Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________A Divergent Vocabulary In the “word” column, highlight words you already know. In the “sentences” column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the “definition” column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Chapter 1 Word surly virtue resonating Sentence He gave his seat to a surly Candor man on the bus without a second thought. p. 3 I should wonder what courage—which is the virtue they most value—has to do with a metal ring through your nostril. p. 7 The train whistle blares, the sound resonating in my chest. p. 7 Chapter 2 supersede duress Faction customs dictate even idle behavior and supersede individual preference. p. 9 My biology textbook said that dogs can smell fear because of a chemical secreted by human glands in a state of duress, the same chemical a dog’s prey secretes. p. 14 Chapter 3 precariously acrid We don’t need stoplights, either, but in some places they dangle precariously over the road like they might crash down any minute. p. 24 I smell something acrid and unpleasant on his breath. p. 26 Chapter 4 disdain impeccable fortitude The reason for the simplicity isn’t disdain for uniqueness, as the other factions have sometimes interpreted it. p. 27 Our leaders are selected by their peers for their impeccable character, moral fortitude, and leadership skills. p. 33 Our leaders are selected by their peers for their impeccable character, moral fortitude, and leadership skills. p. 33 Definition Power Word Latin Root Definition RESONATE son=sound to echo, to ring with sound (re-sound) Related Words consonant, sonorous, supersonic, unison, song (songbook, songbird), sonogram, sonar SUPERSEDE sed=to sit To cause to be set aside; especially, to displace someone or something as inferior Literally, "to sit over or above" Related words sedentary, sediment APPREHEND prehend, prehense = To grasp mentally, understand to clasp, seize, reach, attain, hold Related words comprehend, apprehension, comprehension, reprieve DUPLICITY duo, du=double, two deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing. Related words duplex, duplication, duplicate, dubious, duel, duet, indubitably FORTITUDE for, forc - brave; power, strength, strong Related words comfort, force, enforce, reinforce, fortify, fortress strength, firmness, courage Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________A Divergent Vocabulary In the “word” column, highlight words you already know. In the “sentences” column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the “definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Chapter 5 Word subsume dissipates Sentence I could be subsumed into Abnegation’s hive mind, projecting always outward. p. 39 My confusion dissipates as I run. p. 50 Chapter 7 placid He seemed placid to me on the platform, but something about that stillness makes me wary now. p. 63 Chapter 8 eradicates We believe that preparation eradicates cowardice, which we define as the failure to act in the midst of fear. p. 77 Chapter 9 reprieve concede The knot in my stomach unravels. A reprieve. p. 91 “According to Dauntless rules,” Four says, “one of you could also concede.” p. 95 Chapter 12 ruthless dejected wafts Eric is more ruthless than Four, but Four is smarter. p. 135 Their chests and backs are splattered with blue and pink paint, and they look dejected. p. 155 The smell of fish oil wafts through the train car. p. 156 Chapter 13 compliance This time Al sets his wide jaw. He’s reached the limits of his compliance. p. 160 Definition Chapter 14 disparity Though they are the two best fighters, the disparity between them is noticeable. p. 171 Power Word Latin Root Definition CONCEDE cede, ceed, cess, cease to surrender, accept defeat to go, to go away, to yield, to give up, to withdraw Related words Accessible, accessory, exceed, intercede, precede, proceed, recede, succeed, recess DEJECTED ject= throw, send, fling, hurl low in spirits, depressed Related words rejected, injected, projectile, trajectory, eject, interject, jettison, subject ERADICATE radic=root to remove utterly (pull up by the roots) Related words radical, radish PLACID plac, placi, plais= Pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; to please, to satisfy; peace, calm serenely quiet or undisturbed. Related words complacent, placebo Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________A Divergent Vocabulary In the “word” column, highlight words you already know. In the “sentences” column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the “definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Chapter 16 Word depravity Sentence Despite the depravity I see in Dauntless, though, I could not leave it. p. 207 Chapter 18 visceral I shouldn’t be afraid of them, but my reaction is visceral. p. 230 Chapter 21 conspicuously Peter is second, but when I look at the time listed by his name, I realize that the margin between us is conspicuously wide. pp. 266-7 wry Probably exhausted from resenting me so much, I think with a wry smile. p. 276 Chapter 22 infirmary “I deposited Drew at the infirmary a half hour ago,” he says. p. 283 Chapter 23 cowering A few steps in, I remember I’m supposed to look like I’m cowering, so I slow my pace and hug the wall, keeping my head down. p. 291 Chapter 24 morbid somber potently Don’t be morbid. Could have been an accident. p. 303 At home, a funeral is a somber occasion. p. 304 All the people that were milling around earlier are gathered by the ledge now, and the air smells potently of alcohol. pp. 305-6 Definition primal viable They chant until his name no longer sounds like his name. It sounds like the primal scream of an ancient race.” p. 308 It’s about everyone watching! Everyone who now sees hurling themselves into the chasm as a viable option. p. 310 Chapter 25 malice He takes the next report and tears it to shreds. The pieces float into the river. He does it without Christine’s malice. p. 317 Power Word Latin Root Definition POTENT poten=power, strength, powerful, mighty ability,able; having authority Related words potential, impotent, omnipotent PRIMAL prim-, primi-, primo= first, original, primeval first, chief, foremost; of first rank) Related words primary, primate, primitive, prime VIABLE viva-, vivi-, vivo-, viv= physically fit to live, practical, workable life, alive Related words revive, vital, vivacious, survivor, revitalize, vivid, vivisection, survival, vitality, vitamin MALICE mal-bad, wrong, evil desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering Related words dismal, malady, malaria, malefactor, malevolent, malfeasance, malignant, malnourished, malodorous Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________A Divergent Vocabulary In the “word” column, highlight words you already know. In the “sentences” column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the “definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Chapter 26 Word Sentence insurmountable He smiles at me. “Yes, that whopping twoyear gap really is insurmountable, isn’t it?” p. 337 self“I’m not trying to be self-deprecating,” I say, deprecating “I just don’t get it. I’m younger. I’m not pretty…” p. 337 Chapter 27 incredulous “’Why?’ I ask. The question comes out too incredulous. p 341 Chapter 28 lackeys sadist flippantly dissension coerce meticulous One of Jeanine’s lackeys, a man in a blue collared shirt and sunglasses, drives me back to the Dauntless compound in a sleek silver car, the likes of which I have never seen before. pp. 360-1 For the first time, I recognize Eric for what he is: an Erudite disguised as a Dauntless, a genius as well as a sadist, a hunter of the Divergent. p. 362 “You can be either cruel instructor or concerned boyfriend.” I tense up at the word ‘boyfriend’ I didn’t mean to use it so flippantly, but it’s too late now.” pp. 365-6 All those reports are supposed to stir up dissension against Abnegation. p. 376 I told Caleb that the Erudite know how to manipulate people. They could coerce some of us into fighting with misinformation, or by appealing to greed—any number of ways. pp. 376-7 But the Erudite are as meticulous as they are manipulative, so they wouldn’t leave it up to chance. p. 377 Definition Chapter 29 wake I am too short to see above anyone’s head, so I stare at Will’s back and walk in his wake. p. 380 Chapter 30 contempt duress My eyes skip from my brother to my father. The last time I saw him, he gave me a look of contempt, but now his eyes are wide and soft. p. 395 What if I can’t break the glass unless I’m under duress? p. 386 Chapter 31 masochism suffice I can’t imagine going through my fear landscape in my spare time, like Tobias does. It seemed like bravery to me before, but now it seems more like masochism. p. 397 “Well, seven fears isn’t as impressive as four,” I reply, “but it will suffice.” p. 399 Power Word Latin Root Definition INCREDULOUS cred-believe doubting unwilling, or unable to believe Related words credible, incredible, creditor, accreditation, credulous, creed, credential, credit, discredit Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________A Divergent Vocabulary In the “word” column, highlight words you already know. In the “sentences” column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the “definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Chapter 34 Word Sentence pliable I know what that means—she wants to control them, too. She wants everyone to be pliable and easy to control. p. 430 Send him to the control room. We’ll want a sentient being there to monitor things and, as I understand it, he used to work there. p. 435 sentient Chapter 35 dank dismantled My mother has worked there for as long as I can remember, so I’m not surprised when she leads me down a few dark hallways, up a dank staircase, and into daylight again without interference. p. 440 Pain stabs through me as everything I am made of collapses, my entire world dismantled in a moment. p. 444 Chapter 36 unison averting They run in unison. p. 445 My father looks momentarily stricken and then recovers himself, averting his glistening eyes and nodding. p. 451 Chapter 37 ethics chiding synchronicity “Now isn’t the time for debates about ethics,” I say. p. 466 “Please stop fighting,” Caleb interrupts, his voice chiding. p. 466 Judging by the synchronicity of their footsteps, they are controlled by the stimulation. p. 470 Chapter 39 tersely “Tobias,” I say tersely. “Now!” p. 479 Definition Power Word Latin Root Definition SENTIENT senso-, sens-, sensi-, sensori-, sent- capable of feeling; conscious. feeling, sensation, to be aware, perception through the senses Related words desensitize, sensor, sensitive, insentient, sensational, senseless, sentimental UNISON uni=one son=sound said or sung together Related words union, unite, unity, unique, unit, unanimous, uniform, universal AVERTING vers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version, to turn away or aside, avoid -versation, -versal, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors=bend, turn Related words anniversary, conversation, convert, diversify, diversion, extrovert, introvert, invert, revert, subvert, aversion, controversial, divert, reversal, subvert, versatile,vertigo SYNCHRONICITY chron, chrono=time the phenomenon of events which coincide in time and appear meaningfully related but have no discoverable causal connection. Related words anachronism, chronic, chronicle, synchronize