Captain Underpants (# 3) and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty... — Vocabulary
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distinctdifferent Martinez and his colleagues identified 21 distinct emotions made by the human face.more Show sample from book I distinctly heard a cat and a dog in here!†p.21.8 distinct → distinctly:in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate Show general definition clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
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constantcontinuous The history of computers is a history of constant technological advancement.more Show sample from book They put pepper in the napkin dispensers and unscrew the caps on the saltshakers.... They start food fights....They go sledding on our lunch trays....They make everybody laugh so the milk squirts out their noses....And they're constantly creating these awful comic books about us!†p.38.9 constant → constantly:in a manner that is unchanging, continuous, or happens repeatedly Show general definition unchanging, continuous, or happening repeatedly
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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 Just ask their principal, Mr. Krupp.†p.14.5 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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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book THE WRATH OF THE CAFETERIA LADIES†p.37.1 Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book How humiliating!†p.113.8 humiliate → humiliating:extremely embarrassing (decreasing dignity) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book "Well," said Mr. Fyde, "the vinegar acts as a liberating agent, which releases the gaseous carbonate radical element of the sodium bicarbo —"†p.25.4 liberate → liberating:setting free Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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confrontdeal directly with an unpleasant situation You must confront your problems.more Show sample from book So George and Harold took Mr. Krupp down to the cafeteria to confront the evil lunch ladies.†p.70.1 to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person; OR to challenge someone Show general definition to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person or: to challenge someone -- often by presenting evidence
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book And inside that spaceship were three of the most evil, hideous, and merciless spacemen ever to set foot on the roof of a small midwestern elementary school.†p.19.4
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assaultassault → assaulted:attacked I was assaulted by someone wearing a mask.more Show sample from book THE ASSAULT OF THE EQUALLY EVIL LUNCHROOM ZOMBIE NERDS†p.91.1 attack Show general definition to attack someone or something physically or verbally; or to threaten violence
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preventstop (something from happening) We can't prevent earthquakes, but we can prepare for them.more Show sample from book The National Board of Boo-Boo Prevention†p.117.9 prevent → prevention:the act or process of stopping something from happening Show general definition to stop (something from happening)
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sinisterevil They created a sinister plan to recruit terrorists.more Show sample from book Krupp is never going to believe that sinister cafeteria ladies from outer space have turned everybody into evil zombie nerds.p.66.5 evil, harmful, or frightening Show general definition evil or harmful; or making an evil or frightening impression
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narrativeStory He titled his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.more Show sample from book If our plan is to work, we must wait until it is narratively convenient.†p.20.8 narrative → narratively:told in the manner of a story Show general definition for narrative (as in: Narrative of the Life of...) a story; or related to a story
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orthopedicrelating to medical treatment of bones & joints Orthopedic surgeons report increased treatment of sports injuries among the young.more Show sample from book She was dressed in a pink polka-dot polyester dress, with orthopedic knee-high stockings and ugly brown arch-support loafers.†p.68.3 Show general definition relating to medical treatment of bones & joints
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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 (pages 123 and 125)†p.122.18 more Show general definition Hindu Religion: avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God