City of Heavenly Fire — Vocabulary
Cassandra Clare
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citadelfortified place She walked along the ancient walls of the citadel that once protected the entire city.more Show sample from book A pity for the Nephilim that they have no more favors they can ask of Heaven, and none of the puny instruments of war they forge in their Adamant Citadel can harm me now.†p.21.365 more a stronghold or fortress Show general definition a stronghold or fortress
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daisraised platform She was seated on the inaugural dais near the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.more Show sample from book It was built like an amphitheater: a half circle of tiered benches facing a rectangular raised dais in the front of the room.†p.81.329 more Show general definition a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to people on it
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immortalto live forever Zeus and the other gods were supposed to be immortal.more Show sample from book We petrify, you know, immortals, like fossils turn to stone.†p.67.224 more immortal → immortals:people who live forever OR people famous throughout history Show general definition living or existing forever or: someone famous throughout history or: someone who will never die -- such as a mythological god
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mundaneordinary -- possibly boring I'm going to have to spend all of Saturday running errands and doing mundane chores.†more Show sample from book From outside, the Institute looked to mundane eyes like the ruins of an old Spanish mission.†p.12.117 more ordinary or lacking interest or excitement Show general definition ordinary or lacking interest or excitement -- possibly to the point of being boring or more rarely: belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly
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adamantdetermined not to change a decision Despite her friends’ attempts to persuade her, Jane remained adamant in her decision to pursue a career in the arts.more Show sample from book A pity for the Nephilim that they have no more favors they can ask of Heaven, and none of the puny instruments of war they forge in their Adamant Citadel can harm me now.†p.21.313 more determined not to change a decision or belief Show general definition determined not to change a decision or belief
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exasperatedgreatly annoyed She was exasperated by his teasing.more Show sample from book "Isabelle, I don't have time for this," said Robert, looking exasperatedly at Alec as if he expected his son to side with him.†p.176.911 more exasperated → exasperatedly:with great annoyance
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allianceassociation formed to support common interests The Islamic governments formed an alliance to defeat Israel.more Show sample from book Talk to the representatives, strengthen our alliances.†p.101.415 more alliance → alliances:associations formed to support common interests Show general definition an association formed to support common interests
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book The Endarkened, however, were not weakened.†p.574.54 more a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book "And it definitely doesn't mean you're the only one who can kill however many Endarkened Sebastian has standing around him," Clary pointed out.p.338.74 more whatever number of Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book I am in pursuit of vengeance, and I will have it.†p.132.912 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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protrudestick out Metal spikes protrude from the dog's collar.more Show sample from book The others were crying out; Mark leaped to his feet as Sebastian looked down at the blade in his chest, its handle protruding from his heart.†p.20.99 more protrude → protruding:sticking out Show general definition to stick out from
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manora large house that belongs to a wealthy person Bletchley Manor was converted into a home for code breakers during World War II.more Show sample from book The central building was built of golden stone, a Romanesque manor house surrounded by arched porticoes.†p.129.19 more a large house of a wealthy person; OR historically:… Show general definition a large house of a wealthy person or historically: the main house of a lord and the land around it that was worked by tenant farmers
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chasma large, deep, and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface You can't leap a twenty-foot chasm with two 10-foot jumps.more Show sample from book It was widening quickly, the jagged crack becoming a vast chasm with sheer sides that dropped away into shadow.†p.186.88 more a large gap or divide Show general definition a large and deep and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface; or (more rarely) any large gap or: a very large difference -- often of opinion
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book Once Maureen is taken care of, it is likely we can return to New York with few negative consequences.†p.154.24 more bad or harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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infernalvery annoying Please stop making that infernal noise!more Show sample from book "Now," said Sebastian in a voice like silk, "drink of the Infernal Cup," and he forced the rim of the cup between Katerina's teeth.†p.18.429 more very bad; OR very annoying; OR characteristic of hell or the underworld Show general definition very bad; or very annoying; or characteristic of hell or the underworld
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pyrepyre → pyres:piles of wood or other burnable materials While cremation is not uncommon in the western world, open air funeral pyres are typically illegal.more Show sample from book The bodies were burning on orderlg rows of pyres that had been set up along the road to Brocelind Forest.†p.314.16 more Show general definition a pile of wood or other burnable material -- especially to burn a dead body as in a funeral rite
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temperedmade less extreme Her criticism was tempered with kindly sympathy.more Show sample from book I was fascinated with the way that human beings had grappled with the ideas of absolute evil and absolute good tempered with love and free will.p.i.72 more Show general definition for tempered (as in: bad news tempered by kindness) made less extreme
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tempered#2made stronger or more flexible by heat treatment The sword is made of tempered steel.more Show sample from book All steel must be tempered— subjected to great heat, almost enough to melt or destroy the metal—to make it stronger.p.5.62 more made stronger or less brittle by heat treatment Show general definition for tempered (as in: tempered steel) made stronger or more flexible by heat treatment -- often of steel or glass
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petulantunreasonably annoyed or upset She stomped her foot like a petulant child.more Show sample from book "You should have loved me," he said, and now he sounded petulant.†p.416.12 more unreasonably annoyed or upset; OR easily annoyed or upset Show general definition unreasonably annoyed or upset or: easily annoyed or upset
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blasphemydisrespect of something considered sacred The government of the Muslim nation monitors major websites for blasphemy.more Show sample from book "It is blasphemy," Jia agreed.†p.83.32 more disrespectful of something considered sacred Show general definition something said or done that is disrespectful of something considered sacred -- especially God or religion