Unbroken - adapted for young adults — Vocabulary
Laura Hillenbrand
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book Camp officials stole the rations, and the captives wasted away.p.167.622 more ration → rations:a fixed portion of food for each person Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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tracea tiny quantity or indication There was not a trace of the defendant's DNA at the crime scene.more Show sample from book But Shizuka had felt a trace of doubt.p.265.26 more tiny amount Show general definition for trace (as in: found a trace of) a small quantity; or any indication or evidence of The exact meaning of this sense of trace depends upon its context. For example: a small indication that something was present -- as in "The plane disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean without leaving a trace." a very small amount of something -- as in "The blood test showed a trace of steroids." any evidence of something -- as in "We did not find a trace of the gene."
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trace#2trace → traces:follows or runs They followed a path that traces along the edges of a dark forest.more Show sample from book Softly, he spoke of their lives, tracing the paths they'd taken since coming to California in 1919.p.279.56 more trace → tracing:verbally following Show general definition for trace (as in: traced a path) to follow The exact meaning of this sense of trace depends upon its context. For example: "The hunters traced the deer into the woods." -- followed or tracked "With soft kisses, she gently traced the scar running down his cheek." -- followed "The path traces along the edge of the forest." -- follows "A single tear traced its way down her cheek." -- followed a specific path
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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 Garrett lied in interrogation, and the Japanese knew it.p.157.815 more interrogate → interrogation:questioning 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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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book Louie kept his focus below, trying to aim for the parked planes.p.79.44 more concentration 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#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book This was the focus of her nightmares: Louie being shot in his plane.p.162.24 more where attention is concentrated Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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virtualvirtual → virtually:almost completely She was virtually broke.more Show sample from book Virtually every POW believed its destruction had saved them from execution.p.232.97 more virtual → virtually:almost Show general definition for virtual (as in: virtual organization) to almost be something; or to effectively be something without entirely being it in a traditional sense
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establishestablish → established:created Which word choice best maintains the tone established in the first paragraph?more Show sample from book Louie established rules.p.105.81 more Show general definition for establish (as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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establish#2establish → establishing:showing or demonstrating The passage is primarily about establishing the relationship between the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global temperature.more Show sample from book This is one of the many examples of the men missing in action erroneously reported and later being established as a lie….p.187.71 more establish → established:shown Show general definition for establish (as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)
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propagandaone-sided information spread to influence opinions There is no free press in that country -- just government-approved propaganda.more Show sample from book A famous Olympian, criticizing America, would be a priceless propaganda tool.p.191.37 more things said to influence opinion in particular way Show general definition one-sided information that is purposefully spread to influence opinions -- often misleading information of a political nature
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book Crews called it "the Flying Brick" and "the Constipated Lumberer," a play on Consolidated Liberator.†p.54.96 more liberate → liberator:someone who sets others free Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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tormenttorment → tormenting:causing great mental or physical suffering She enjoys tormenting others.†more Show sample from book Watanabe, whom the Aussies called "Whatabastard," had handpicked him, almost certainly to torment him.†p.202.26 more to cause or to experience great mental or physical suffering Show general definition to cause or to experience great mental or physical suffering
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book All they knew was that the Japanese commander had been gone for five days, and the guards had been leading them on ominous marches through the forest.†p.225.24 more threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come) Show general definition threatening (suggestive of, or foreshadowing bad things to come)
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vengeancerevenge Most Americans wanted vengeance after the 9-11 attacks.more Show sample from book Even if Japan surrendered, many POWs believed the guards would murder them anyway, out of vengeance or to prevent them from testifying in war crimes trials.†p.219.81 more the act of taking revenge Show general definition for vengeance (as in: vengeance is mine) the act of taking revenge (Revenge means to harm someone to get them back for something harmful that they have done.)
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with a vengeancewith intensity I thought I was getting over my cold and went to work, but it came back with a vengeance.more Show sample from book It was not so much due to the pain and suffering as it was the tension of stress and humiliation that caused me to hate with a vengeance.†p.281.11 more Show general definition for with a vengeance (as in: with a vengeance) with intensity
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conventionwritten international agreement The European Convention on Human Rights binds about 50 European countries.more Show sample from book When the first officer said this violated the Geneva Convention, the Bird swung his kendo stick into the man's head.†p.179.34 more a written international agreement Show general definition for convention (as in: The Geneva Convention) a written international agreement
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culpritperson responsible for a wrongdoing We will find and punish the culprit.more Show sample from book He told them the culprits were a submarine crew, stopping over on the island, who had learned Americans were being held there.†p.142.74 more culprit → culprits:people responsible for a wrongdoing -- especially criminals Show general definition someone responsible for a wrongdoing -- especially a criminal; or something that caused a problem
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replenishreplace what was used up The recent storms helped replenish the city's water supply.more Show sample from book Storms came now and then, replenishing the water.†p.129.11 more replenish → replenishing:replacing what was used up; or restoring to a previous condition Show general definition replace what was used up; or restore to a previous condition
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annihilatecompletely defeat and destroy She reported that "ISIS needs to understand the Joint Force is on orders to annihilate them."more Show sample from book He radioed to Palawan: "Annihilate the 150 prisoners."†p.197.31 more to completely destroy or defeat Show general definition to completely destroy or defeat
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Pearl HarborHawaiian harbor where U.S. naval base was surprise attacked by the Japanese on 7 Dec 1941 The attack on Pearl Harbor led to the United States' formal entry into World War II.more Show sample from book In less than two hours over Pearl Harbor, Japan mauled America's navy and killed more than 2,400 people.p.49.55 more Hawaiian harbor where U.S. naval base was surprise attacked--leading to the United States entering World War II