Goosebumps - Night of the Living Dummy — Vocabulary
R. L. Stine
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uttersay something with the voice I was too shocked to utter a complaint.more Show sample from book Kris uttered an angry growl.†p.3.114 more utter → uttered:said (or make a sound) with the voice Show general definition for utter (as in: utter a complaint) say something or make a sound with the voice
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book Lindy laughed scornfully.†p.11.21 more scorn → scornfully:in a disrespectful or rejecting manner Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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bewilderconfuse Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.more Show sample from book In her blouse and skirt, Mr. Wood grinned up at her, as if enjoying her bewilderment.†p.42.12 more bewilder → bewilderment:a feeling of extreme confusion Show general definition to confuse someone
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tauttight The string is pulled taut.more Show sample from book Her face was pale and taut with fear.†p.54.71 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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emergeemerge → emerged:became prominent China emerged as a world power.more Show sample from book A few seconds later she emerged, carrying a large snow shovel.†p.117.1 emerge → emerged:to come out, appear, or become prominent Show general definition to come out, appear, or become prominent
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book It's all like some kind of hideously gross nightmare.†p.119.31 more hideous → hideously:in an extremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening manner
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warydistrustful She was taught to be wary of strangers.more Show sample from book A squirrel, halfway up the wide trunk of a maple tree, watched them warily.†p.6.4 wary → warily:in a nervous or distrustful manner Show general definition careful or nervous about something
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exasperatedgreatly annoyed She was exasperated by his teasing.more Show sample from book Exasperated, Kris turned back to her mother, who was stuffing socks into a dresser drawer.†p.3.3 Show general definition greatly annoyed
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distortalter in an unnatural or untrue way These sunglasses distort my vision.more Show sample from book Even with her eyes closed and the covers pulled up to her head, she could picture the shadowy, distorted grin, the unblinking eyes.†p.27.6 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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dismaydismay → dismayed:sad, disappointed, or worried Don't be dismayed. I have a solution.more Show sample from book A heavy silence blanketed the room as all three Powells stared down in dismay at the mess on the floor.†p.68.9 sadness, disappointment, or worry Show general definition to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising
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bizarreexceedingly unusual The paparazzi love her bizarre outfits and behavior.more Show sample from book There were earrings and bracelets and strands of beads tossed everywhere, mixed with the spilled, strewn food like some kind of bizarre salad.†p.64.9 exceedingly odd or unusual Show general definition for bizarre (as in: is bizarre) exceedingly odd or unusual
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intrusionunwelcome involvement It is an unnecessary government intrusion into private affairs.more Show sample from book She closed her eyes against the sudden harsh intrusion.†p.101.9 an interruption or involvement that is unwelcome Show general definition an involvement or interruption that is unwelcome
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focusinto view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book "Kris, what on earth —" The scene was coming into focus now.†p.64.4more a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly Show general definition for focus (as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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dejectedsad or disappointed She looked dejected after learning she didn’t make the team.more Show sample from book Kris was sitting on the curb, cradling her head in her hands, a dejected look on her face.†p.15.51 more feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits Show general definition feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits -- especially after a loss or setback
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curtbrief (using few words) Her response was so curt it was almost rude.more Show sample from book "Fine," Lindy replied curtly.†p.76.8 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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mischievousplayfully causing minor trouble The mischievous puppy kept stealing socks and hiding them under the couch.more Show sample from book The dummy grinned up at her, a mischievous grin on his face.†p.42.8 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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composurecalm state of mind After I regained my composure, I thanked her for telling me about the problem.more Show sample from book Kris struggled to regain her composure.†p.61.6 Show general definition for composure (as in: regained her composure) calm state of mind
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obnoxiousvery rude or unpleasant An obnoxious woman was making a scene.more Show sample from book This was so obnoxious of you, Lindy.†p.41.8 rude or unpleasant
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assortmentvariety (of something) She bought an assortment of candies to fill the party bags—chocolates, gummies, and lollipops.more Show sample from book The construction suddenly looked like a real house, rising up in the midst of tall stacks of lumber, a big mound of red-brown dirt, a pile of concrete blocks, and an assortment of power saws, tools, and machinery.†p.5.6 a collection containing a variety of a sort of a thing Show general definition a collection containing a variety of a sort of a thing
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althougheven though -- used to connect contrasting ideas Although she knows a lot about the business, she still has a lot to learn from her mother.more Show sample from book Kris stammered, although her sister was already staring in horror at the scene.†p.53.8 Show general definition even though -- used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or makes the main statement surprising Show editor's word notes At the start of a sentence, although can play a role similar to words like however, yet, still, even so, on the other hand, or nonetheless—all of which signal contrast. In the middle of a sentence, although can sometimes be used where but or though might also work, but though or but often sound more natural. For example, "She's a great teacher, though not the most popular" is usually smoother than "She's a great teacher, although not the most popular."