The One — Vocabulary
Kiera Cass
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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positivecertain I'm positive I've seen her before.more Show sample from book Quotes from those polled edged the graph, saying that Celeste was positively regal, though she was in third.p.90.811 more positive → positively:absolutely (used for emphasis) Show general definition for positive (as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)
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positive#2positive → positively:in a good or beneficial manner Lower interest rates positively affected home sales.†more Show sample from book I tried to wipe the worry off my face and focus on positive things, but I realized there weren't any.†p.172.911 more good Show general definition for positive (as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book I genuinely thought that when she spoke of duty she meant to her family or to her New Asian roots, not to the Northern rebels.†p.51.47 more genuine → genuinely:really Show general definition real (as when a person is sincere or an object is not a replica or fake)
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book The other day you made a point of humiliating me, and yesterday you basically said I was an embarrassment.†p.55.77 more humiliate → humiliating:extremely embarrassing (decreasing dignity) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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fidgetfidget → fidgeting:making small restless movements The child is always fidgeting in his seatmore Show sample from book "Good," I said, fidgeting with my dress.†p.76.47 more Show general definition to make small restless movements
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acknowledgeacknowledge → acknowledged:admitted She acknowledged that she might have forgotten.more Show sample from book Her voice was small, but I could sense her joy in being acknowledged.†p.142.23 more acknowledge → acknowledged:recognized 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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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 Are you implying that we don't?†p.23.22 more imply → implying:suggesting (saying indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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demeanormanner of behavior His calm demeanor reassured everyone during the crisis.more Show sample from book Surely he could see how furious I still was, but in the seconds that had passed, his demeanor had shifted completely.†p.210.53 more the manner in which a person behaves Show general definition the manner in which a person behaves
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book "Beginning today, the rebels intend to attack Twos and work their way down the castes," the king added solemnly.†p.68.63 more solemn → solemnly:with seriousness and dignity Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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essentialnecessary Water is essential for all forms of life.more Show sample from book Even August had just said the Northerners were essentially unarmed.†p.115.42 more essential → essentially:basically (in all important respects; or relating to the basic nature of something) Show general definition necessary or important; or a basic and defining part of something
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book "It's my fault he's not taking you," I lamented.†p.16.82 more lament → lamented:expressed grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book We were supposed to place the branches at the foot of the king as a sign of peace toward our leader and our willingness to yield to the law.p.167.21 more give in, give way, or give up Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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dejectedsad or disappointed She looked dejected after learning she didn’t make the team.more Show sample from book But all I saw was his blond hair as he stared into his lap, his dejected frown the only thing visible.†p.69.73 more feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits Show general definition feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits -- especially after a loss or setback
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comprehendcomprehend → comprehends:fully understands I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.more Show sample from book Maxon stared at his father, still not fully comprehending his words.†p.206.91 more comprehend → comprehending:understanding Show general definition to understand something -- especially to understand it completely
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monarchya government ruled by a king of queen The monarchy is over three hundred years old, but it was forced to share power and adopt a constitution during the last century.more Show sample from book Destroying the monarchy is more up the Southern rebels' alley.†p.36.14 more a government, country, or ruling family of a country ruled by a king of queen Show general definition a government, country, or ruling family of a country ruled by a king of queen
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reconcilecome to terms with After the accident, she had to reconcile herself to life without loving parents.more Show sample from book After all these months of trying to reconcile what I wanted and hoped for, I realized then—in this moment Maxon created just for us—that it would never make sense.p.83.81 more make compatible Show general definition for reconcile (as in: reconciled herself to) to accept something difficult or unwanted -- especially when it can’t be changed
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magistratejudge The local magistrate insisted on a cash payment for the speeding ticket.more Show sample from book Magistrates do that.†p.165.42 more magistrate → magistrates:judges or civil authorities who conduct a court Show general definition a judge or judicial official The exact meaning of magistrate varies widely depending upon the context. For example: in the U.S. federal court: assists district court judges by handling minor offenses or administrative tasks such as preliminary hearings (often referred to as a magistrate judge rather than just a magistrate) in some U.S. states: a judge in the state court in France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and other civil law countries: a sitting magistrate is a judge and a standing magistrate is a prosecutor in England: may be a volunteer without formal legal training who performs a judicial role with regard to minor matters in ancient Rome: a powerful officer with both judicial and executive power
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demuremodest and quiet She gave a demure smile and lowered her eyes when the teacher praised her.more Show sample from book He reached up and grabbed his ear immediately, and I demurely did the same.†p.7.91 more demure → demurely:in a quiet, modest, or shy manner OR (more rarely) pretending shyness in a playful way Show general definition modest, quiet, and shy; or pretending such in a playful way
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stupora state in which there is little ability to think Someone stole her purse while she was in a drunken stupor.more Show sample from book Lucy's feet really were too big, but with every attempt she laughed herself into a stupor at May's antics, and I was doubled over watching it all.†p.236.21 more Show general definition a state in which there is little ability to think -- as from being very sleepy, drunk, or stunned
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inconspicuousnot attracting attention She chose an inconspicuous spot in the corner so she could observe without being noticed.more Show sample from book I asked, horrified, trying to think of an inconspicuous way to check my breath.†p.12.91 more not very noticeable Show general definition not easily seen, noticed, or attracting attention