A Shade of Vampire — Vocabulary
Bella Forrest
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approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book Leaning over the railing and looking down at the ground below, I felt him approach behind me.p.30.817 more get near Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2method (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book Corrine most likely saw that she wasn't going to get anywhere with her line of questioning, so she tried a different approach.p.224.617 more way of doing something Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book Her eyes focused back on the field, most likely narrowing in on Ben, as if I didn't exist.†p.14.412 more focus → focused:looked, or concentrated Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2into view (as an area of attention) The bridge collapse brought aging infrastructure into focus as a political issue.more Show sample from book My vision coming into focus, I cast my eyes about.†p.55.712 more 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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conflictstruggle Violent conflict has broken out again in the Middle East.more Show sample from book I could almost see the wheels in his head turning, and every bit of his demeanor showed how conflicted he was about what he wanted to do.†p.82.45 more conflict → conflicted:tension from opposing ideas or feelings Show general definition a struggle or disagreement in various senses, including: a serious disagreement -- as in "political conflict" the tension from two opposing ideas or feelings -- as in "I'm conflicted about where I should go to college." a violent fight or war -- as in "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" an idiom that refers to tension between responsibilities to different entities -- "conflict of interest"
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anxietynervousness She suffers from more than the usual pre-test anxiety.more Show sample from book She knew I experienced anxiety with crowds.†p.6.54 more nervousness or worry Show general definition nervousness or worry
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warydistrustful She was taught to be wary of strangers.more Show sample from book She eyed me warily, as if I was a heavy burden she had to bear.†p.46.84 more wary → warily:in a nervous or distrustful manner Show general definition careful or nervous about something
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pavilionfreestanding structure without walls We're meeting for a picnic under the pavilion at the park.more Show sample from book Welcome to The Pavilion, Derek.†p.97.36 more a large structure separate from a main structure or temporary Show general definition a large building or section of a building that stands apart in function or design -- often used for gatherings, exhibitions, or specialized purposes
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reveredeeply respect and admire Many fans revere Michael Jordan as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.more Show sample from book Vivienne, on the other hand, had a sager aura about her and I couldn't help but feel some sort of reverence toward her.†p.87.73 more revere → reverence:feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear Show general definition regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book I demonstrated as I went along.†p.142.41 more Show general definition for demonstrate (as in: It demonstrates my point.) to show The exact meaning of this sense of demonstrate can depend upon its context. For example: "I will demonstrate how to throw a Frisbee." -- show how to do something "I will demonstrate how much quicker the new computer is than the old one." -- show how something works "Her questioned demonstrated that she was listening and thinking deeply about what was said." -- showed to be true or proved
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book I almost felt insulted that anyone would imply that he could do this.†p.223.71 more suggest (say indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book I'd never felt more vulnerable than I did the moment Derek Novak's electric-blue eyes settled on me.†p.75.73 more easily hurt or in need of help; OR easily influenced or subject to temptation Show general definition easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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agitateagitate → agitating:stirring up emotions to increase unrest We are agitating public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.more Show sample from book Vivienne seemed to sense my agitation.†p.89.22 more agitate → agitation:the act of stirring up (emotionally or physically); or a state of emotional unrest Show general definition to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book A reminder of the day my father took to heart the coven's foolish notion to establish himself as King of The Shade.†p.67.81 more create, start, or set in a place Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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chastisechastise → chastising:criticizing She said the United Nations resolution amounted to chastising Israel for wanting to exist.more Show sample from book She seemed too scared of the guard chastising us if we continued speaking, so she remained tight-lipped after that.†p.57.83 more chastise → chastising:scolding or criticizing Show general definition to scold or criticize
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homagea show of respect They retired jersey #23 in homage to Michael Jordan.more Show sample from book There were still nights when Derek would come back home after feeding on another gift from Vivienne or from some other vampire paying him homage.†p.240.22 more respect or loyalty Show general definition a show of deep respect or admiration for someone or something -- often through a gesture, artwork, or tribute
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exudeexude → exudes:shows strongly She exudes confidence and charm.more Show sample from book I wasn't sure if he was aware of how strong he was, but he exuded a power that I didn't sense even with Lucas.†p.81.81 more exude → exuded:to emit or give off Show general definition to emit or give off -- either: a clear intangible such as confidence; or a gradual flow of liquid
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rendezvousmeet at an agreed time and place We're going to rendezvous at Starbucks.more Show sample from book And should you get any bright ideas about telling Derek about this little rendezvous of ours, consider this a warning.†p.211.21 more to meet at a specific time and place; OR the meeting itself Show general definition to meet at a specific time and place; or the meeting itself
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explicitprecisely and clearly expressed She gave us explicit instructions.more Show sample from book Contemptuous that I should wake when I'd so explicitly asked for an eternal escape, I shouted a command as prince of The Shade.p.66.6 explicit → explicitly:clearly and specifically Show general definition for explicit (as in: explicit instructions) clear and with enough detail so there is no confusion Show editor's word notes Shared information is often divided into two categories: explicit and implicit
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peruseread or examine Please peruse this report at your leisure.more Show sample from book Corrine kept up her perusal of me.†p.216.21 more peruse → perusal:act of reading or examining Show general definition to read or examine