abhor
1 use
She abhors violence.
abhors = hates or detests
Definition
Generally abhor means:to hate or detest something
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 5.1 |
affable
1 use
She's an affable, never-met-someone-she-didn't-like kind of woman.
affable = good natured and sociable
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 3.1 |
apparent
6 uses
The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the dry fields.
apparent = clear or obvious
Definition
Generally apparent means:clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so
Word Statistics
Book | 6 uses |
Library | 50 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT | top 500 |
1st use | Scene 1.2 |
audacious
1 use
It was an audacious act of piracy.
audacious = bold and daring
Definition
Generally audacious means:bold and daring (inclined to take risks) — especially in violating social convention in a manner that could offend others
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 4.3 |
bombastic
1 use
The media relishes her bombastic style.
bombastic = pompous or pretentious talk or writing
(often using difficult words to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
(often using difficult words to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
Definition
Generally bombastic means:pompous or pretentious talk or writing
(often using difficult words in an attempt to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
(often using difficult words in an attempt to make something sound more important than it is or to make the speaker sound more intelligent)
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 2.4 |
choleric
2 uses
A choleric cop blew his top.
choleric = easily moved to anger
Definition
Generally choleric means:easily moved to anger; or characterized by anger
Word Statistics
Book | 2 uses |
Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.3 |
commendation
1 use
a letter of commendation for superior performance
commendation = formally and publicly praising
Definition
Generally commendation means:an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
or:
a message expressing praise
or:
a message expressing praise
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 3.1 |
contempt
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
feels contempt towards him
Familiarity breeds contempt.
contempt = lack of respect
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:lack of respect — often accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 5.2 |
exeunt
25 uses
Exeunt all except Hamlet.
exeunt = stage direction: characters exit from stage
Word Statistics
Book | 25 uses |
Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.1 |
grave
1 use
Her smile disappeared as she suddenly realized the gravity of her situation.
gravity = seriousness or importance (weightiness)
Definition
Generally this sense of grave means:serious and/or solemn
(see word notes for more detailed definitions based on context)
(see word notes for more detailed definitions based on context)
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT | top 500 |
1st use | Scene 2.4 |
ignominious
1 use
an ignominious retreat
ignominious = deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
Definition
Generally ignominious means:deserving or bringing disgrace or shame — typically in reference to behavior or character
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 5.4 |
innovate
1 use
Apple is considered one of the most innovative companies.
innovative = introducing things that are new and different
Definition
Generally innovate means:bring something new to an environment
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
SAT | top 1000 |
1st use | Scene 5.1 |
liege
6 uses
He was her liege lord.
liege = a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
Definition
Generally liege means:a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
or:
a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
or:
a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
Word Statistics
Book | 6 uses |
Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.1 |
malevolent
1 use
She tells vicious lies and spreads malevolent rumors.
malevolent = evil
Definition
Generally malevolent means:evil:
- of a person: wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
- of a thing: exerting an evil or harmful influence
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.1 |
prodigal
1 use
The rainforest is filled with a prodigal variety of vegetation.
prodigal = abundant (many, many kinds)
Definition
Generally prodigal means:recklessly wasteful
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
or more rarely:
abundant (extravagant in amount)
or more rarely still:
long absent (someone who has been away a long time)
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 4.2 |
resolute
1 use
She stood resolute as some complained that she was asking too much of the team.
resolute = firm in purpose or belief
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.2 |
ruminate
1 use
She had little time to ruminate.
ruminate = to think again and again about something
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.3 |
superfluous
1 use
Eliminate superfluous words.
superfluous = more than is needed, desired, or required
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 1.2 |
tranquil
1 use
I love a lake with tranquil blue water.
tranquil = calm
Definition
Generally tranquil means:calm and undisturbed
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 2.1 |
vigilant
1 use
We need to remain vigilant when interacting with websites we don't know.
vigilant = carefully observant or attentive — often to possible danger
Word Statistics
Book | 1 uses |
Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
1st use | Scene 4.2 |