The Kill Order — Vocabulary
James Dashner
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book He had to focus on the future or he'd never reach it.†p.181.430 more Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book Alec was blurry at first but then came into focus.†p.215.630 more a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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ceasestop According to the treaty, all offensive military action will cease at midnight.more Show sample from book He grew still again and the mask powered down, all sound and movement ceasing.†p.3.56 more cease → ceasing:stopping or discontinuing Show general definition to stop or discontinue
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adrenalineadrenaline → adrenaline junkie:“fight or flight” stimulating hormone She's an adrenaline junkie. She loves the rush that comes from roller coasters, skydiving, and big waves.more Show sample from book The now familiar blend of adrenaline and terror surged through him as he awaited his friend's instructions.†p.27.68 more Show general definition “fight or flight” stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (making the body feel excited and ready for action) Show editor's word notes Doctors are more likely to use the term epinephrine (possibly shortened to epi or EP). Adrenalin as a proper noun without the ending "e" is a trademark name for the same chemical.
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book Trina nodded and genuinely smiled for the first time that day.†p.95.24 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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warydistrustful She was taught to be wary of strangers.more Show sample from book "I'll keep that in mind," he said warily.†p.49.15 more wary → warily:in a nervous or distrustful manner Show general definition careful or nervous about something
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immunenot in danger (from something) People are immune if they've had the virus previously or been vaccinated.more Show sample from book Maybe we all have it and it just takes longer to kill you depending on your immune system.†p.89.65 more not in danger of suffering from something OR relating to disease resistance Show general definition not in danger of being affected by something -- especially a disease or: relating to disease resistance
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book There was just something ominous about the way Deedee had spoken of them.†p.109.34 more threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come) Show general definition threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come)
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clarityclearness (the quality of being clearly expressed) The speaker presented her argument with such clarity that even those unfamiliar with the topic could easily understand her main points.more Show sample from book With way too much clarity, Mark recalled the sound of the boy beating his skull against the inside of the door.†p.90.14 more seen, expressed, or understood clearly… Show general definition seen, expressed, or understood clearly; or a degree of transparency such as the quality of clear water
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hysteriastate of excessive, uncontrolled emotion We need to get past the hysteria and decide what to do.more Show sample from book He practically screamed the last sentence and once again sent the crowd into a fit of near hysterics.†p.185.15 more hysteria → hysterics:a state of excessive, uncontrollable emotion Show general definition a state of excessive, uncontrollable emotion Show editor's word notes In addition to being the adjective form of hysteria, the form hysterical can also indicate that something is exceedingly funny (leading to uncontrollable laughter)
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abyssseemingly bottomless pit At the end of the story, Gandalf falls with the demon into the abyss.more Show sample from book Mark rolled onto his stomach and inched his body over the lip of the opening, lowering his feet into the abyss while he held on to the edge.†p.155.44 more a hole or dropoff so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply a frightening bottomless pit Show general definition a hole or dropoff so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply a frightening bottomless pit
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disorientedconfused (without situational awareness) She felt disoriented after waking up in the unfamiliar hospital room.more Show sample from book It was all meant to stimulate an array of emotions and brain patterns, from confusion to disorientation to outright terror.†p.4.84 more disoriented → disorientation:confused or unsure about location, circumstances, or how to respond Show general definition confused or unsure about location, circumstances, or how to respond
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obliviousunaware of She is oblivious to the dangers.more Show sample from book They seemed completely oblivious that people had weapons aimed at them.†p.263.83 more Show general definition unaware of
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fleetinglasting a short time Her moments of happiness were few and fleeting.more Show sample from book Mark has the fleeting thought that they should try to help them, reach for their hands.†p.176.62 more Show general definition lasting a short time
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coalitionmade up of different political groups working together They formed a coalition government.more Show sample from book Post-Flares Coalition.†p.19.912 more a political group made up of different groups working together Show general definition a political group made up of different groups working together
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forebodingfeeling that something bad would happen All that week I had a steadily escalating sense of foreboding.more Show sample from book He had a sudden feeling of foreboding.†p.123.91 more a feeling that something bad is going to happen Show general definition a feeling that something bad is going to happen
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motetiny speck A mote of dust floated through the sunlight streaming into the room.more Show sample from book Dust motes danced in the beam as he swung it back and forth, revealing scarred metal and rows of bolts and protruding edges and ridges.†p.197.62 more mote → motes:a tiny piece of anything Show general definition a tiny piece of anything
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antidotecure The doctor gave her an antidote to counteract the snake venom.more Show sample from book Oh, there's talk of an antidote there, but that's a bunch of hooey.†p.171.52 more Show general definition a cure for something bad -- especially for poison
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lucidcapable of thinking clearly Although she was on heavy pain medication, she was still lucid.†more Show sample from book And the Toad was obviously not lucid last night.†p.89.31 more of a person: capable of thinking clearly… Show general definition of a person: capable of thinking clearly or: of language: clearly expressed so it is easily understood
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reprievetemporary relief The storm gave them a reprieve from the heat that had lasted all week.more Show sample from book They had a slight reprieve, but one look showed that more people were coming their way.†p.134.91 more temporary relief from something difficult or unpleasant; can also refer to a del… Show general definition temporary relief from something difficult or unpleasant; can also refer to a delay in punishment -- especially the death penalty