Two Old Women — Vocabulary
Velma Wallis
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acknowledgeacknowledge → acknowledged:admitted She acknowledged that she might have forgotten.more Show sample from book She hung her head in shame and grief, for her mother refused to acknowledge her presence.†p.8.23 more recognize Show general definition for acknowledge (as in: acknowledge her or the truth) express recognition or appreciation of someone or something; or to admit or express something
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warydistrustful She was taught to be wary of strangers.more Show sample from book There they saw a small, trembling rabbit that lay partially strangled as it eyed them warily.†p.23.21 more wary → warily:in a nervous or distrustful manner Show general definition careful or nervous about something
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migratemove from one place to another The birds migrate in the Winter.more Show sample from book Where the caribou and other migrating animals roamed, The People followed.†p.2.21 more migrate → migrating:moving from one place to another Show general definition move from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book All right, strange young girl,' he said in a loud voice that I knew was meant to humiliate me.†p.60.41 more extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book There, they built a fire and, after eating some of the rabbit meat they had carefully rationed, they returned for their sleds and resumed their journey.†p.39.61 more Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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turmoila state of confusion, disturbance, or disorder The sudden political scandal threw the nation into turmoil.more Show sample from book Ozhii Nelii was in deep turmoil.†p.8.31 more disorder
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yearnstrongly desire or wish I yearn for her return.more Show sample from book The women yearned to be as far away as possible from this place of bad memories.†p.33.11 more yearn → yearned:strongly desired Show general definition have a strong desire -- often for something difficult or impossible to have
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lingerlinger → lingered:remained longer than necessary or expected She lingered at the party even after most people had gone home.more Show sample from book Perhaps a summer fire nearby had left its lingering smell in the air.†p.96.71 more linger → lingering:to remain in a place or situation longer than necessary or expected Show general definition to remain in a place or situation longer than necessary or expected
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book Yet I would not yield as I stared unblinkingly into his eyes.†p.60.6more produce or 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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intrusionunwelcome involvement It is an unnecessary government intrusion into private affairs.more Show sample from book He feared that something had happened to his men, yet hope kept intruding on that thought.†p.113.61 more intrusion → intruding:interrupting or involving oneself without welcome Show general definition an involvement or interruption that is unwelcome
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inevitablecertain to happen It is as inevitable as death and taxes.more Show sample from book Perhaps the young ones were right — she and Sa' were fighting the inevitable.†p.45.4 Show general definition certain to happen (even if one tried to prevent it)
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skepticaldoubtful I am skeptical about her plan.more Show sample from book Still skeptical, one of the younger men asked Daagoo what he expected to find.†p.97.8 doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile); OR more rarely:… Show general definition doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile) or more rarely: generally tending to doubt what others believe
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book Though food was scarce, warmth was their main concern, and at night they would sit and talk, trying to keep each other from the loneliness and fears that threatened to overcome them.†p.64.8 scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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abundantpresent in great quantity Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more Show sample from book The creek where the fish were so abundant that we had to build many caches to dry them?†p.32.6 Show general definition present in great quantity
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famishedextremely hungry After hiking all day, the campers were absolutely famished by sundown.more Show sample from book Worse yet, in their famished state, they might do something even more terrible.†p.8.51 more
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underminegradually weaken She has taken every opportunity to undermine my influence with the team.more Show sample from book How long could he hold out before he, too, became lost in the hunger and fatigue that undermined his decisions?†p.89.6 undermine → undermined:weakened gradually Show general definition weaken gradually
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monotonouslacking variety and boring We hope to replace people with robots for the most monotonous work.more Show sample from book Sometimes, to break the monotony, one would present a woven rabbit-fur hat or mittens to the other.†p.66.8 monotonous → monotony:lack of variety Show general definition lacking in variety -- typically boring
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dismalterrible The coach will probably be replaced after such a dismal year.more Show sample from book Far off in this seemingly dismal land were bands of people dressed in furs and animal skins, huddled close to small campfires.†p.1.7 depressing or gloomy Show general definition of terrible quality or depressing; or dark and dreary (as when bad weather blocks the sun or when it is drizzly)
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deterdiscourage High prices deter many buyers from purchasing the car.more Show sample from book Ch'idzigyaak did not approve but could see that her friend would not be deterred.†p.80.6 deter → deterred:tried to prevent; or prevented Show general definition try to prevent; or prevent
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ecstaticecstatic → ecstatically:with feelings of intense happiness They are ecstatically in love.more Show sample from book Shruh Zhuu was so ecstatic that, when he heard the news, the young boy immediately gathered his things and was ready to go.†p.115.2 feeling intense happiness and excitement Show general definition feeling intense happiness and excitement (as when in a state of ecstasy)