian Old Testament closely corresponds to the Hebrew (Jewish) Bible.