Where She Went — Vocabulary
Gayle Forman
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recitalsolo performance As part of her degree requirements, the music major performed a challenging piano recital, showcasing her technical skills and musical interpretation.more Show sample from book She used to wear it up like that for recitals and chamber music concerts, but with little pieces hanging down, to soften the severity of the look.†p.35.910 more recital → recitals:performances Show general definition a performance such as music, dance, or a poetry reading Show editor's word notes A music recital is usually done solo or with a single accompanist. A dance recital may include many dancers.
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rehabilitaterestore to good condition She has been working to rehabilitate her reputation.more Show sample from book And as for me, I had Mia's rehabilitation to worry about, not my own.†p.42.37 more rehabilitate → rehabilitation:to restore someone to a state of good condition Show general definition to restore someone (or more rarely, something) to a state of good condition -- such as recovery from addiction, illness, prison, or poor reputation Show editor's word notes Rehab is sometimes used as an abbreviation for rehabilitation or a rehabilitation facility such as might be used to help someone recover from a drug addiction. Although rehabilitate can be used generally, it is typically replaced with refurbish when talking about buildings or machines, and with recuperate when talking about recovery from an illness.
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contextcontext → out of context:in a misleading manner (because the quote left out additional words that changed the meaning of what was quoted) She said she was quoted out of context and that anyone who read her full speech would know it.more Show context notes When someone is quoted "out of context" it means that selected words were quoted that misrepresent the meaning of all their words. For example, if you said "I admire their effort, but they are dead wrong if they think this will work," and someone implied that you supported their plan by quoting you as only saying, "I admire their effort," they would be quoting you out of context. Show sample from book It's a context thing.†p.120.71 more the setting or situation in which something occurs Show general definition the setting or situation in which something occurs
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phenomenonsomething that is of special interest It is a growing social phenomenon on high school campuses.more Show sample from book What turned this indie-pop band into a primal rock phenomenon?†p.16.91 more something that exists or happened -- often of special interest Show general definition something that exists or happened -- especially something of special interest -- sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary Show editor's word notes "Phenomenons" and "phenomena" are both appropriate plural forms of this noun. "Phenomena" is generally used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
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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 "I'm not scared of bears," Mia said disdainfully.†p.170.91 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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loathehate I make New Year's resolutions every year and then loathe myself for breaking them.more Show sample from book Those two events are kinda like the bookends of what my life has become: making the music, which I like, and talking about making the music, which I loathe.†p.4.62 more Show general definition hate, detest, or intensely dislike Show editor's word notes Word Confusion: Do not confuse loathe with loath which sounds very similar or the same. Loathe is a verb while loath is an adjective describing "reluctance or unwillingness to do something." Note that loathing and loathsome are forms of the verb loathe even though both word forms lack the "e". Occasionally, you will see loath spelled as loathe even in a published book, but it is rare enough that it is generally considered an error rather than a non-standard spelling.
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definitivefinal I have only a tentative answer, but I will be definitive next week.more Show sample from book For all her talk of writing definitive surveys, for all her investigative skills, she's no different from all the other hack journalists and stalker photographers, dying to be the first to deliver a big scoop, either on a birth: Is It Twins for Adam and Bryn?†p.21.61 more best possible, final, or definite (beyond question) Show general definition best possible, final, or definite (beyond question)
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irrationalunreasonable I have an irrational fear of spiders.more Show sample from book So let's hear another one of your irrational fears.†p.174.71 more Show general definition not reasonable
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legacya gift left in a will She left her vacation home as a legacy for her family.more Show sample from book Her genius idea, a legacy that continues to this day, is what Fitzy refers to as "The Divorce."p.135.51 more something coming from the past Show general definition coming from the past or left to the future in various senses including: in law -- a gift given through a will -- "She left a legacy of $10,000 to her niece." of a situation -- resulting from the past -- "Today's debt problem is a legacy of profligate spending by prior administrations." of culture -- a practice passed from one generation to the next -- "The city has along legacy of bribes and corruption." of technology -- something that still uses old technology -- "We're using a legacy software that only the old-timers know how to update." of a member or potential member of an organization -- the child of a previous member -- "She is a legacy candidate."
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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 In the sound of my footsteps slapping against the pavement, I can almost hear the word, reprieve, reprieve, echo through the city streets.†p.114.12 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
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book The words just hang out there, ominous.†p.56.11 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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neurologythe branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system (including the brain) In the United States a specialty in neurology requires 8 years of post-undergraduate education and clinical training.more Show sample from book This gave the speech therapists and neurologists clues as to the hopscotch way her brain had been impacted, and they tailored their therapies accordingly.†p.45.92 more neurology → neurologists:the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system
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venueevent location It's a perfect venue for a wedding reception.more Show sample from book All I get to see is the hotel and the venue and the blur of the countryside from the window of a tour bus.†p.122.12 more Show general definition event location -- especially a performance, meeting, or gathering or: law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
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critiqueanalyze and judge Please critique the performance.more Show sample from book I picture her in a booth back in our place in Oregon, waving her fork around, as she critiqued her own performance.†p.72.21 more critique → critiqued:an examination and judgment of something Show general definition an examination and judgment of something
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acclaimacclaim → acclaimed:popularly and enthusiastically praised It's a critically acclaimed movie.more Show sample from book There's this assumption among my family, Bryn, the rest of the band—well, at least there used to be among those guys—that I somehow deserve all this, that the acclaim and wealth is payback.†p.34.61 more enthusiastic public praise Show general definition to praise enthusiastically and publicly -- sometimes choosing without opposition or a formal vote
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differentiaterecognize difference The jury determined that she was able to differentiate between right and wrong.more Show sample from book At these venues, there are just so many people, and so much sound, that it's almost impossible to differentiate a specific voice.p.197.3 recognize difference of Show general definition for differentiate (as in: differentiate between right/wrong) to recognize difference
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ficklequick to change I can't imagine depending upon the fickle wind to sail around the world.more Show sample from book I've been listening to it for weeks, and I'm a fickle, hard-to-please girl.†p.13.11 more quick to change… Show general definition quick to change (such as a person quick to change their mind, or the weather in a region where it changes suddenly)
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waylayambush I worried that the gang might be waiting outside to waylay me.more Show sample from book And then Mia's stomach gurgles again, reminding us that we've been waylaid in this garden.†p.80.91 more waylay → waylaid:to stop someone unexpectedly -- usually to attack or to talk Show general definition to stop someone unexpectedly -- usually to attack or to talk
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foddersomething useful (for a particular purpose) The new unemployment report will be used as campaign fodder by both candidates.more Show sample from book The idea that nothing's sacred. Everything's fodder.p.24.41 more something useful for a particular purpose Show general definition for fodder (as in: fodder for discussion) people or things useful for a particular purpose
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fodder#2food such as hay or straw that is given to domesticated animals We have plenty of hay and fodder for the animals.more Show sample from book Just go on, go on ahead, I silently tell her. Get your picture taken with me and your life becomes fodder for the mill.p.75.81 more food (figuratively) Show general definition for fodder (as in: cattle fodder) food such as hay or straw that is given to domesticated animals; or feeding them such food