Captain Underpants (# 2) and the Attack of the Talking Toilets — Vocabulary
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book Everyone settled in as Madison Mancini, a third grader, stepped onstage to demonstrate her Automatic Dog Washer.†p.36.21 more show 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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mischievousplayfully causing minor trouble The mischievous puppy kept stealing socks and hiding them under the couch.more Show sample from book Their principal, Mr. Krupp, would probably have a few more choice words to include, like sneaky, and criminally mischievous, and "I'll get those boys if it's the last thing I ..."†p.14.8 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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writhewrithe → writhed:moved in a twisting or contorted motion The patient writhed in pain.more Show sample from book Something so vile and disgusting, it would make them all blow their cookies and writhe in agony!†p.76.5 move in a twisting or contorted motion Show general definition to move in a twisting or contorted motion -- often of a person when struggling or in pain
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seetheseethe → seething:boiling with unexpressed anger The customer was seething with anger.more Show sample from book Everybody in the gymnasium was glaring at George and Harold and seething with anger.†p.24.8 seethe → seething:to be filled with intense but unexpressed emotion, especially anger… Show general definition for seethe (as in: seething with anger) to be filled with intense but unexpressed emotion, especially anger; or to move in a restless, agitated way
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agonyintense suffering She was in agony from a toothache.more Show sample from book Something so vile and disgusting, it would make them all blow their cookies and writhe in agony!†p.76.5 Show general definition intense feelings of suffering -- can be from mental or physical pain
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carnivorousmeat-eating Lions and other large carnivorous animals are popular at the zoo.more Show sample from book THE CARNIVOROUS COMMODE CAPTURES THE CAPTAIN!†p.101.11 more Show general definition of an animal that primarily eats meat Show editor's word notes Carnivorous animals (carnivores) are often contrasted to herbivores (plant-eating animals) and omnivores (animals that eat both meat and plants).
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epican outstanding literary work that is long and heroic I think Game of Thrones is the most epic fantasy written since The Rings Trilogy.more Show sample from book In the paste literally dozens of epic novels have been written that have changed the course of history: Moby Dick.†p.90.1 an outstanding work of literature or film Show general definition something that is outstanding -- especially a literary work that is long and heroic
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gullibleeasily tricked because of being too trusting She looks for gullible tourists who are easily separated from their money.more Show sample from book Just how gullible do you think I am?†p.72.8
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RamaHindu Religion: avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God For many, Rama epitomizes chivalry, courage and obedience to sacred law.more Show sample from book FLIP-O-RAMA 1 (pages 93 and 95)†p.92.16 more Show general definition Hindu Religion: avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God
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remedialintended to fix a deficiency in I'm struggling a bit, but I hope to catch up with a remedial math course this summer.more Show sample from book One fine morning at Jerome Horwitz Elementary School, George and Harold had just gotten out of their fourth-grade remedial gym class when they saw a big sign in the hallway.†p.17.5 intended to remedy (fix) -- especially a deficiency in education or health Show general definition intended to remedy (fix) -- especially a deficiency in education or health
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principalmost important The principal idea is that decisions should be made by the people who are most knowledgeable about specific circumstances that impact the decision.more Show sample from book Principal George and Principal Harold strolled out to the playground to behold their glorious domain.†p.132.115 more most important; or person that is most important Show general definition most important; or person who is most important The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example: "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
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emergeemerge → emerged:became prominent China emerged as a world power.more Show sample from book Just then, a small ding was heard, and a full-sized, shiny white toilet emerged from the side of the PATSY 2000.†p.60.11 more emerge → emerged:to come out, appear, or become prominent Show general definition to come out, appear, or become prominent
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book Mr. Krupp, however, just stood there in a daze.p.67.1 a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc. Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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chaosextreme confusion and disorder The country entered a period of civil war and chaos.more Show sample from book George and Harold were grinning from ear to ear, remembering their silly invention and the chaos that followed.†p.25.21 more a state of extreme confusion and disorder Show general definition a state of extreme confusion and disorder
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preventstop (something from happening) We can't prevent earthquakes, but we can prepare for them.more Show sample from book PRINCIPALS FOR THE DAY (OR, THE INVENTION CONVENTION DETENTION SUSPENSION PREVENTION)†p.131.2 prevent → prevention:the act or process of stopping something from happening Show general definition to stop (something from happening)