Uprising — Vocabulary
Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book The professor said most of them are immigrants.†p.114.415 more immigrate → immigrants:people who came to live in a new country Show general definition come to live in a new country
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book "It's not a very good one, if their clothes are any indication," Miss Milhouse said scornfully.†p.40.29 more scorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful or rejecting manner Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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socialisman economic system based on government ownership and control of all companies -- with the ideal of equal benefits to all people She believes that more socialism would be more fair.more Show sample from book Yetta waited for Rahel to correct her, to say they weren't Jewish anymore, they were socialists, unionists, revolutionaries.†p.62.912 more socialism → socialists:people who want an economic system based on government ownership or control of all important companies -- with the ideal of equal benefits to all people Show general definition an economic system based on government ownership or control of all important companies -- with the ideal of equal benefits to all people
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comprehendcomprehend → comprehends:fully understands I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.more Show sample from book "Tu es ale mol inem zelbikn seyder," the other girl said, which was totally incomprehensible.†p.21.17 more comprehend → incomprehensible:not understandable Show context notes The prefix "in-" in incomprehensible means not and reverses the meaning of comprehensible. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition to understand something -- especially to understand it completely
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book Nico whispered, and that hurt too, what he was implying.†p.55.44 more imply → implying:suggesting (saying indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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indignantindignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more Show sample from book Yetta said indignantly.†p.82.25 more Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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peasantpeasant → peasants:an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.more Show sample from book You're just an ignorant peasant!†p.27.56 more used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of l… Show general definition used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of low income, education, and social standing -- especially one who raises crops or livestock
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operaa classical music play in which most of the dialogue is sung She is a popular opera singer.more Show sample from book Vorremmo vedere un'opera.†p.94.56 more a musical play with orchestra in which most of the dialogue is sung (or the art form that consists of such musicals; or describing something as related to that art form) Show general definition a form of musical theater with orchestra in which most of the words are sung, often in a classical style and sometimes in a foreign language
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ferventintense She has a fervent desire to change society.more Show sample from book "It means you're a fervent girl," Rahel said.†p.169.83 more characterized by intense emotion or passionate belief Show general definition characterized by intense emotion or passionate belief
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disdainlack of respect She tries to be polite, but she cannot hide her disdain for authority.more Show sample from book But Yetta couldn't back down now, not with Miss Milhouse staring so disdainfully.†p.164.62 more disdain → disdainfully:with a lack of respect; or with a sense of superiority Show general definition to disrespect or reject as unworthy
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book But he demonstrated as he talked, lifting a shirtwaist from the table, snipping threads, dropping the finished shirtwaist into a basket.†p.18.51 more 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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appallingshockingly terrible or horrible The live in appalling conditions.more Show sample from book I am simply appalled!†p.166.44 more appalling → appalled:shocked by how terrible or horrible something is
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benevolentkind, generous, or charitable They called themselves The Benevolent Association because their mission was to help others.more Show sample from book If you want to join a union, join the Triangle Employees Benevolent Association.†p.73.22 more Show general definition kind, generous, or charitable
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tainttaint → tainted:spoiled or contaminated Three people died from eating the tainted ice cream.more Show sample from book Her father's tainted money had bought the car, too, and bought Mr. Corrigan's services.†p.197.94 more Show general definition to spoil something so it is not desirable -- as when bacteria contaminates a food; or as when a rumor makes people distrust a person
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solidarityagreement and mutual support The incident threatens Arab solidarity.more Show sample from book But it was warm around her shoulders, and it made her feel a solidarity with Bella, who'd also huddled in a blanket in her moment of tragedy: Bella had lost her entire family, and now Jane had to break away from her father, because he was an evil, evil man.†p.198.32 more a state of agreement and support -- especially for political action Show general definition a state of agreement and support -- especially for political action
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proprietysocially correct or appropriate behavior While she took comfort in propriety, he saw it as a straitjacket.more Show sample from book She'd be like that matronly grandmother who'd once worked as a spy in the war—the picture of propriety with a shocking past.†p.302.92 more
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reprovereprove → reproves:criticizes She's the kind of boss who reproves in private and praises in public.more Show sample from book "Cut in haste, repent at leisure," Yetta said, waving scissors at her reprovingly.†p.221.11 more reprove → reprovingly:in a critical manner Show general definition express disapproval or criticism -- typically in a mild manner & sometimes even in a friendly manner
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atonemake up To atone for sins is a common religious theme.more Show sample from book Atoning for my sins?†p.154.61 more atone → atoning:of a wrong: fixing or making up for Show general definition to fix or make up for a wrong -- especially a sin (even if nothing can be done to make up for the wrong other than to show regret)
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tepidlukewarm (only slightly warm) She took a sip of her tepid coffee and made a face.more Show sample from book And that would leave Jane with her tepid tea and her bone china and these girls who could make an hour's conversation out of nothing.†p.41.51 more only slightly warm; OR lacking heat, enthusiasm, or intensity Show general definition only slightly warm; or lacking heat, enthusiasm, or intensity
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vagrantvagrant → vagrants:people who lack a home, job, and money She says the American hobo has nearly died out and that today's developed world is hard on vagrants in general.more Show sample from book "Bella and Yetta aren't vagrants," Jane said stoutly.†p.160.31 more vagrant → vagrants:people who are poor and have no regular home or job Show general definition someone who is poor and has no regular home or job