Angelfall — Vocabulary
Susan Ee
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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contortcontort → contorted:twisted into an unnatural shape Her face contorted in fury and frustration.more Show sample from book It's like holding up a flagpole with my arms contorted.†p.47.27 more contort → contorted:twisted Show general definition twist or bend to an unnatural shape -- something such as the human body, a facial expression, or the truth
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camouflagecamouflage → camouflaged:made hard to see (in this case, probably by wearing colors or perhaps foliage to blend in) The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory.more Show sample from book They are in camouflage and carry rifles like they know how to use them.†p.83.28 more the act of hiding something by making it blend in with its surroundings; or hiding the truth; or something that hides or deceives Show general definition hiding something by making it blend in with its surroundings or: hiding the truth or: something that hides or deceives
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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 post-fight adrenaline has me literally trembling.†p.49.57 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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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book They're pink and vulnerable as though they haven't been used much.†p.53.15 more easily hurt or in need of help; OR easily influenced or subject to temptation Show general definition easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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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 I don't believe for a second that it's a real angel feather, although that's clearly what's being implied.†p.4.92 more imply → implied:suggested (said indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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comprehendcomprehend → comprehends:fully understands I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.more Show sample from book AS SOON as I step inside, the world fills with the roar of jazz, laughter, and chatter along with a blast of heat, the scent of pungent cigar smoke, perfume, and scrumptious food all rolled into an incomprehensible wave of sensation.†p.185.23 more comprehend → incomprehensible:not understandable Show context notes The prefix "in-" in incomprehensible means not and reverses the meaning of comprehensible. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition to understand something -- especially to understand it completely
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intimidateintimidate → intimidated:made afraid (of being inadequate) I was intimidated on my first day at the job, but I'm comfortable now.more Show sample from book Even hog-tied and wingless, he sure could give an intimidating look.†p.37.25 more intimidate → intimidating:making fearful Show general definition to cause fear, nervousness, or a sense of inadequacy
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relevantimportant (related in a meaningful way) Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.more Show sample from book But I would only prove Raffe right about acting like a little girl, so I tamp down the flood of questions and ask the one that's operationally relevant.†p.174.81 more relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question Show general definition relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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distortalter in an unnatural or untrue way These sunglasses distort my vision.more Show sample from book Everything looks distorted and unrecognizable.†p.237.73 more distort → distorted:altered in an unnatural or untrue way Show general definition to alter something in an unnatural or untrue way
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mischievousplayfully causing minor trouble The mischievous puppy kept stealing socks and hiding them under the couch.more Show sample from book They're barely out of their teens, tall and skinny with mischievous eyes.†p.118.44 more playfully causing minor trouble; OR describing the smile of someone doing so Show general definition playfully causing minor trouble; or describing the smile of someone doing so Show editor's word notes Much less commonly, mischievous can reference real harm without any sense of fun. But in modern writing, that usage has largely shifted to other words like malicious, destructive, or damaging.
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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 I step gingerly into the almost total darkness, careful of debris on the floor.†p.232.43 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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adaptadapt → adapted:changed (to fit this situation) Ideas contained in passages for this test, some of which are excerpted or adapted from published material, do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board.more Show sample from book It's time to adapt or die.†p.97.51 more change to fit a different situation; or make suitable Show general definition for adapt (as in: adapted to the new rules) changed to fit a different situation; or made suitable
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anguishpain I felt unbearable anguish when my 4-year-old child died from brain cancer.more Show sample from book He described how after the mother snapped out of it and realized what she had done, she nearly tore herself to pieces with her horror and anguish.†p.33.74 more extreme pain, suffering, or distress Show general definition extreme pain, suffering, or distress (of body or mind)
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archangelangel of high rank In the movie, John Travolta played a seemingly irreverent archangel.†more Show sample from book Like most people, my first introduction to angels was through the looping footage of the Archangel Gabriel being shot.†p.101.77 more Show general definition an angel of high rank
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apocalypseworld-ending disaster She packed emergency supplies, joking that she wanted to be ready in case of an apocalypse.more Show sample from book But then again, Cinderella didn't live in a post-apocalyptic world invaded by avenging angels.†p.41.76 more apocalypse → apocalyptic:describing a terribly destructive event Show general definition an event involving terrible destruction that ends the world as we know it; or (especially when capitalized) the end of the world as prophesized in the Christian book of Revelation
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animateanimate → animating:inspiring people to action The right to pursue happiness is an animating principle of American government.more Show sample from book His face becomes animated like he's genuinely fascinated by the economics of post-apocalyptic gambling.p.119.72 more animate → animated:enthusiastic Show general definition for animate (as in: animated by her strong belief) inspire, make more lively, or bring to life
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animate#2alive Is it animate or not?more Show sample from book It's an inanimate object.p.50.42 more animate → inanimate:not living Show context notes The prefix "in-" in inanimate means not and reverses the meaning of animate. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure. Show general definition for animate (as in: animate v. inanimate) alive; or (more rarely) an animal--not a plant; or (more rarely still) the degree to which as an animal feels and thinks Show editor's word notes This sense of animate is typically contrasted with inanimate. The adjective animate describes something as being alive--such as a dog. The adjective inanimate describes something as not being alive--such as a rock. Note that this sense of animate is pronounced differently than other senses. Most senses whether used as a noun or an adjective) rhyme with mate, but this sense rhymes more closely with mutt".
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blatant(of bad behavior) obvious without any attempt at hiding it She demonstrated blatant disregard of the rules.more Show sample from book "Why did you come here?" he asks, blatantly changing the subject.†p.100.92 more blatant → blatantly:in an obvious manner Show general definition obvious -- often without any attempt to hide bad behavior
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cadaverdead human body A cadaver is assigned to each medical student.more Show sample from book There's no one other than the man unloading his cadaver drawers.†p.238.52 more the dead body of a human being -- especially one used for medical study Show general definition the dead body of a human being -- especially one used for medical study Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Typically cadaver references a body used for medical reasons such as medical education or research. Otherwise a dead body is more likely to be referenced by the word corpse or body.
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hybridcar powered by both electricity and gasoline She drives a hybrid that can use electricity or gasoline.more Show sample from book The hybrid car I was aiming for suddenly crumples under the weight of something crashing down on it.†p.8.42 more something of mixed origin Show general definition something made by combining different sources or types in various senses, including: of cars -- powered by both electricity and gasoline in biology -- a plant or animal produced by crossbreeding in linguistics -- a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., monolingual has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)