Goodbye Stranger — Vocabulary
Rebecca Stead
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vulnerablevulnerable → vulnerable to:easily hurt by The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.more Show sample from book It's about being vulnerable.†p.263.95 more easily hurt or in need of help; OR easily influenced or subject to temptation Show general definition easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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irrelevantnot relevant The sentence should be deleted because it introduces information that is irrelevant to the passage.more Show sample from book He pointed his pencil at her and said, "I told you, it's irrelevant."†p.132.31 more not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider) Show general definition not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider)
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genuinegenuine → genuinely:sincerely I am genuinely sorry for what I did.more Show sample from book The waitress at the diner seemed genuinely happy to see Bridge.†p.71.11 more genuine → genuinely:really Show general definition real (as when a person is sincere or an object is not a replica or fake)
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book Letting her humiliate me in front of someone I love deeply and pretty much want to spend my life with?†p.282.73 more extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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condescendingacting superior She gave me that condescending look as though I wasn't worthy to ask her a question.more Show sample from book Alex smiled his condescending smile.†p.109.81 more treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity Show general definition treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
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nucleuscenter (or most important part) of something The research group became the nucleus of a larger project that eventually included scientists from several universities.more Show sample from book "Nuclear bomb, nice thought," you said.†p.80.41 more nucleus → nuclear:relating to the central or most important part of something Show general definition the center (or most important part) of something such as: in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)
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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 The three audition judges were stationed just below the stage: the vice principal, Mr. Ramos; the head of the language department, Madame Lawrence; and Mr. Partridge, who stood at the light board, which he'd rolled out on its metal cart.†p.142.41 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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tranquilcalm and peaceful The tranquil lake reflected the mountains without a single ripple on its surface.more Show sample from book That's the Sea of Tranquility.†p.276.51 more tranquil → tranquility:peace and quiet; or calmness Show general definition calm and undisturbed
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laboratorya workplace where people do scientific or medical research We've had success in the laboratory, but are a long way from treating patients.more Show sample from book But she didn't want to meet him behind the science lab.†p.173.81 more laboratory → lab:a workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicals (also used figuratively) OR (as an adjective) related to such a place Show general definition a workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicals or (as an adjective): related to such a place
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book When the Talentine show audition notices were passed out, Em had been scornful.†p.141.7 scorn → scornful:full of strong disrespect or rejection Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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dubiousquestionable or unreliable The theory is based on dubious evidence that hasn’t been verified.more Show sample from book She looks at you, dubious.†p.105.1 doubtful; or suspicious; or full of uncertainty -- sometimes to indicate that something described as good is actually bad Show general definition doubtful, questionable, or suspicious -- especially in a way that makes something seem unreliable, improper, or uncertain doubtful in various senses, including: questionable or doubtful that something should be relied upon -- as in "The argument relies on a dubious assumption." suspicious or doubtful that something is morally proper -- as in "The company is accused of using dubious sales practices to influence minors." bad or of questionable value -- as in "The state has the dubious distinction of the highest taxes." uncertain or doubtful -- as in "She is dubious about making the change."
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thereforefor that reason Kim is taller than Ashley. Ashley is taller than Anna. Therefore, Kim is taller than Anna.more Show sample from book "And therefore"—she adjusted the ears so that they fit exactly right—"I'm wearing them."†p.113.1 Show general definition for that reason (what follows is so because of what was just said)
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clarityclearness (the quality of being clearly expressed) The speaker presented her argument with such clarity that even those unfamiliar with the topic could easily understand her main points.more Show sample from book Bridge couldn't see it, but she sensed it from the kitchen with perfect clarity.†p.109.9 seen, expressed, or understood clearly… Show general definition seen, expressed, or understood clearly; or a degree of transparency such as the quality of clear water
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solemnvery serious He took a solemn oath.more Show sample from book Tab had opened a bag of chips and was eating them one at a time, looking weirdly solemn, as if she felt sorry for them.†p.234.9 very serious--possibly dignified Show general definition in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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apocalypseworld-ending disaster She packed emergency supplies, joking that she wanted to be ready in case of an apocalypse.more Show sample from book Gina invented the apocalypse game.†p.80.13 more an event involving terrible destruction Show general definition an event involving terrible destruction that ends the world as we know it; or (especially when capitalized) the end of the world as prophesized in the Christian book of Revelation
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obnoxiousvery rude or unpleasant An obnoxious woman was making a scene.more Show sample from book "Adrienne," he repeated, doing that obnoxious thing with his hands that meant a girl had a good body.†p.216.82 more rude or unpleasant
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dementedinsane (crazy) Some demented killer has declared open season on people in nice cars.more Show sample from book Are you demented?†p.29.91 more acting crazy; OR suffering from cognitive dementia Show general definition for demented (as in: demented lyrics) acting crazy or: suffering from cognitive dementia (mental deterioration)
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lucrativeprofitable It is Google's most lucrative business.more Show sample from book "Boring but lucrative," their mom said.†p.48.8
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aestheticaesthetic → aesthetically:related to beauty or good taste It was not aesthetically pleasing.more Show context notes Aesthetically is the British spelling. Americans spell it esthetically. Show sample from book Her interest in Volkswagen Bugs was less aesthetic.†p.1.8 beautiful, tasteful, or related to beauty or taste Show context notes This is the British spelling. Americans spell it esthetic. Show general definition related to beauty or good taste -- often referring to one's appreciation of beauty or one's sense of what is beautiful or: beautiful or tasteful
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forfeitlose We had to forfeit the deposit.more Show sample from book So far he'd forfeited a brand-new Call of Duty game, a vintage Rolling Stones T-shirt he'd bought at the flea market, and a baseball signed by Mariano Rivera.p.25.8 forfeit → forfeited:lost Show general definition to lose or surrender something -- often as a penalty