The Heir — 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 I wanted to make sure I looked positively radiant today, and when I'd checked my reflection before heading downstairs, even I was a little intimidated by the girl in the mirror.†p.49.18 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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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book I knew it wouldn't work, and now I was stuck in this humiliating situation.†p.90.55 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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varybe different Your mileage may vary.more Show sample from book He knew he had to make it varied enough to seem legit, so there were three Fives thrown into the mix but nothing below that.†p.50.92 more vary → varied:differed; or changed Show general definition to be different, or to change Show editor's word notes Vary is often used to describe small differences or changes--especially about things of the same type. It would be more common to say "The weight of full-grown elephants varies depending upon diet and other factors," than to say "The weight of elephants varies from that of mice."
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waverwaver → wavered:faltered (stopped being strong) Through good times and bad her love for him has never wavered.more Show sample from book Henri got down on one knee, trying to hit anything that came near us, and Hale guarded me without wavering, even though I heard him grunt and felt him clench up when he was hit with something heavy.†p.86.83 more waver → wavering:moving back and forth; or being unsure or weak Show general definition to move back and forth (shake or quiver) or: to change, be unsure, or weak
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techniqueway of doing something She developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time.more Show sample from book Years of lessons on how to address an audience had drilled the proper technique into me, and I knew I was hitting every last point I was meant to as I delivered my announcement.†p.33.73 more Show general definition a way of doing something; or the methods used to do it well
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suppresssuppress → suppressed:kept from spreading She claimed that Facebook suppressed and promoted news that met a political agenda.more Show sample from book I noted the camera coming to hover behind him, trying to capture my expression, and I shook my head at him, suppressing a smirk.†p.97.14 more suppress → suppressing:trying to keep under control Show general definition trying to keep under control The exact meaning of suppress can depend upon its context. For example: "suppressed the revolution" -- to stop others from doing something by force "suppressed a smile" -- kept something from happening "suppressed the story" -- kept news from spreading "suppressed her fear" -- controlled an emotion "suppressed the memory" -- avoided thinking about (perhaps even removed from conscious memory) Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Suppress and repress can be interchanged; though in psychology something that is repressed is done unconsciously while something that is suppressed is done voluntarily.
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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 I could be intimidating when I needed to be or find ways to make the palace a very unwelcoming environment.†p.29.64 more intimidate → intimidating:making fearful Show general definition to cause fear, nervousness, or a sense of inadequacy
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skepticaldoubtful I am skeptical about her plan.more Show sample from book "And that's what Dad's trying to figure out now?" he asked, skeptical.†p.21.92 more 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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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book He'd gone to Fennley to enroll in some accelerated course, and his mother had been lamenting his absence ever since the day he left.†p.24.92 more lament → lamenting:expressing grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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contradictdisagree with Does the sentence contradict the main claim of the essay?more Show sample from book "You have," she contradicted.†p.147.61 more contradict → contradicted:disagreed Show general definition disagree in various senses, including: to say something is not true -- as in "She contradicted his testimony." to say something else is true when both can't be true -- as in "I don't believe her. She contradicted herself as she told us what happened." to be in conflict with -- as in "Her assertions contradict accepted scientific principles."
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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 I pulled on my outfit and brushed out my hair, preparing for another day as the future face of the monarchy.†p.4.87 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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immaculateperfect Check her record. You will see that it is immaculate.more Show sample from book She held me for a moment, then pulled away, smoothing my dress to make sure I was still immaculate before she went to find Dad.p.31.32 more perfect (without fault or error) Show general definition for immaculate (as in: immaculate timing) perfect (without fault or error)
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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 stood there alone, trying to be inconspicuous as I scanned the room.†p.107.62 more not very noticeable Show general definition not easily seen, noticed, or attracting attention
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blatant(of bad behavior) obvious without any attempt at hiding it She demonstrated blatant disregard of the rules.more Show sample from book There was one who was sweating so much I had to call over a butler to give me a towel for my hand once he left, and the one after him blatantly stared at my chest for the entirety of our meeting.†p.74.31 more blatant → blatantly:in an obvious manner Show general definition obvious -- often without any attempt to hide bad behavior
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fawnfawn → fawns:shows excessive flattery or affection She fawns all over her children.more Show sample from book I kept the people I love close, and they have fawned over you since the moment they knew you were coming.†p.284.11 more fawn → fawned:showed excessive flattery or affection Show general definition for fawn (as in: fawned all over her) showing excessive flattery or affection
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omitomit → omitted:left out She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.more Show sample from book How many details had my parents omitted from their story?p.63.5 Show general definition to exclude or neglect 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 I hadn't thought about that, how he'd seen me go through the many phases of growing up, both on and off screen.p.109.71 more phase → phases:stages (of 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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phase#2phase → phased:gradually [added] The increase in electricity rates will be phased in over the next two years.more Show sample from book Twenty years ago, Dad's first act as king was to dissolve the castes, and the old system had been phased out slowly over my lifetime.p.2.41 more phase → phased:gradually eliminated Show general definition for phase (as in: phased out over three years) make a change gradually (phase in = gradually add; phase out = gradually removed)
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decisivedetermining an outcome She cast the decisive vote.more Show sample from book I'd taken a decisive step, and Dad could rest easy now, knowing the Selection was properly under way and that I wouldn't let him down.p.97.71 more conclusive in settling a matter Show general definition for decisive (as in: a decisive defeat) determining an outcome; or ending question
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decisive#2makes quick decisions and sticks by them She is a decisive leader.more Show sample from book You need to be strong, decisive.p.6.41 more making quick decisions and sticking by them Show general definition for decisive (as in: a decisive decision maker) making quick decisions and sticking by them; or describing an action as firm or without hesitation