I Survived The Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 — Vocabulary
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waverwaver → wavered:faltered (stopped being strong) Through good times and bad her love for him has never wavered.more Show sample from book As they walked, Dad eyed the gas cells that wavered all around them.†p.46.6 waver → wavered:was unsure or weak; or moved back and forth Show general definition to move back and forth (shake or quiver) or: to change, be unsure, or weak
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wryhumorous in an subtle, ironic, or cynical way The old woman gave a wry smile, as if she knew something that I didn't.more Show sample from book "Perhaps there's a ghost on the Hindenburg, too," she said wryly.p.36.5 wry → wryly:expressing a sense of irony (saying something but not really meaning it) Show general definition humor -- often understated, sarcastic, or ironic -- often expressed by twisting the face
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book The hideous snake smiled at Hugo with yellow fangs dripping with venom.†p.37.6
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book The startled serpent had flared its hood and bared its gleaming fangs as it prepared to leap up and bite Hugo on the neck.†p.18.3 Show general definition a snake
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wretchedmiserable The children were taken into protective custody due to their wretched living conditions.more Show sample from book "Silence that wretched little Hund," the Nazi thundered.†p.65.1 miserable or very bad Show general definition very bad in various senses, including: unfortunate or miserable -- as in "wretched prisoners sleeping on the cold floor" of poor quality -- as in "wretched roads" morally bad -- as in "The wretched woman stole his wallet."
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propelcause to move forward Fully aquatic mammals have lost their legs and have a tail fin to propel themselves through the water.more Show sample from book Panya was waiting in the car, and he was so excited to sec Hugo that he managed to propel his little body out the window and almost knock Hugo off his feet.†p.89.9 to cause something to move forward Show general definition cause to move forward (to push or encourage)
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NaziNazi → Nazis:members of Hitler's political party who thought they were superior to all others The Nazis murdered about six million Jews as well as others they considered to be inferior or incurably sick.more Show sample from book Hugo's mind swung from Nazis to the giant snake he'd discovered curled up on his pillow not so long ago.†p.18.121 more Nazi → Nazis:members of Hitler's political party who thought they were superior to all others; or those who identify with them Show general definition Hitler's fanatical and oppressive political party in World War II Germany or: derogatory term for a person who is fanatical in their belief of superiority and their determination to control others
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HitlerGerman Nazi dictator during World War II who murdered millions of Jews and others who were not of the Aryan race Hitler killed disabled children as his first action of "racial hygiene." He pretended to end the program when the public protested.more Show sample from book "Hitler is a madman," Mr. Singer said.†p.49.35 more Show general definition for Hitler (as in: Adolf Hitler) German Nazi dictator during World War II; murdered millions of Jews and others who were not of the Aryan race (1889-1945)
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notifynotify → notified:told On Friday, the governor notified the legislature of her decision.more Show sample from book I must notify Captain Pruss immediately!†p.44.9 tell someone about something Show general definition to tell someone about something -- typically in an official manner
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flammableeasily set on fire Gasoline is highly flammable.more Show sample from book Isn't it terribly dangerous to be flying with all of this flammable hydrogen?p.46.92 more Show general definition easily set on fire
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massivevery large The entrance has massive brass doors.more Show sample from book But then came the massive explosion.†p.2.12 more Show general definition very large in size, number, or effect
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constantcontinuous The history of computers is a history of constant technological advancement.more Show sample from book "The gas cells are constantly monitored," Mr. Singer said.†p.47.1 constant → constantly:in a manner that is unchanging, continuous, or happens repeatedly Show general definition unchanging, continuous, or happening repeatedly
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glimpsequick look I caught a glimpse of them at the game.more Show sample from book At noon they flew over Boston, but it was so cloudy Hugo barely got a glimpse of Fenway Park.†p.70.4 a quick look or partial understanding Show general definition a quick look or partial understanding The exact meaning of glimpse can depend upon its context. For example: "I caught a glimpse of her when I was walking to class." -- a very quick look "I glimpsed at the headlines." -- looked quickly "Reading the book gave me a glimpse of the life of a devout Muslim immigrant in America." -- a quick, incomplete view