Red Queen — Vocabulary
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sentinelperson who stands guard or looks out for something A sentinel watched our approach.more Show sample from book Everyone knows what a Sentinel looks like, because no one wants to meet them.†p.60.890 more a person who stands guard or looks out for something Show general definition a person who stands guard or looks out for something
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wretchedmiserable The children were taken into protective custody due to their wretched living conditions.more Show sample from book The Silvers don't bat an eye at any of it, complaining about the "wretched conditions."†p.5.712 more miserable or very bad Show general definition very bad in various senses, including: unfortunate or miserable -- as in "wretched prisoners sleeping on the cold floor" of poor quality -- as in "wretched roads" morally bad -- as in "The wretched woman stole his wallet."
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collidecollide → collided:crashed together with violent impact The cars collided and burst into flame.more Show sample from book I fall to my knees, colliding with what feels like concrete.†p.77.310 more collide → colliding:crashing together with violent impact; or coming into conflict Show general definition crash together with violent impact; or come into conflict
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warydistrustful She was taught to be wary of strangers.more Show sample from book She nods as I speak, her eyes wide, wary and perhaps even hopeful.†p.32.87 more careful, nervous, or distrustful Show general definition careful or nervous about something
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contrastnotable difference The contrast in their leadership styles is striking. Olivia motivated people with fear. Isabella motivated them with praise.more Show sample from book He stands in stark contrast, his shirt fine and clean, and his shoes are soft, reflective leather.p.44.93 more Show general definition for contrast (as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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comprehendcomprehend → comprehends:fully understands I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.more Show sample from book Gisa embroiders at the table, making something beautiful and exquisite and entirely beyond my comprehension.†p.13.54 more comprehend → comprehension:the understanding of something Show general definition to understand something -- especially to understand it completely
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audiblecapable of being heard She spoke in a barely audible whisper.more Show sample from book My voice is faint, barely audible.†p.85.36 more Show general definition for audible (as in: barely audible) capable of being heard
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varybe different Your mileage may vary.more Show sample from book The rumors about them vary, but it boils down to something simple and chilling: they can enter your head, read your thoughts, and control your mind.†p.10.62 more differ; or change Show general definition to be different, or to change Show editor's word notes Vary is often used to describe small differences or changes--especially about things of the same type. It would be more common to say "The weight of full-grown elephants varies depending upon diet and other factors," than to say "The weight of elephants varies from that of mice."
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interrogateinterrogate → interrogation:the process of aggressively asking questions The CIA's controversial interrogation program lasted from 2002 to 2007.more Show sample from book Only the Iral grandmother and Sonya seemed to even care that I was there, though they didn't push their interrogation any further.†p.124.55 more interrogate → interrogation:the process of asking a series of questions of someone Show general definition ask a series of questions of someone -- typically asked by law enforcement officials or by someone in an aggressive manner
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apprenticelearner on the job After high school, Bella began work as an apprentice at a local bakery, waking up before dawn to help make bread and learn the craft.more Show sample from book The other fishermen have apprentices.†p.19.85 more apprentice → apprentices:person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled w… Show general definition person who learns a trade or skill through hands-on experience under a skilled worker; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work
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distortalter in an unnatural or untrue way These sunglasses distort my vision.more Show sample from book The air ripples around him, distorted by the waves of heat rolling off his body.†p.364.43 more 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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oblivionthe state of being completely forgotten She stopped performing and her music faded into oblivion.more Show sample from book Even through the haze of summer you can see the cleared pockets of land that were once forest, now logged into oblivion.p.12.34 more the state of being completely destroyed Show general definition state of complete loss—being totally forgotten, wiped out, or lost to awareness of what is going on
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perplexperplex → perplexed:confused She was perplexed by the rules of the game.more Show sample from book But to hear these Silvers discuss them so, with such disdain, is perplexing.†p.59.33 more perplex → perplexing:confusing due to complexity Show general definition to confuse
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book "I know," he murmurs, solemn for once.†p.4.93 more very serious--possibly dignified Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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invincibleimpossible to defeat They believe their army is invincible.more Show sample from book The Silvers are not invincible.†p.35.93 more impossible to defeat or overcome Show general definition impossible to defeat or overcome
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mutationchange in the genes The gene (which greatly increases the carrier's chance of getting colon cancer by age 80) is believed to have been tracked to a mutation in the Fry family in 1630.more Show sample from book Others like Using the mutations in your blood, I searched the rest of the bloodbase, finding the same in other samples.†p.296.73 more mutation → mutations:a change in the genes that determine biological traits… Show general definition a change in the genes that determine biological traits; or the result of the change
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respitebreak The cool evening breeze offered a welcome respite from the afternoon heat.more Show sample from book This isn't mindless entertainment, meant to give us some respite from grueling work.†p.6.52 more a temporary relief from harm or discomfort Show general definition a temporary relief from harm or discomfort
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dissentdisagreement The Alien and Sedition Acts were attempts to silence early political dissent in America.more Show sample from book My brother Shade says it's because arena cities enjoyed a marked reduction in Red crime, dissent, even the few acts of rebellion.†p.7.41 more to disagree; or disagreement Show general definition to disagree; or disagreement or conflict -- typically between people who cooperate, and often with official or majority beliefs Show editor's word notes A Supreme Court dissenting opinion is a written opinion that represents the beliefs of one or more justices who disagreed with the majority.
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lenientnot strict (forgiving) The rules are strict, but the enforcement is lenient.more Show sample from book I have been lenient in the past, allowing our Red brothers a good life full of prosperity, of dignity.†p.256.31 more less strict or more tolerant than might be expected Show general definition less strict or more tolerant than might be expected
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preposterouscompletely unreasonable They can't be seriously considering such a preposterous idea.more Show sample from book Pretending to be Silver, being betrothed to a prince, learning to control myself—it sounds preposterous, but they listen intently.†p.159.51 more absurd, outrageous, silly, or completely unreasonable Show general definition absurd, outrageous, silly, or completely unreasonable