Fearless — Vocabulary
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deployplace They will probably deploy troops along the eastern border.more Show sample from book You're better off hitting the ground than deploying here—then at least you don't take someone else with you.†p.207.769 more deploy → deploying:placing or activating Show general definition to place or activate a resource
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engageengage → engaged:was involved She engaged in conduct that is a violation of the honor code.more Show sample from book Through hard work and a tight budget, Larry was able to support his family so Janice could be the full-time, dependable, engaged mother she'd never had.p.15.812 more engage → engaged:involved Show general definition for engage (as in: engage in conversation) to interact in various ways -- such as to participate, involve, interest, or attract The exact meaning of this sense of engage depends upon its context. For example: "They engaged in debate." -- participated "She engaged him in conversation." -- involved "She is an engaging conversationalist." -- interesting "She has an engaging smile." -- attractive (attracting interest and interaction) "The proposal engages the interest of many young voters." -- attracts and involves "She engages with her constituents." -- interacts in a meaningful way "She engaged in foolish behavior." -- entered into
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engage#2engage → engaged:began fighting She engaged the enemy with devastating effect.more Show sample from book An AC-130 gunship thousands of feet overhead engaged the enemy that could be positively identified by their weapon fire.p.283.812 more engage → engaged:attacked Show general definition for engage (as in: engage the enemy) begin fighting
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phasephase → phases:periods of time or stages during the development of something It is a planned community that will be built in 5 phases.more Show sample from book A student who couldn't pass all the requirements could be dropped completely from the course or, if instructors saw potential, rolled into the following course during any of the three phases of BUD/S.p.114.719 more phase → phases:stages (in the development of something) Show general definition for phase (as in: a critical phase) a period of time or a stage during the development of something
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insurgentinsurgent → insurgents:irregular armed forces that fight a stronger force by sabotage and harassment Hundreds of European Muslims journeyed to join the insurgents in Iraq.David Frum's Diary on National Review Online — <span class="__nowrap">http://frum.nationalreview.com/print/</span> <span class="__nowrap">(retrieved Thu Jun 29 2006 00:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)</span>)more Show sample from book This enemy, however, is often content to die, especially if that means taking "infidels" along, and the firefight continued until every armed insurgent was killed.†p.231.925 more a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage an… Show general definition a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book In the evaluation the master chief had stated that Adam was his "FIRST CHOICE for the toughest jobs."†p.172.110 more evaluate → evaluation:the process of thinking carefully and making a judgment about something Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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warrantdocument giving the right to do the thing just mentioned Do you have a search warrant?more Show sample from book "Adam," said Larry, "there's a warrant for your arrest."p.65.55 more document authorizing arrest Show general definition for warrant (as in: has a warrant to...) a document (granting the right to do something) for example: a document signed by a judge giving police the right to search a home a document signed by a judge giving police the right to arrest someone a document giving someone the right to buy stock shares at a given price by a given date a voucher documenting the right to receive payment
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warrant#2warrant → warranted:justified (reasonable) The company's reputation for high-quality products is no longer warranted.more Show sample from book This would warrant sending a squadron's strike force, the bulk of Adam's teammates based nearby, to go in and get him, but was the risk worth the reward?p.215.35 more make reasonable Show general definition for warrant (as in: serious enough to warrant surgery) to justify (make an action reasonable or necessary)
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mentorsomeone who guides and advises another who is less experienced Each new employee is matched with a mentor.more Show sample from book Harley experienced Blade's celebrity firsthand when he paired up with Adam for winter warfare training in Virginia as well as some one-on-one mentoring.†p.146.37 more mentor → mentoring:guiding and advising Show general definition someone who guides and advises another who is less experienced; or the act of providing such guidance
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motivatemake someone want to do something We pay low salary, but high commission to motivate our salespeople to work hard and smart.more Show sample from book No one but the motivator could actually do that many, but they grunted and jerked their bodies through the motions till their backs were bleeding.†p.106.69 more motivate → motivator:someone or something that makes someone want to do something Show general definition to make someone want to do something
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book His face conveyed such acute agony, while everyone else was cheering.†p.149.35 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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techniqueway of doing something She developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time.more Show sample from book In June 2007, after two weeks with his family, Adam was off again, this time to Holland for training in specialized fighting techniques.†p.219.57 more technique → techniques:ways of doing things Show general definition a way of doing something; or the methods used to do it well
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coalitionmade up of different political groups working together They formed a coalition government.more Show sample from book They sought to overthrow the fledgling Afghan government and oust the American-led coalition forces, whom they considered invaders and infidels.p.160.916 more a political group made up of different groups working together Show general definition a political group made up of different groups working together
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pettypetty → petty officer:non-commissioned officer She's a petty officer second class.more Show sample from book Petty Officer Brown's professionalism and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.p.158.65 more Show general definition for petty (as in: petty officer) a non-commissioned officer Show editor's word notes Petty officer typically refers to a Navy or Coast Guard officer who is subordinate to commissioned officers and chief petty officers.
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reconnaissancegathering information The scouts conducted a reconnaissance of the area before the main troops moved in.more Show sample from book Instead, Adam was given a job working with intelligence as part of a reconnaissance-focused task unit.†p.172.27 more the act of exploring or information produced by such exploration Show general definition the act of exploring or information produced by such exploration -- especially for military purposes
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relapsereturn (to an undesirable previous condition) She returned to the hospital due to difficulty breathing after a relapse of the flu.more Show sample from book At the beginning of 1998, Kelley informed Janice and Larry of the relapses and they told her to break up with Adam.†p.85.85 more relapse → relapses:returns to an undesirable previous condition Show general definition to return to an undesirable previous condition -- especially illness, addiction, or bad behavior
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debutdebut → debuts:introduces (or presents for the first time) The band debuts a new song or two every month.†more Show sample from book "And that was Adam's debut performance as my helper," says Larry.p.48.14 more first time Show general definition a first presentation in various senses, including: the first performance of a new play the introduction of a new product the introduction of a young woman to society at a social event held in her honor (a debutante ball) Show editor's word notes In the United States a small percentage of young woman are debuted at a debutante ball. The custom is most common in the South. In the Hispanic culture, a similar custom is called Quinceañera. There are many varying debutante customs around the world.
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validategive evidence for the truth of something To further validate their results, researchers did a larger study the following year.more Show sample from book It validated everything Adam did.†p.312.51 more validate → validated:give evidence for the truth or value of; OR declare as legally approved Show general definition give evidence for the truth or value of; or declare as legally approved
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citecite → cited:quoted She cited census statistics to prove her point.more Show sample from book But as would be officially cited, the cause of Adam's crushed tibial plateau was a slip on the stadium stairs while bearing the full weight of his kit and body armor.p.222.41 more cite → cited:listed Show general definition for cite (as in: cited from the President's speech) to mention something or quote someone (to make a point)
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cite#2cite → cited:officially praised She was cited for valor in Iraq.more Show sample from book The citation reads, For heroic achievement…. in combat operations against the enemy as an assault team member, [Adam Brown] displayed great battlefield courage while conducting multiple direct action missions against enemy leadership targets.p.234.11 more cite → citation:public commendation (statement of praise) Show general definition for cite (as in: cited for valor) officially praise for something