Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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prophecyprediction of the future The prophecy came true.more Show sample from book You may have destroyed my chances of using Cedric to darken the world but maybe you're right, Scorpius—maybe prophecies can be prevented, maybe prophecies can be broken.†p.238.422 more prophecy → prophecies:predictions of the future Show general definition a prediction of the future (usually said to be obtained in a supernatural way)
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bewilderconfuse Some of their customs can bewilder travelers.more Show sample from book ALBUS looks around, bewildered.†p.220.53 more bewilder → bewildered:confused Show general definition to confuse someone
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dismaydismay → dismayed:sad, disappointed, or worried Don't be dismayed. I have a solution.more Show sample from book HARRY looks at the doors, dismayed.†p.289.82 more dismay → dismayed:to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry Show general definition to feel sadness, disappointment, or worry -- typically in response to something surprising
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estimateroughly calculate or guess What do you estimate this will cost?more Show sample from book DELPHI: "A much-underestimated part of modern witchcraft"—you two are the greatest, you know that?†p.217.11 more estimate → underestimated:calculated or judged too low Show general definition rough calculation or judgment
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conjuresummon into action or bring into existence She fears his black magic will conjure up evil spirits.more Show sample from book Walker frames are conjured into life, knitting wool is enchanted into chaos, and male nurses are made to dance tango.†p.60.33 more conjure → conjured:summoned into action or brought into existence Show general definition summon into action or bring into existence -- often as if by magic
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valorcourage (exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle) She received a medal for valor.more Show sample from book DRACO: For Voldemort and Valor.†p.174.83 more exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle Show general definition exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle
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exasperatedgreatly annoyed She was exasperated by his teasing.more Show sample from book And HERMIONE, RON, GUM; and DRACO emerge from the doors, and fire up their spells at DELPHI, who screams out in exasperation.†p.291.61 more exasperated → exasperation:great annoyance
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ominousthreatening I'm beginning to hear ominous rumblings of discontent.more Show sample from book He raises his wand ominously.†p.63.61 more ominous → ominously: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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ponderthink about The question the audience is left to ponder is...more Show sample from book DELPHI/HERMIONE: Let's ponder it together.†p.75.41 more think deeply or carefully about Show general definition to think deeply or carefully about something
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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 DELPHI sends a blast of green light across the stage—CRAIG is propelled backwards by it—and is immediately killed.†p.229.92 more propel → propelled:caused something to move forward Show general definition cause to move forward (to push or encourage)
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implyimply → implied:hinted or suggested She wouldn't make a direct statement, but she implied that she supported our position.more Show sample from book DRACO: What are you implying, Potter?p.129.6 imply → implying:suggesting (saying indirectly) Show general definition to suggest or say indirectly -- possibly as a logical consequence
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palpablesubstantial The tension in the room was palpable.more Show sample from book His exhaustion palpable, his fear overwhelming.†p.92.31 more very apparent Show general definition very apparent (so strong, it almost seems to take a material form that can be touched) Show editor's word notes "Palpable" is frequently used to describe the intensity of an emotion shared between people who can see each other. The implication is that the emotion is so strong, it almost takes a material form that can be touched.
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collidecollide → collided:crashed together with violent impact The cars collided and burst into flame.more Show sample from book It collides with ROM's love potion, which spills all over the blanket and the bed, producing a small puff of smoke.†p.42.41 more collide → collides:crashes together with violent impact; or comes into conflict Show general definition crash together with violent impact; or come into conflict
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compelforce Does our DNA compel us to act as we do?more Show sample from book They move through the maze, SCORPIUS and ALBUS being compelled by DELPHI.†p.233.81 more compel → compelled:forced; or (more rarely) convinced Show general definition to force someone to do something or more rarely: to convince someone to do something Show editor's word notes Most typically, compel describes an external influence forcing someone to do something, but it can also describe being driven by an internal desire.
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centaura mythical being that is half man and half horse Firenze is the name of a centaur character in the Harry Potter stories.more Show sample from book Because far be it from me to doubt the wisdom of the centaurs, but Bane is an extremely angry centaur and ...it's not beyond him to twist the constellations for his own ends.†p.121.67 more centaur → centaurs:mythical beings that are half man and half horse
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hallowedtreated as sacred She was buried in hallowed ground.more Show sample from book You know I've had some pretty terrible Hallows' Eves—but this is undoubtedly at least the—second worst.†p.268.56 more hallowed → hallows:treated as sacred or greatly respected Show general definition treated as sacred or greatly respected
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transfiguretransfigure → transfigured:completely changed Her face was transfigured by a smile.more Show sample from book Transfigure myself into a better student?†p.27.15 more change completely the nature or appearance of -- especially in a positive way Show general definition change completely the nature or appearance of -- especially in a positive way
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stupefystupefy → stupefied:completely surprised The lawyer said his client was stupefied by the accusation.more Show sample from book They were originally destroyed using Stupefy ...†p.216.62 more make one unable to think; or to completely surprise Show general definition make one unable to think; or to completely surprise
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refuterefute → refuted:argued against The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments.more Show sample from book I thought maybe—as he was such a good friend to Albus—maybe Scorpius might want to stay over part of the Christmas break or ...My owl came back with a letter containing one simple sentence: "Tell your husband to refute these allegations about my son once and for all."†p.66.7 disprove or argue against Show general definition to disprove or argue against
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solidarityagreement and mutual support The incident threatens Arab solidarity.more Show sample from book PROFESSOR McGONAGALL: Your solidarity is admirable, but it doesn't make your negligence negligible.†p.249.1 a state of agreement and support -- especially for political action Show general definition a state of agreement and support -- especially for political action