The 5th Wave — Vocabulary
Rick Yancey
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parisha local church community or in some places including Louisiana: a jurisdiction of government like a county Are we talking about a governmental or a religious parish?more Show sample from book He wasn't that cute and he wasn't that interesting beyond the whole New Kid aura, and he definitely wasn't Ben Parish.†p.21.150 more a local church community…
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ravinedeep, narrow, steep-sided valley The car plunged into a 15-foot ravine.more Show sample from book If you look closely, you can see the ravine in the left-hand corner of the tenth frame.†p.98.817 more Show general definition a deep, narrow, steep-sided gorge or valley -- especially one formed by running water
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refugeerefugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.more Show sample from book We had several months' worth of supplies—or less, depending upon how many more refugees wandered into camp.†p.61.413 more refugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland Show general definition someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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debrispieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around She swept up the debris.more Show sample from book Weaving through the stalled cars that seem to pop through a white curtain, covered in three seasons' worth of debris.†p.288.15 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book There are thousands of species of bird on every continent.†p.46.25 more a similar group of animals or plants Show general definition a group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together
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embeddedfirmly stuck into or enclosed within The archaeologists found an ancient coin embedded in the clay.more Show sample from book Tiny, hair-thin slivers embedded themselves in my cheek.†p.92.15 more firmly within; or placed firmly within Show general definition firmly within; or placed within in various senses, including: firmly stuck into -- as a thorn into a finger enclosed within -- as a fossil within a rock implanted as a part -- sometimes specifically of a reporter integrated in hardware -- as of a computer chip firmly set within -- as of a character trait
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contrastnotable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book Its light shines on her face, playing up the contrast between her fair skin and jet-black hair.†p.313.61 more Show general definition for contrast (as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book To call what he was doing cruel implied he had a choice.†p.138.41 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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eradicateeliminate The city's health department launched a campaign to eradicate the spread of the virus by promoting vaccinations and hygiene practices.more Show sample from book The eradication of disease.†p.26.14 more eradicate → eradication:eliminate or destroy completely Show general definition eliminate or destroy completely
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superficialshallow She has only superficial knowledge on the subject.more Show sample from book "It's superficial," Ringer tells me.†p.294.92 more relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating Show general definition relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating (often of injuries or thinking)
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book I will empty you of grief and guilt and self-pity and fill you up with hate and cunning and the spirit of vengeance.†p.131.73 more good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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nucleusthe center (in this case, key central members) They have the nucleus of a good team.†more Show sample from book Dr. Pam tells me we're in the bomb shelter complex that's nearly as large as the base above us, built to withstand a fifty-megaton nuclear blast.†p.120.73 more nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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rationalrational → rationally:in a reasonable manner It's hard to think rationally when I'm this upset.more Show sample from book The last time she saw him was in their high school gymnasium after the lights went out, and then only the back of his head, and the only times that she's seen him since happened in her mind, the rational part of which always knew Ben Parish was dead like everyone else.†p.428.83 more reasonable Show general definition for rational (as in: rational behavior) reasonable, able to think clearly, or based on logic rather than emotion
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perpetualcontinuing forever A perpetual flame burns beside the grave of John F. Kennedy.more Show sample from book But inside it's perpetual twilight.†p.49.92 more continuing forever without change; OR occurring so frequently it seems constant Show general definition continuing forever without change; or occurring so frequently it seems constant
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pestilencewidespread disease The Black Death was a pestilence that killed an estimated 30% of the European population in the 14th century.more Show sample from book That summer of the Pestilence was brutally hot, and the stench of rotting flesh hung in the air like an invisible, noxious fog.†p.48.35 more widespread disease (usually severe)… Show general definition widespread disease (usually severe); or any severely harmful or evil influence that is hard to get rid of
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analyticallogical and systematic in seeking understanding She has an analytical mind.more Show sample from book It's the Wonderland analytics of an infested human being.†p.258.91 more analytical → analytics:a system of logical examination of something to better understand it Show general definition relating to logical and systematic examination of something to better understand it -- often implying some kind of quantitative analysis
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juncturejuncture → junctures:points in time and circumstances At such junctures she always had an impulse to leave.more Show sample from book And moving was a very good idea at that juncture of the battle.†p.94.82 more where things come together -- especially a point in time with a critical event Show general definition where things come together -- especially a point in time with a critical event
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calibratecalibrate → calibrated:made fine adjustments She calibrated the oscilloscope for better measurement.more Show sample from book The computer is going to send a signal to calibrate the transponder, and the transponder is going to send a signal back.p.205.11 more make fine adjustments to Show general definition make fine adjustments or measurements; or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring;
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stanzapart of a song that has other such parts--each part consisting of a fixed number of lines I love the song, but seldom sing past the first stanza.more Show sample from book The hisses and shushes pick up on the next stanza.†p.228.11 more part of a poem or song that has other such parts--each part consisting of a fixed number of lines Show general definition part of a poem or song that has other such parts--each part consisting of a fixed number of lines
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cloneclone → clones:genetically identical copies (like identical twins created with technology) To understand differences that could be expected in human clones, it is useful to look at identical twins.more Show sample from book Were the Stormtroopers or clone army or robot walkers next?p.67.11 more copy Show general definition for clone (as in: It is a clone.) a copy of something -- especially an organism with identical genetics created through technology