The Circle — Vocabulary
Dave Eggers
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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 Okay, let's focus on Thursday at five fifteen.†p.177.825 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#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book Inside, the room was round and lined with books, but the main focus was a hole in the middle of the floor, surrounded by a copper barrier; a pole extended down, through the floor and to unknown regions below.†p.27.925 more where attention is concentrated or directed Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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mandatoryrequired by law In our state, the mandatory minimum sentence for a gun crime is ten years.more Show sample from book Keep an eye on the InnerCircle feed in particular, because that's where you'll hear about staff meetings, mandatory gatherings, and any breaking news.†p.100.419 more required by rule or law Show general definition for mandatory (as in: it is mandatory) required by rule or law
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democracya system of government in which citizens have power with equal votes The United States has a representative democracy.more Show sample from book We're lucky to have been born and raised in a democracy, but one that is always undergoing improvements.†p.207.419 more
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crucialvery important Doing well on the ACT is crucial to getting into the college I want to attend.more Show sample from book Now she was part of the forty most crucial minds at the company—the Gang of 40—privy to its most secret plans and data.†p.14.812 more Show general definition very important or necessary -- often because it determines how something else will turn out
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innovateinnovate → innovative:introducing things that are new and different Apple is considered one of the most innovative companies.more Show sample from book Another innovation born here.†p.4.110 more innovate → innovation:the introduction of something that is new and different; or something that is new and different Show general definition bring something new to an environment
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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 So it's good to ask them, to make sure you get that clarity.†p.52.411 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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provokeprovoke → provoked:caused Her remarks provoked a public outcry.more Show sample from book They think the chips caused the kidnapping, the murders, that somehow the chips provoked whoever did this, made the task more tempting.†p.89.212 more provoke → provoked:caused (a reaction) Show general definition to cause a reaction — often an emotional reaction like anger, and sometimes done on purpose
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highlightemphasize (call attention to) The main purpose of this passage is to highlight the degree of income inequality.more Show sample from book At three she had to give a tour of the Napoleonic Era, where they were modeling the elimination of physical money—the trackability of internet currency would eliminate huge swaths of crime overnight—and at four, she was supposed to highlight the new musicians' residences on campus—twenty-two fully equipped apartments where musicians, especially those who couldn't count on making a living through sales of their music, could live for free and play regularly for the Circlers.p.327.67 more Show general definition for highlight (as in: highlight the main findings) emphasize (call attention to something)
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book He just loves enabling the curiosity of great young minds.†p.19.37 more enable → enabling:making possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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revelationsomething surprising and previously unknown It was a revelation to me. Until they gave us those tests, I had no idea that I was better than most people at clerical accuracy.more Show sample from book She wasn't angry at the revelation of her allergies.p.126.19 more something previously unknown; or making such a thing known Show general definition something that was previously unknown (and typically surprising); or making such a thing known
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monopolycomplete control of a product The company was accused of trying to create a monopoly by buying out all its competitors.more Show sample from book We believe that the Justice Department will see the Circle for what it is, a monopoly in its purest sense, and move to break it up, just as they did with Standard Oil, AT&T and every other demonstrated monopoly in our history.†p.174.26 more complete control over a product, service, or resource Show general definition complete control over a product, service, or resource -- usually by a single person, company, or group
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factorthing (that influenced a result) Cost was an important factor in our decision.more Show sample from book Jennifer's score is the result of comparing her test results, her class rank, her school's relative academic strength and a number of other factors.†p.343.25 more factor → factors:things that affect a result or outcome Show general definition for factor (as in: It was the deciding factor.) something that affects a result or outcome Show editor's word notes You also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
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factor#2include consideration of Did you factor maintenance costs into your budget?more Show sample from book But every time you post or comment or attend anything, that gets factored in, and you'll see your rank change accordingly.†p.101.65 more factor → factored:considered (for affect on a result or outcome)
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aggregatecombined Aggregate expenses include expenses of all the divisions of our company for the entire year.more Show sample from book Her temperature was rendered large, in green, 98.6, reminding her of that day's aggregate, 97, which she needed to improve.†p.157.711 more Show general definition a whole formed by combining several parts or amounts; or the act of bringing things together into a whole
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reciprocatereturn the feeling She was attracted to him, and he seemed to reciprocate.more Show sample from book Jared had told her about a new level of reciprocation encouraged among the CE staff.†p.328.95 more reciprocate → reciprocation:return Show general definition to give in return -- such as invitations, gifts, actions, or feelings
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utopiautopia → utopian:of an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal They were the impractical utopian dreams of youth.more Show sample from book He was the anachronism at the Circle, the flashy CEO, and created conflicted feelings among many of the utopian young Circlers.†p.24.34 more utopia → utopian:related to an imaginary place thought to be perfect or ideal Show general definition an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
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constituentconstituent → constituents:people represented by an elected official The senator met with constituents from her district.more Show sample from book My every meeting, movement, my every word, will be available to all my constituents and to the world.p.210.25 more constituent → constituents:people (represented by me) Show general definition for constituent (as in: constituents from her district) someone represented by a politician
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implicitexists as an inseparable part or characteristic This risk is implicit in your plan. We can work to minimize the danger, but it cannot be eliminated.more Show sample from book She didn't need to explain herself, or the future of the world, to the Circlers, who implicitly understood her and the planet and the way it had to be and soon would be.p.373.31 more implicit → implicitly:inherently (automatically as a result of who they were)
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implicit#2without question or doubt Her team has implicit confidence in her decisions.more Show sample from book They've accumulated enough credibility that their followers trust their recommendations implicitly, and are deeply thankful for the surety in their shopping.p.252.21 more Show general definition for implicit (as in: I trust her implicitly.) without question or doubt