Cinder — Vocabulary
Marissa Meyer
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immunenot in danger (from something)
People are immune if they've had the virus previously or been vaccinated.more
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Once your body enters into the first stage of the disease, your immune system will kick in and try to destroy the microbes, but it will fail.†p.83.233 more
not in danger of suffering from something  OR  relating to disease resistance
Show general definition not in danger of being affected by something -- especially a disease

or:

relating to disease resistance
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allianceassociation formed to support common interests
The Islamic governments formed an alliance to defeat Israel.more
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That's why the queen's witchy ambassador has been staying at the palace, so she can secure an alliance.†p.42.922 more
Show general definition an association formed to support common interests
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fugitivefugitive → fugitives:people hiding from law enforcement officers
She is one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.more
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The idea that Lunars were fugitives no longer sounded so odd.†p.179.913 more
Show general definition for fugitive (as in: she is a fugitive) someone who is running away or hiding to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation
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fidgetfidget → fidgeting:making small restless movements
The child is always fidgeting in his seatmore
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It was fidgeting with a small machine on a countertop, amid a dozen other machines.†p.78.712 more
Show general definition to make small restless movements
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ratiorelative lengths
The ratio of width to height of typical computer displays is 4:3.more
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We haven't run her diagnostics yet, but I think she's going to have a pretty high ratio.†p.71.98 more
relative quantities
Show general definition the relative magnitudes of two quantities -- often expressed as a:b (which could also be expressed as the fraction a/b)
Show editor's word notes For example, if a freshman class at a college is comprised of 400 men and 600 women, the ratio of men to women can be expressed as 400:600 or 4:6 or as the fraction 4/6 = ~67%
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dispeldrive away
She tried to dispel the tension in the room with a lighthearted joke.more
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CINDER BLINKED RAPIDLY, TRYING TO DISPEL THE FOG FROM her brain.†p.97.16 more
to drive away or put an end to something -- especially a feeling, idea, or doubt
Show general definition to drive away or put an end to something -- especially a feeling, idea, or doubt
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simultaneousat the same time
On Super Tuesday a large number of states have simultaneous primary elections.more
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He dipped his head in polite farewell, simultaneously pulling the edges of the hood farther over his face.†p.13.96 more
Show general definition at the same time
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tauttight
The string is pulled taut.more
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Adri's eyes widened, her temples pulling taut against her skull.†p.67.26 more
pulled or drawn tight; OR  subjected to great tension
Show general definition pulled or drawn tight;
or: subjected to great tension
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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
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A red warning flashed across her retina display, informing her that she was experiencing elevated levels of adrenaline.†p.52.17 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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mortifiedexceedingly embarrassed
She was mortified when her father questioned the boy who came to pick her up.more
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Cinder glared at the doctor, half-mortified, but the start of a smile grew on Kai's face.†p.162.86 more
extremely embarrassed and ashamed—so humiliated that pride feels wounded.
Show general definition for mortified (as in: felt mortified) extremely embarrassed and ashamed—so humiliated that pride feels wounded.
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analyzeexamine in detail to better understand
Analyze the situation and tell me what you think we should do.more
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He picked his hat off the desk and analyzed it while he spoke, his fingers tracing the herringbone pattern.†p.243.13 more
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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naivenaive → naïve:lacking the understanding or sophistication that comes from experience
She criticized America's naïve foreign policy.more
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He was too young, too stupid, too optimistic, too naive.†p.139.75 more
lacking experience or sophistication, and the understanding that comes from them
Show general definition lacking experience or sophistication, and the understanding that comes from them -- often too trusting or optimistic
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neverthelessdespite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
The class was hard. Nevertheless, it was my favorite.more
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Nevertheless, we must proceed with our work.†p.167.63 more
Show general definition despite that
Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2.  Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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antidotecure
The doctor gave her an antidote to counteract the snake venom.more
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Volunteers are still urgently needed for antidote testing, even as the cyborg draft continues.†p.28.139 more
Show general definition a cure for something bad -- especially for poison
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microbemicrobe → microbes:living organisms such as a bacterium, or virus that are so small, they can be seen only with a microscope
There are trillions of beneficial microbes in the human body.more
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A microbe, it was right here, I was looking right at it, and now it's gone.†p.89.57 more
a living organism such as a bacterium, or virus that is so small, it can be seen only with a microscope
Show general definition a living organism such as a bacterium, or virus that is so small, it can be seen only with a microscope
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vertebraebony segments of the spinal column
The human spine is composed of 33 individual vertebrae that run from the base of the skull to the tailbone.more
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He tapped on the top of the glowing spine, where two metal vertebrae connected, and enlarged the image.†p.88.17 more
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delegateperson representing others
Each state sent a delegate to represent its interests at the national convention.more
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Kai shaking hands with some unknown delegate.p.307.11 more
Show general definition for delegate (as in: is a delegate) a person appointed or elected to represent others
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delegate#2assign (responsibility)
As the company grew larger, she had to delegate more responsibility to others.more
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She turned on her netlink as soon as she reached the elevator, delegating the coronation proceedings to a corner of her vision.p.306.41 more
delegate → delegating:assigning
Show general definition for delegate (as in: delegate the job) assign tasks to other people (rather than doing them personally)
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monstrosityterrible and large
The tax system is a monstrosity.more
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Even if she did find dress gloves and slippers that could hide her metal monstrosities, her mousy hair would never hold a curl, and she didn't know the first thing about makeup.†p.32.93 more
monstrosity → monstrosities:things that are ugly or terrible -- typically large
Show general definition something that is ugly or terrible -- typically large
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obsoleteno longer in general use because it was replaced by something better
My mother still has a twenty-year-old obsolete computer in storage.more
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She thought timing belts hadn't been used since internal combustion had become obsolete.†p.46.11 more
Show general definition no longer in general use because it was replaced by something better