The Tattooist of Auschwitz — Vocabulary
Heather Morris
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book Don't you want them to know you can get extra rations?p.45.513 more ration → rations:portions of food Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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determinedfirmly planning I'm determined to become a lawyer.more Show sample from book Lale is determined to find out who these men are.p.25.73 more firm in purpose Show general definition for determined (as in: is determined to succeed) firm in purpose
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determinelearn or discover They are working to determine the cause of the accident.more Show sample from book Some of the actors are the same, most are new, their lines unwritten, their role not yet determined.p.33.63 more determine → determined:decided Show general definition for determine (as in: determined she is guilty) to learn, discover, or decide
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acknowledgeacknowledge → acknowledged:admitted She acknowledged that she might have forgotten.more Show sample from book His smile disappears when he notices Cilka sitting beside Gita, her head down, once again not acknowledging him.†p.124.47 more acknowledge → acknowledging:recognizing Show general definition for acknowledge (as in: acknowledge her or the truth) express recognition or appreciation of someone or something; or to admit or express something
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reflectreflect → reflected:shone back She saw her face reflected in his sunglasses.more Show sample from book "You see your world reflected in a mirror, but I have another mirror," Lale says.p.206.51 more reflect → reflected:shined back (a mirror image) (figuratively) Show general definition for reflect (as in: reflect in the mirror) show an image back (on a mirror or other shiny surface)
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reflect#2reflect → reflects:thinks carefully At the beginning of this passage, the author reflects on her life as a waitress.more Show sample from book Lale reflects that this is how he will look tomorrow when the life has been strangled from him.p.151.41 more reflect → reflects:thinks Show general definition for reflect (as in: I want to reflect on it.) think carefully -- possibly aloud or in writing
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comprehendcomprehend → comprehends:fully understands I don't think she comprehends how dangerous this has become.more Show sample from book Slowly rising, he looks around at the hundreds of startled men who are trying to comprehend the scene in front of them.†p.9.13 more understand -- especially to understand it completely Show general definition to understand something -- especially to understand it completely
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colleaguefellow worker -- especially in a respected profession such as teaching, medicine, or law My colleague suggested a different approach.more Show sample from book As the officer speaks to a more senior colleague, Gita looks around the large room.p.85.44 more fellow worker
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obliviousunaware of She is oblivious to the dangers.more Show sample from book His two young nephews, oblivious to their changing world, ran innocently along the platform, chasing the train.†p.106.14 more Show general definition unaware of
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ceasestop According to the treaty, all offensive military action will cease at midnight.more Show sample from book When it ceases, the doors to the changing room reopen, and without command they walk back to see what has replaced their clothes—old Russian army uniforms and boots.†p.13.42 more cease → ceases:stops or discontinues Show general definition to stop or discontinue
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book Let's hope they will run off and let the Russians liberate the camp.†p.208.63 more Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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apprehensiveworried She is apprehensive about her new job.more Show sample from book But he is more apprehensive than he used to be.†p.192.41 more nervous or worried Show general definition worried over possible misfortune
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commotiondisturbance I looked up to see what caused the commotion.more Show sample from book Lale looks over at the towers surrounding the compound and notices the guards on full alert, training their rifles down into the compound where the men and women are making a commotion.†p.161.52 more noisy disturbance Show general definition a disturbance -- typically noisy
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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 He hates himself for having thoughts only of the pain it causes him, with little compassion for the dead man.†p.185.32 more Show general definition sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help
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swaggerswagger → swaggered:walked and behaved in a highly confident manner The team swaggered onto the court--full of confidence.more Show sample from book He takes clear delight in swaggering up and down the rows of men.p.56.86 more swagger → swaggering:walking in a highly confident manner Show general definition walk or behave in a highly confident or proud manner -- often arrogant and sometimes to impress or intimidate others Show editor's word notes Swagger is often used to imply that someone moves or behaves as though they are so strong and capable as to be above physical fear. Such people are often portrayed on television as gang members or cowboys.
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accommodationslodgings Overnight accommodations are available.more Show sample from book He reported as instructed to the relevant government department and was told to find accommodations nearby and to report back weekly until his role was decided.p.181.71 more lodging (a place to stay) Show general definition for accommodations (as in: hotel accommodations) space, lodgings, or other needs -- such as a hotel room and services
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economicsthe study of how limited resources are allocated in an attempt to satisfy unlimited wants I don't know much about economics, but I know her plan doesn't make sense.more Show sample from book And being a teacher of economics got you here?†p.30.11 more the study of how limited resources are allocated in an attempt to satisfy unlimi…
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pungentstrong It's the pungent odor of oregano.more Show sample from book The doctor is now standing beside Lale, emitting a pungent smell of disinfectant.p.110.11 more Show general definition strong smelling or tasting or much more rarely: anything sharp, painful, or penetrating -- physically or emotionally Show editor's word notes In reference to taste or smell, pungent is more often associated with a strong flavor than a particular flavor. Some associate it with a high level of volatile acidity. Some wine connoisseurs interchange the word pungent with earthy.
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defiledefile → defiled:polluted They defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it.more Show sample from book He, too, has chosen to stay alive for as long as he can, by performing an act of defilement on people of his own faith.†p.139.22 more defile → defilement:the act of spoiling the beauty or purity of something Show general definition to spoil the beauty or purity of something in various senses, including: pollute a pristine lake harm a reputation or good name damage or disrespect something sacred take a person's virginity in a disrespectful way
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albeitalthough (used to introduce a phrase that reduces or modifies the effect of what preceded it) She is just a person, albeit a very powerful person.more Show sample from book They discover that they can communicate in a bastardized form of Hungarian, albeit not always accurately.†p.101.91 more Show general definition although (used to introduce a phrase that reduces or modifies the effect of what preceded it)