Everything, Everything — Vocabulary
Nicola Yoon
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immunenot in danger (from something) People are immune if they've had the virus previously or been vaccinated.more Show sample from book Because of the circumstance of your upbringing, we're not sure about the state of your immune system.†p.283.26 more not in danger of suffering from something OR relating to disease resistance Show general definition not in danger of being affected by something -- especially a disease or: relating to disease resistance
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virusa tiny organism that causes disease The common cold is caused by a virus.more Show sample from book It is my medical opinion that in Hawaii you had an episode of myocarditis triggered by a viral infection.p.262.94 more virus → viral:from a tiny germ that causes disease by taking over cells Show general definition for virus (as in: Covid 19 virus) a tiny infectious agent that causes disease by invading living cells and using them to make more copies of itself Show editor's word notes Although viruses contain genetic material, they can only reproduce by hijacking the reproductive machinery of a cell they invade.
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meticuloustreating details with great care She is a meticulous researcher who takes pride in a thorough job.more Show sample from book And then her record keeping becomes less meticulous.†p.272.91 more
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turbulentrough (with rapid, irregular flow) I'm afraid of such turbulent rapids.more Show sample from book Q: Will I encounter turbulence?†p.189.72 more turbulent → turbulence:a state of disturbance and disorder… Show general definition a state of disturbance and disorder or: of liquid or gas: rapid and irregular flow
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infiniteunlimited There are infinite possibilities.more Show sample from book Or any of the infinite number of moments that led to this one.†p.297.42 more unlimited; without boundaries; OR too numerous to count Show general definition unlimited; without boundaries; or too numerous to count
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compassionsympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help If I see one hungry child, I feel compassion, but when I hear of a million hungry children, I'm overwhelmed and turn my mind to other things.more Show sample from book I want to lock myself away from her and not have to feel pity or empathy or compassion or anything.†p.295.81 more Show general definition sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help
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vigorenergy and strength After a good night’s sleep, she woke up full of vigor and ready to tackle the day’s challenges.more Show sample from book They're just like the mini figures I pose in my architecture models, here to give Koreatown the vigor of life.†p.181.52 more strength, energy, or good health Show general definition strength, energy, or good health
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diagnoseidentify Did the doctor diagnose the problem?more Show sample from book I pull down books, shake them by their spines willing something to fall out—a forgotten lab result, an official diagnosis.†p.273.72 more diagnose → diagnosis:the identification of the cause of a problem or illness Show general definition determine or identify the nature of a problem or an illness
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simultaneousat the same time On Super Tuesday a large number of states have simultaneous primary elections.more Show sample from book "So," we say simultaneously.†p.199.91 more Show general definition at the same time
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metaphormetaphor → metaphorically:with a figure of speech in which a similarity between two things is highlighted by using a word to refer to something that it does not literally denote He was speaking metaphorically when he referred to being mugged by reality.more Show sample from book "I'VE DECIDED BAGGAGE carousels are a perfect metaphor for life," Olly says from atop the edge of a nonmoving one.†p.190.11 more a figure of speech in which a similarity between two things is highlighted by using a word to refer to something that it does not literally mean Show general definition a figure of speech in which a similarity between two things is implied by using a word to refer to something it does not literally mean—as in, "All the world’s a stage." Show editor's word notes When Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players." he was not saying the world is really a stage and all people are actors. But he was pointing to the similarities he wants us to recognize. While metaphors and similes are both techniques of figurative language. The distinction is that a simile explicitly shows that a comparison is being made, by using words such as "like" or "as". A metaphor simply substitutes words assuming the reader will understand the meaning should not be take literally. "She is like a diamond in the rough" is a simile; while "She is a diamond in the rough" is a metaphor.
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subdueovercome and control She was threatening people with a knife, but police used a Taser to subdue her.more Show sample from book I gather it up and plait it into a long braid to subdue it.†p.205.51 more control or put down by force or intimidation Show general definition for subdue (as a verb as in: subdued the opposition) to control, prevent, or make less intense -- sometimes through force The exact meaning of subdue depends upon its context. For example: "subdued a nation" -- defeated militarily and brought under control "subdued the fever" -- made it less intense or defeated it "subdued her enthusiasm" -- made it less intense "subdued her fears" -- made them less intense or overcame them "subdued my emotions" -- kept them under control "subdued the crowd" -- quieted or controlled it
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moleculechemical substance They want to genetically engineer bacteria or yeast to produce the molecule required to replace gasoline.more Show sample from book I think if I could just find the moment, I could take it apart piece by piece, molecule by molecule, until I got down to the atomic level, until I got to the part that was inviolate and essential.†p.297.8 the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist by itself Show general definition the smallest amount of a chemical substance that can exist by itself -- usually consisting of 2 or more atoms
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coaxgently persuade Although she has retired from public life, we are going to try to coax her to accept the award.more Show sample from book Above us the fan whirs softly, coaxing warm air around the room.†p.220.11 more coax → coaxing:trying to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gently persuading Show general definition for coax (as in: coax her to join us) try to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gentle persuasion
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contradictdisagree with Does the sentence contradict the main claim of the essay?more Show sample from book Madeline: "Good limerick" is a contradiction in terms.†p.52.2 contradict → contradiction:something (typically a statement) that disagrees with itself; or (more rarely) the act of disagreeing Show general definition disagree in various senses, including: to say something is not true -- as in "She contradicted his testimony." to say something else is true when both can't be true -- as in "I don't believe her. She contradicted herself as she told us what happened." to be in conflict with -- as in "Her assertions contradict accepted scientific principles."
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correlatecorrelate → correlation:a relationship between two things so that one can be predicted from the other My opponent is confusing correlation with causation. Just because kids who play violent video games are also more likely to behave violently, doesn't mean the video games cause the violence.more Show context notes Just because you can guess 'A' from 'B' doesn’t mean 'A' changes 'B.' Something else, like 'C,' might affect both, and that’s why 'A' can be guessed from 'B.' For example, children with larger shoe sizes are likely to know more math. It's not that shoe size helps with math, it's that older children tend to have larger feet and know more math. Show sample from book I'm trying to find a correlation between the color and your mood, but I don't have it yet.p.121.51 more correlate → correlation:connection or relationship Show context notes Just because you can guess 'A' from 'B' doesn’t mean 'A' changes 'B.' Something else, like 'C,' might affect both, and that’s why 'A' can be guessed from 'B.' For example, children with larger shoe sizes are likely to know more math. It's not that shoe size helps with math, it's that older children tend to have larger feet and know more math. Show general definition to find or have a connection or relationship between two things, such that a change in one helps predict a change in the other Show editor's word notes Just because you can guess 'A' from 'B' doesn’t mean 'A' changes 'B.' Something else, like 'C,' might affect both, and that’s why 'A' can be guessed from 'B.' For example, children with larger shoe sizes are likely to know more math. It's not that shoe size helps with math, it's that older children tend to have larger feet and know more math.
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heathenheathen → heathens:people who do not believe in Christianity The crusaders called them heathens and they called the crusaders infidels.more Show sample from book Madeline: You've been downgraded from heathen to heretic.p.52.42 more someone who doesn't believe in the right religion Show general definition an often offensive (sometimes humorous) word for someone seen as uncivilized or immoral, especially because she does not share the speaker’s religion or comes from a culture unfamiliar with it Show editor's word notes This word is usually judgmental or insulting, so today it is used mostly in joking contexts or when describing older attitudes.
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regaleregale → regaled:entertained She regaled us with tales from her first year at college.more Show sample from book I'd like to begin the regaling now Please.†p.190.71 more regale → regaling:entertaining Show general definition to entertain -- especially with amusing stories
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vertigodizziness I felt a sense of vertigo as I looked over the ledge.more Show sample from book I try again and another wave of vertigo unbalances me.p.200.81 more Show general definition a dizzy sensation or a feeling that you are about to fall
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critiqueanalyze and judge Please critique the performance.more Show sample from book He flicks his rubber band as his eyes scan my body, mentally critiquing my lack of physical fortitude.†p.117.5 critique → critiquing:an examination and judgment of something Show general definition an examination and judgment of something
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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 She nods, validated.†p.184.1 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