Freak the Mighty — Vocabulary
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paroleconditional early release from imprisonment Being home by 10 pm is one of the conditions of my parole.more Show sample from book I'm going to make that very clear to the parole board, and to his lawyer.†p.85.53 more parole → parole board:group of people responsible for determining if early release from prison is permitted and if so, what conditions should be required of the prisoner Show general definition for parole (as in: released on parole) conditional early release from imprisonment in which a person is required to comply with special conditions
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demeanormanner of behavior His calm demeanor reassured everyone during the crisis.more Show sample from book Grim would be, I suppose, a sobriquet for your grandfather, based on his demeanor.†p.15.91 more the manner in which a person behaves Show general definition the manner in which a person behaves
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analyzeexamine in detail to better understand Analyze the situation and tell me what you think we should do.more Show sample from book They've taken my measurements, analyzed my blood and metabolic rates.†p.52.6 analyze → analyzed:examined in detail to better understand Show general definition to examine and consider something in detail to better understand it
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directstraightforward I left them with direct instructions.more Show sample from book Freak, well, the Fair Gwen just about threw a fit when she got him home, because of him disobeying a direct order and sneaking away to rescue me, but after a while she calms down and all she does is just look at him and shake her head.†p.137.1 clear, straightforward, or to the point Show general definition for direct (as in: gave a direct answer) straightforward -- often clear, open, or blunt in speech or behavior
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testifytestify → testified:provided oral evidence in court She testified against the robber.more Show sample from book A son doesn't have to testify against his father.†p.139.11 more provide evidence of something -- especially oral evidence in court Show general definition provide evidence of something -- especially to say something under oath in a court of law
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devisecome up with (invent or create) She plans to devise something to launch water balloons.more Show sample from book "I devised a special retrieval device," Freak says.†p.60.4 devise → devised:came up with (invented or created) Show general definition for devise (as in: devise a plan) to come up with a way of doing something -- typically a creative idea or plan
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book Expel the object!†p.27.2 force out Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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moleculechemical substance They want to genetically engineer bacteria or yeast to produce the molecule required to replace gasoline.more Show sample from book So I spit in my hand, just a little drop, but Freak says it doesn't matter how much, a single molecule would work, because it's the principle of the thing.†p.51.4 the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist by itself Show general definition the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist by itself -- usually consisting of 2 or more atoms
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deprivedeprive → deprived:left without a basic comfort The storm deprived the town of electricity.more Show sample from book You know how many Christmas Eves I've been deprived of my own blood kin?†p.103.1 deprive → deprived:lacking things most people enjoy Show general definition to take away or keep from having
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trajectorypath or route High winds will alter the rocket's trajectory.more Show sample from book Their trajectory is converging.†p.34.9 the path followed by an object moving through space… Show general definition the path followed by an object moving through space or: the path of any sequence of events
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illiterateunable to read or write She is functionally illiterate, so she will need help filling out the employment application.more Show sample from book I learned how to preach the word to a lot of illiterate convicts, but they were no more ignorant than a lot of other folk.†p.118.1 unable to read or write (not literate)… Show general definition unable to read or write (not literate) or: uninformed in a particular field or general subject area Show editor's word notes Note that "functional illiteracy" means that although one may be able to read or write a little, their ability is inadequate for normal requirements in their society.
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intrusionunwelcome involvement It is an unnecessary government intrusion into private affairs.more Show sample from book There's no lock, but Gram has this thing about waiting until I say come in, she makes a big deal about not intruding.†p.22.3 intrusion → intruding:interrupting or involving oneself without welcome Show general definition an involvement or interruption that is unwelcome
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fidgetfidget → fidgeting:making small restless movements The child is always fidgeting in his seatmore Show sample from book He's up there on my shoulders and he's getting fidgety, squirming around.†p.64.9 fidget → fidgety:restless and finding it hard to sit still Show general definition to make small restless movements
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genea DNA sequence or unit of heredity that influences biological traits The gene determines hair color.more Show sample from book "Dr. Spivak says my unique status as a marvel of genetic aberration makes me an object of intense curiosity," he says in that lofty way of his.†p.137.7 gene → genetic:related to DNA sequences or units of heredity that influence biological traits
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vanquishvanquish → vanquished:completely defeated The team vanquished all competition.more Show sample from book The unvanquished truth, is how Freak would say it, and for a long time it was him who did the talking.†p.1.23 more vanquish → unvanquished:not completely defeated Show context notes The prefix "un-" in unvanquished means not and reverses the meaning of vanquished. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky. Show general definition to defeat completely
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aliasalternative name She is thought to be living under an alias in Los Angeles.more Show sample from book Anyhow, big mistake, we stop and wait for Tony D., alias the bad-news Blade.†p.30.41 more Show general definition an alternative name Show editor's word notes In some contexts, an "alias" refers to a false name -- as in one used by a criminal. In other instances, it may be a common name by which someone is known, but which is not on their birth certificate. In computer software, aliases are commonly used to provide shortened names that identify files within a local scope.
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facilitatefacilitate → facilitates:makes easier The new headquarters facilitates inter-department communication.more Show sample from book Standard procedure to facilitate breathing.†p.149.6 make easier Show general definition make easier
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avariceexcessive desire for wealth We can try both to minimize greed and avarice and to channel them into directions beneficial to society.more Show sample from book Freak keeps saying stuff like, "That's the Castle of Avarice," and, "Yonder lies the Bloated Moat," and when we go under trees he'll say, "Proceed with caution," or, "All clear," depending on how low the branches come down.†p.49.7 Show general definition excessive desire for wealth Show editor's word notes Like "greed", but implies greed specifically for money. The early Christian Church counted avarice as one of the "seven deadly sins."
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combustionburning Increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is produced by combustion of fossil fuels, coal, and natural gas.more Show sample from book That's copper powder combusting with oxygen!†p.33.2 combustion → combusting:the act of burning; OR metaphorically:… Show general definition the act of burning or metaphorically: a state of violent disturbance and excitement
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divulgemake known (secret information) We interrogated her for hours, but she wouldn't divulge who helped her.more Show sample from book Now swear on your heart that the data you are about to receive will be divulged to no one.†p.51.6 divulge → divulged:made known (secret or private information) Show general definition make known (secret of private information)