The 100 — Vocabulary
Kass Morgan
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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infirmarysmall facility where patients receive treatment She felt ill and went to the infirmary.more Show sample from book Clarke slipped through the flap of the designated infirmary tent and stepped into the clearing.†p.95.118 more a small facility where patients receive treatment Show general definition a small facility where patients receive treatment -- such as a room or two at a school as contrasted to a busy hospital or medical clinic
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laboratorya workplace where people do scientific or medical research We've had success in the laboratory, but are a long way from treating patients.more Show sample from book After a quick search of the flat to make sure her parents weren't home, Clarke hurried to the lab and entered the code.†p.187.614 more laboratory → lab:a workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicals (also used figuratively) OR (as an adjective) related to such a place Show general definition a workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicals or (as an adjective): related to such a place
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book A few months of military rations weren't enough to banish the specter of malnutrition that haunted the Colony's poor outer ships, Walden and Arcadia.†p.2.412 more ration → rations:a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel… Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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indignantindignant → indignantly:with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong "I am not a fool," she said indignantly.more Show sample from book "No, sir," Wells said, biting back his indignation.†p.11.27 more indignant → indignation:anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong Show general definition angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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suppresssuppress → suppressed:kept from spreading She claimed that Facebook suppressed and promoted news that met a political agenda.more Show sample from book Bellamy barely suppressed a snort.†p.23.56 more suppress → suppressed:kept or tried to keep under control Show general definition trying to keep under control The exact meaning of suppress can depend upon its context. For example: "suppressed the revolution" -- to stop others from doing something by force "suppressed a smile" -- kept something from happening "suppressed the story" -- kept news from spreading "suppressed her fear" -- controlled an emotion "suppressed the memory" -- avoided thinking about (perhaps even removed from conscious memory) Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Suppress and repress can be interchanged; though in psychology something that is repressed is done unconsciously while something that is suppressed is done voluntarily.
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banishbanish → banished:forced to leave He was banished from his own country.more Show sample from book A few months of military rations weren't enough to banish the specter of malnutrition that haunted the Colony's poor outer ships, Walden and Arcadia.†p.2.45 more expel or get rid of Show general definition to expel or get rid of in various senses, including: to force someone to leave a country as punishment to push an idea from the mind
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anguishpain I felt unbearable anguish when my 4-year-old child died from brain cancer.more Show sample from book She remembered the anguished look Wells had given her as the guards were escorting her out of the Council chambers.†p.6.86 more anguish → anguished:extreme pain, suffering, or distress (of body or mind) Show general definition extreme pain, suffering, or distress (of body or mind)
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curtbrief (using few words) Her response was so curt it was almost rude.more Show sample from book "I spend most of the day in the infirmary tent, anyway," she said curtly.†p.198.34 more curt → curtly:in a manner that uses few words or is abrupt and perhaps discourteous or rude Show general definition brief to the point of rudeness
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confrontdeal directly with an unpleasant situation You must confront your problems.more Show sample from book There was nothing to keep her from lunging at him, but she wanted to avoid any confrontation that would prolong the exposure.†p.96.44 more confront → confrontation:an argument or a hostile situation Show general definition to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person or: to challenge someone -- often by presenting evidence
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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book After that Clarke girl had finished evaluating Octavia and determined she only had a sprained ankle, Bellamy had carried her over toward the trees where they'd spent the night.†p.71.21 more Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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confideconfide → confided:placed trust (in someone) by talking about private things She confided in me. I won't repeat what was said.more Show sample from book In a moment of weakness, Clarke had confided a secret that wasn't hers to share.†p.96.22 more Show general definition to place trust (in someone) by talking about private things or telling secrets
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twingea sudden, short-lived feeling of pain I often feel a twinge at that tooth when I drink something cold.more Show sample from book He felt a twinge of guilt for being such a jerk to her the night before.†p.76.74 more a sudden, short-lived feeling of pain or emotion Show general definition a sudden, short-lived feeling of pain or emotion
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pungentstrong It's the pungent odor of oregano.more Show sample from book The sky erupted with color, and the pungent air stimulated sensors in her brain Clarke had never realized existed.†p.95.42 more strong smelling or tasting… Show general definition strong smelling or tasting or much more rarely: anything sharp, painful, or penetrating -- physically or emotionally Show editor's word notes In reference to taste or smell, pungent is more often associated with a strong flavor than a particular flavor. Some associate it with a high level of volatile acidity. Some wine connoisseurs interchange the word pungent with earthy.
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ceasestop According to the treaty, all offensive military action will cease at midnight.more Show sample from book No matter how many times she heard the words, they never ceased to make her shiver.†p.123.82 more cease → ceased:stopped or discontinued Show general definition to stop or discontinue
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antiseptica substance used to clean wounds because it prevents infection by killing harmful micro-organisms such as bacteria I washed the wound and then used alcohol as an antiseptic.more Show sample from book Dr. Lahiri reached into his coat pocket and produced a cloth that smelled of antiseptic.†p.6.73 more a substance that prevents infection by killing harmful micro-organisms;… Show general definition a substance that prevents infection by killing harmful micro-organisms; or (as an adjective) describing something very clean and free of germs
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sprainsprain → sprained:joint injury from twisting She couldn’t play in the soccer game because of a sprained ankle from practice.more Show sample from book It's a pretty bad sprain, so I'd say a few days until she can walk, a week or two until it's fully healed.†p.78.93 more injury to the ligaments of a joint caused by stretching them too far Show general definition injury to the ligaments of a joint caused by stretching them too far -- most commonly injuring the ankle (ligaments are the tough, fibrous bands that connect bones across joints) Show editor's word notes Note that a strain is a similar injury caused by stretching the muscle until it rips.
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quellsuppress or stop The government declared a state of emergency in an attempt to quell political unrest.more Show sample from book "Then what are you doing here?" she asked, unable to quell the panic creeping into her voice.†p.5.71 more suppress or stop completely Show general definition suppress or stop completely
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conclusivedefinite (leaving no doubt) The fingerprints are conclusive evidence that she had touched the doorknob.more Show sample from book When we reported back to the Vice Chancellor there was no way to gather conclusive evidence without human studies, we thought he understood it was a dead end.†p.101.92 more putting an end to doubt or question Show general definition putting an end to doubt or question
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respitebreak The cool evening breeze offered a welcome respite from the afternoon heat.more Show sample from book But it would at least provide a brief respite from dress talk.†p.163.71 more a temporary relief from harm or discomfort Show general definition a temporary relief from harm or discomfort
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book The rest of the note went on to talk about Wells's frustrations with officer training, then ended with a few cryptic allusions to something about Clarke.†p.237.6 allude → allusions:indirect references Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.