Tangerine — Vocabulary
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perimeterouter edges Don't go beyond the perimeter of the campgrounds.more Show sample from book When they can't do that, they run up and down the dirt road behind our wall, the perimeter road.†p.41.19 more the outer edge Show general definition the outer edge The exact meaning of perimeter can depend upon its context. For example: "Stay inside the defensive perimeter." -- the outer edges of the area that is defended "It is common on the city's perimeter." -- the outer edges of the city "What is the perimeter of the square?" -- the sum of the length of the sides of a geometric shape
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alcoverecessed (pushing outward from the main room) It is a beautiful room with an alcove window.more Show sample from book For anything major, like a school report, I use Dad's big IBM, which is down in an alcove off the great room.†p.155.58 more a recessed or secluded space -- such as in a room or garden Show general definition a recessed or secluded space -- such as in a room or garden Show editor's word notes The alcove of a room is a smaller room attached to a larger room and separated by an arch or other architectural feature other than a door.
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book Erik got out of the passenger side and walked up to Mom, slowly and solemnly.†p.50.53 more solemn → solemnly:with seriousness and dignity Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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expelexpel → expulsion:the act of forcing out (in this case, kicking someone out of school) Her records show expulsion from two schools.more Show sample from book The penalty for this and for any other Level Four Infraction is expulsion.†p.294.43 more expel → expulsion:the act of forcing out Show general definition force out especially in 2 primary senses: kicking someone out of an organization -- such as a school or country squeezing something to eliminate a liquid or gas
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recedediminish (decrease) Interest in the story is beginning to recede.more Show sample from book But I turned back around anyway, and I looked west down our street at the receding line of black mailboxes.†p.2.43 more recede → receding:moving away or diminishing (become less) Show general definition to move away or diminish (become less) The exact meaning of recede depends upon its context. For example: "We can't move back in until the floodwaters recede." -- diminish and move away "Her fear receded." -- diminished "The waves first advance and then recede." -- move away "The news story receded into the background as it was replaced by new stories." -- received diminished attention "a receding hairline" -- diminished hair (each year the line where hair stops growing is higher on the forehead) "She has a receding chin." -- sloping back (as contrasted to sticking out)
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earnestearnest → in earnest:in a serious manner I began training in earnest the summer before high school.more Show sample from book She had her head down, talking earnestly to Shandra.†p.110.41 more earnest → earnestly:sincerely or seriously Show general definition characterized by sincere belief or: intensely or excessively serious or determined
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assaultassault → assaulted:attacked I was assaulted by someone wearing a mask.more Show sample from book The Kinnow players never recovered from that assault, although they did manage to move the ball into our end of the field.†p.137.23 more attack Show general definition to attack someone or something physically or verbally; or to threaten violence
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commotiondisturbance I looked up to see what caused the commotion.more Show sample from book One after another the doors of the portables opened and the teachers looked out, staring into the dense rain, trying to spot the cause of all this commotion.†p.80.91 more noisy disturbance Show general definition a disturbance -- typically noisy
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deflectturn aside She used humor to deflect the awkward question about her personal life.more Show sample from book I punched shots away; I deflected shots over the goalpost; I came out and slid into them before they could get shots off.†p.194.51 more deflect → deflected:turned aside from a fixed direction or line of interest Show general definition turn aside from a fixed direction or line of interest
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prescribeprescribe → prescribed:gave medical instructions instructing that the patient should take The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.more Show sample from book In addition to my regular glasses, I have special goggles, prescription goggles, for playing sports.†p.42.11 more prescribe → prescription:a recommendation or requirement OR (from a medical doctor) an instruction -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics Show general definition to recommend or require what should be done or more specifically: of a medical doctor: to give medical instructions -- such as writing that a patient should take antibiotics
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relentlesscontinues in an extreme manner without stopping My headache is relentless.more Show sample from book He was relentlessly cheerful, even in the face of Mom's rising anger.†p.16.81 more relentless → relentlessly:in an extreme manner that does not stop Show general definition to continue without stopping in an extreme manner -- often of something that is harsh or oppressive
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collidecollide → collided:crashed together with violent impact The cars collided and burst into flame.more Show sample from book I even started two games at fullback after Shandra collided with Dolly in practice and wrenched Dolly's back.†p.169.91 more collide → collided:crashed together with violent impact; or came into conflict Show general definition crash together with violent impact; or come into conflict
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book I pulled off the blankets and stood up, humiliated.†p.228.41 more humiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (decreased dignity) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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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 Victor seemed more intent on intimidating Gino than he was on getting the ball.†p.191.31 more intimidate → intimidating:making fearful Show general definition to cause fear, nervousness, or a sense of inadequacy
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impairimpair → impairs:makes worse Alcohol impairs the ability to drive safely.more Show sample from book Being vision impaired, Paul is entitled to take part in our IEP program.†p.27.17 more impair → impaired:made worse or less effective Show general definition make worse or less effective
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forfeitlose We had to forfeit the deposit.more Show sample from book Or they would have to forfeit their last victory against Tangerine High.†p.272.52 more to lose or surrender something -- often as a penalty Show general definition to lose or surrender something -- often as a penalty
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boycottrefusal to buy Chavez led a nationwide boycott of table grapes.more Show sample from book Two years later the U.S. boycotted the Olympic games in Moscow, so none of our athletes got to go.p.180.91 more boycott → boycotted:refused to participate in (as a protest) Show general definition to refuse to buy things (from someone); or to refuse to participate in an activity (with someone) in order to express disapproval
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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 This one is called the Manors of Coventry.†p.9.71 more manor → manors: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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migrantmoving from one place to another -- often seasonally for work Her parents were migrant farm workers.more Show sample from book The migrant workers would come and pick fruit for a few weeks and then move on.†p.72.71 more one who moves from one place to another Show general definition a person (or animal) that moves from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally -- sometimes for work
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inconsistentnot the same at different times Her play is inconsistent. Sometimes she's unbeatable and other times she beats herself.more Show sample from book Inconsistent with the scheme of the other nests, but a nice touch.†p.105.6 not the same in different parts or at different times… Show general definition not the same in different parts or at different times or: not in agreement [with something else]