Ella Enchanted — Vocabulary
Gail Carson Levine
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manora large house that belongs to a wealthy person Bletchley Manor was converted into a home for code breakers during World War II.more Show sample from book When we reached the manor, Father ordered me to change into something clean and to hurry down to greet the guests who were arriving to pay their respects.†p.16.116 more a large house of a wealthy person; OR historically:… Show general definition a large house of a wealthy person or historically: the main house of a lord and the land around it that was worked by tenant farmers
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contradictdisagree with Does the sentence contradict the main claim of the essay?more Show sample from book The prince contradicts a lady!†p.106.82 more contradict → contradicts:disagrees Show general definition disagree in various senses, including: to say something is not true -- as in "She contradicted his testimony." to say something else is true when both can't be true -- as in "I don't believe her. She contradicted herself as she told us what happened." to be in conflict with -- as in "Her assertions contradict accepted scientific principles."
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deceptiondeceiving or misleading The law is intended to defeat denial and deception strategies.more Show sample from book Suppose he robbed you through deception.†p.136.63 more the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads Show general definition the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads
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signifyindicate A red traffic light can signify that you must stop.more Show sample from book The noise of horses and carriage wheels reached us from below, signifying the end of the celebration.†p.155.13 more signify → signifying:to indicate (to show or to mean) Show general definition to indicate (to show or to mean)
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bestowgive (as an honor) They gave her the highest honor they can bestow.more Show sample from book She meant to bestow a gift.†p.3.14 more give Show general definition to give -- typically to present as an honor or give as a gift
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moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book Moreover, several-fairies are Likely to be present.†p.85.81 more
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loathehate I make New Year's resolutions every year and then loathe myself for breaking them.more Show sample from book It made me want to say something nice about the loathsome Hattie and Olive.†p.31.42 more loathe → loathsome:disgusting or very bad Show general definition hate, detest, or intensely dislike Show editor's word notes Word Confusion: Do not confuse loathe with loath which sounds very similar or the same. Loathe is a verb while loath is an adjective describing "reluctance or unwillingness to do something." Note that loathing and loathsome are forms of the verb loathe even though both word forms lack the "e". Occasionally, you will see loath spelled as loathe even in a published book, but it is rare enough that it is generally considered an error rather than a non-standard spelling.
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nonethelessin spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas) Sometimes she gets angry and loses her temper, but I love her nonetheless.more Show sample from book Modeled in the shape of a centaur, it rested on the table, but was in motion nonetheless.†p.93.62 more Show general definition in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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complacentunworried and satisfied She had become complacent after years of success.more Show sample from book Hattie smiled complacently.†p.21.31 more complacent → complacently:with satisfaction or contentment (unworried and satisfied) Show general definition contented (unworried and satisfied) -- often to a fault
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scrutinyclose examination The mayor’s spending decisions came under public scrutiny after reporters found several questionable purchases.more Show sample from book I was close to the aisle and in a good position to scrutinize the feet of new arrivals.†p.121.11 more scrutiny → scrutinize:to look at very carefully Show context notes The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize. Show general definition careful examination of 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 I began to confide in him.†p.145.11 more place trust (in someone) by talking about private things Show general definition to place trust (in someone) by talking about private things or telling secrets
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manelong neck hair The lion's golden mane bristled as he stood proudly atop the rocky ridge.more Show sample from book I pawed the ground with my right foot and tossed my head as though I had a mane.†p.41.63 more long coarse hair on an animal Show general definition long coarse hair such as that which grows around a lion's head or on the back of a horse's neck
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book If they argue—and all loving couples argue—they'll never be alone to recollect themselves, to find ways to forgive each other.†p.124.71 more Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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dismaydismay → dismayed:sad, disappointed, or worried Don't be dismayed. I have a solution.more Show sample from book He smiled at my dismay.†p.154.91 more sadness, disappointment, or worry Show general definition to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising
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ogrefrightening giant In the story, the ogre lived in a dark cave and captured anyone who came near.more Show sample from book We played princesses and ogres.†p.7.497 more ogre → ogres:a frightening giant from fairy tales, especially one who eats people… Show general definition a frightening giant from fairy tales, especially one who eats people; or a cruel or terrifying person
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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book Beyond the dragon, a centaur stood near the moat, gazing at me.†p.40.815 more Show general definition a mythical being that is half man and half horse
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menageriecollection of animals The traveling circus included a menagerie of lions, tigers, and exotic birds.more Show sample from book Char was talking to three of the soldiers who had been in the ogres' guard at the menagerie.†p.56.36 more a collection of wild or unusual animals kept for exhibition… Show general definition a collection of wild or unusual animals kept for exhibition; or more generally, a diverse or strange mixture of people or things
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omitomit → omitted:left out She recounted the whole story except that she omitted names.more Show sample from book Omitting the salutation, I began.†p.162.22 more omit → omitting:to exclude or neglect something Show general definition to exclude or neglect something
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infrequentnot often The power outages are infrequent, but they are highly disruptive.more Show sample from book Father knew nothing of the curse and saw me too infrequently to issue many commands.†p.5.72 more infrequent → infrequently:not happening often Show general definition not happening often
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scruplesprinciples that discourage certain kinds of action She doesn't share my scruples on the subject.more Show sample from book My only hope is that one who flies down a stair rail as beautifully as you do can overcome his scruples in this matter.†p.163.51 more